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Everything you need to know about a stay at Beamish's new cottages

You can now spend the night at Beamish Museum - here's a look around

Arbeia, in South Shields, is set to reopen to members of the public on Monday, March 31.

Arbeia is set to reopen with a new exhibition and events

A small dog being groomed

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Shop owner holding an artificial leg

Hidden antique treasures in the UK

Fans' Museum founder Michael Ganley.

'It's so frustrating' - Fans' Museum founder reacts following break-in

Jarrow Hall has reopened for 2025.

Jarrow Hall reopens after break with new activities and exhibitions

The valuable exhibits that were stolen from the South Shields Museum and Art Gallery.

Accused denies South Shields Museum thefts with trial date set

Three brandy glasses during Ararat factory tour

I tried brandy in Armenia - and it has made me a convert

Police are appealing for information after valuable exhibits were stolen from the South Shields Museum and Art Gallery.

Valuable exhibits stolen from the South Shields Museum and Art Gallery

Roman museum Arbeia have announced their summer schedule.

Every free kids event this summer holidays at South Shields' Arbeia

German Observation Tower on south coast cliffs, Guernsey

Visit Guernsey to discover underground bunkers and WW2 history

James Annis Scott was awarded the prestigious accolade at Buckingham Palace after his heroic actions saved multiple lives.

South Shields venue locked in legal battle over war hero medal

The best towns and cities for a Staycation including Liverpool

Dame Rosemary Cramp (Picture Credit: By J. Veitch Copyright Department of Archaeology Durham University)

Pioneering archaeologist to be recognised with a blue plaque

Newcastle Card Show

Discovery Museum to host first-ever card show in the North East

The Newcastle museum is hosting the event to celebrate the hobby of card enthusiasts.

Holly Allton

Maps and planning documents detailing top-secret plans were donated to House on the Hill museum.

Watch: Top secret D-Day documents from Normandy found in old car boot

The bus has been made possible thanks to the support of local businesses. L-R Michelle Kindleysides, Beamish’s Head of Health and Wellbeing, Beth Marsden, Beamish’s Health & Support Worker, Jamie Martin of Ward Hadaway, Gurpreet Jagpal of Durham Group, Mark Stephenson of Stephenson-Mohl, Andrew Scott of Stanley Travel and Liz Peart, Partnerships Officer at Beamish.

Beamish thanks local businesses for supporting launch of minibus

LED Lighting

South Shields Museum & Art Gallery makes sustainable upgrades

South Tyneside museum gets £500k cash boost to fund essential repairs

Celebrate a traditional Easter at Beamish.

Celebrate Easter as they did in the past at Beamish Museum

Arbeia Roman Fort

Arbeia Roman Fort re-opens for the new season with latest exhibition

National Football Museum in Manchester Credit: Google

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In the Herb Garden at Jarrow Hall there is a Sage bush which was planted by Dame Rosemary Cramp, who was the lead archaeologist on the dig at St Pauls. Just like Rosemary, this Sage bush has an extraordinary life force and has grown farlarger than a Sage plant would normally grow.

Jarrow Hall shares fascinating facts in celebration of 50 years

Dame Rosemary Cramp

Jarrow Hall celebrates 50 year anniversary

Key objects from Arbeia to go on loan to the British Museum.

Two key objects from Arbeia to go on loan to the British Museum

Beamish offer businesses and individuals to ‘Take a Seat’ at 1950s cinema.

Beamish launch ‘Take a Seat’ at campaign for new 1950s cinema

The brand-new cinema has been based on The Grand, which was located in Ryhope, Sunderland.

Holly Allton

Tram making its way around town

LIFE IS LOVELY: Exploring Beamish at Christmas

A view of Belfast city centre (Grifco)

Luxury, history, music and culture - a perfect weekend away in Belfast

Married couple Janet and John Ford, who own Tudor World, are at loggerheads with Joe Rukin, who runs Sinister Stratford ghost tours.

Turf war breaks out between Stratford-upon-Avon ghost tour guides

Taylor Swift Eras Tour: Who is Presley Cash?

Buckingham Palace

King Charles drops major hint about future of Buckingham Palace

South Shields Museum launches exciting new exhibition

An exceptionally rare Chinese box and cover from the 15th century Ming period has been discovered in a dust-filled cabinet in the attic of a family home, where it had been stored and left untouched since the owner’s death in 1967.

Old tin found in attic turns out to be Chinese Ming Dynasty treasure

Two Just Stop Oil supporters were arrested at the Herbert Museum in Coventry while demanding that the government stop all new UK fossil fuel projects and calling on employees and directors of UK cultural institutions to join in civil resistance against the government’s genocidal policies.

Just Stop Oil protestors tackled to ground after storming dino exhibit

Gaia will be at Durham Cathedral between July 10 and September 10.

Durham Cathedral showing Earth as seen from space

The Natural History Museum has released a list of new animal and plant species found in 2022

Scientists release list of new animals and plants found in 2022

A 'dolls house' view of the museum via the 3D model.

4,000 years of South Tyneside history captured in 3D

Sensory Journeys - Bringing stories to life with your help

Museum launches sensory story-telling for children with disabilities

Willowdene Care Home residents Maureen Ingram, 86, (L) and Margaret Frith, 81, looking through the reminiscence box from The Royal Mint Museum.

'Museum in a box' brings back amazing memories for care home residents

Trampoline parks definitely help to ensure your child is getting enough exercise on rainy summer days. (Shutterstock)

These 21 indoor activities will keep kids entertained when it’s raining

We now have more freedoms to enjoy, with parks, playgrounds, zoos, museums and cinemas reopening (Shutterstock)

Here are 40 ideas for keeping the kids entertained during the summer holidays

Arbeia Roman Fort will reopen to the public later this month.

Arbeia Roman Fort prepares to reopen this month

Museum’s search for best football fan memorabilia

Picture c/o Google Streetview

Popular visitor attraction left in funding limbo

Chris Bowen is presented with a painting from artists Bob Olley

South Shields Museum Bob Olley painting winner collects her prize

Kevin Phillips has given his views on Sunderland's relegation and new regime

Exclusive: Kevin Phillips reveals his heartbreak at Sunderland's relegation - bu...

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Museum uses virtual reality mask to bring viking camp back to life

Bishop visits South Shields school to find out more about classes held at museum

Beamish Museum shortlisted for national award.

Museum in the running for national award

The reconstruction of an Ango-Saxon village at Jarrow Hall.

Graduates can enhance prospects by volunteering at South Shields attraction

Roman Cavalry defended Hadrian's Wall

The cavalry is coming as exhibition celebrates lives of Roman soldiers

Hadrian Primary school children take part in a project at Arbeia Roman Fort

Ave Arbeia: How the Roman Fort is doing wonders for South Shields

Remember the war dead

Coun Lynne Proudlock, Irene Buckle (daughter of the owner of the Butcher shop), Coun Ed Malcolm and Ian Prescott from Keepmoat

Victorian tiles saved during butcher shop demolation

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