Beamish Food Online

Everything food at Beamish Museum

”There is no sincerer love than the love of food.”

George Bernard Shaw

About Me

Beamish Museum is full of places that give our visitors a literal taste of the past. As a keen and nosey insider, I will be giving you a look into this magical world of historical food here at the Museum, with some behind-the-scenes sneak peeks and delicious recipes along the way.

Katherine Hindmarch – Food Team Engager.

A Taste of History

Herron's Bakery

Watch delicious bread, cakes and biscuits being made using traditional Edwardian recipes – and why not buy a freshly-baked treat to take home?

Sun Inn Pub

Pop in for a pint or a snack at the Sun Inn, a real traditional pub that serves locally brewed ales and traditional snacks and drinks.

Jubilee Sweet Shop

What will you choose from the mouth-watering range of traditional sweets? From Beamish mix to bon bons and cinder toffee to strawberries and cream, it’s difficult to decide! You can even see sweets being made.

Davy's Fried Fish Shop

Try our famous fish and chips, cooked the traditional way in coal-fired ranges using beef dripping and served up in specially-printed newspaper! Not to be missed!