Georgian fun to be had at Beamish this week

If you’re looking for something to do this weekend that won’t break the bank – how about joining in the fun of the spectacular Georgian Fair at Beamish?

See fire eating, live music, clogg dancing and exotic animals. Have a go at sedan chair racing and barrel rolling and watch a traditional Punch and Judy show. There's something for the whole family.

If you get the bus there, or have a Go North East key card, you get a whopping 25% off the admission price. Why not take a picnic and make a day of it?

Enjoy the hustle and bustle of a Georgian Country Fair at Pockerley Waggonway from Thursday June 2 to Sunday June 5.

Experience a fair like no other as The Squire of Pockerley sets about hiring his staff for the coming months. There’s something for the whole family, including:

Here’s just some of the many things on offer at the fair;

New for 2016 – have a go at sedan chair racing and barrel rolling!

Watch a traditional Punch and Judy show.

Try on traditional Georgian costumes.

Enjoy traditional live music and clog dancing.

Have your shadow cut as a keep sake of the fair.

Meet the skilled folk who will be demonstrating their woodcraft talents.

You can roll up, roll up, to see a Flea Circus in action.

Browse the market stalls or see what the trinket sellers have to offer!

Learn about the exotic alpacas that will be taking up residence over the four days.

Do you dare to hold a snake or a spider? Some exotic animals from far away lands will be on display!

Be mesmerised as a fire eater shows you just what he can do – watch out for some surprises in his show!

See just how basket making is so expertly done.

Be amazed by a Georgian falconer and his birds as he explains just what people used falcons for in the 1800s.

Play traditional Georgian games such as shove ha’penny or have a go on the coconut shy!

Meet the corn dolly maker as she demonstrates her beautiful work.

Get your marching orders as the Durham Light Infantry join us on the Saturday and Sunday of the fair.

See if you can spot the pack horse on his travels around the landscape.

Or if you’re feeling under the weather, you can even meet our Quack Doctor who has a remedy for every ailment…

Get a Go North East bus to Beamish and you will get 25% off entry to the museum.

For information on buses that go to Beamish, including timetables, click here.

If you’ve never been to Beamish before and want to read a review of what it’s like to take your family there, read this article by award-winning blogger Samantha Rickelton from North East Family Fun.