The museum has teamed up with the North East Horticultural Society for this annual event.
The museum has teamed up with the North East Horticultural Society for this annual event, taking place on the museum’s Events Field, which will see fierce, friendly competition at the museum as a vast array of vegetables, flowers and crafts are put forward to be judged.
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Join in with our annual Beamish Challenge 2025. Entry is free* and there are certificates and rosettes up for grabs. With classes in Homegrown Vegetables, Floral Arrangements, Arts and Crafts, Needlework, Baking and Jam-making there’s something for everyone.
*Admission fee to Beamish is required, but there is no extra charge to enter The Beamish Challenge. Entering The Beamish Challenge, and enjoying the North East Horticultural Society Show is free to Beamish Unlimited Pass holders and Friends of Beamish members.
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Beamish reserves the right to alter or change this programme at any point.

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Visitor information
Address
Beamish Museum, Beamish, County Durham, DH9 0RG
0191 370 4000
Opening times
31st March to 24th October 2025, open daily 10am to 5pm