Beamish Museum is preparing to explore the mysterious and magical world of folklore.
The October half-term event will run from October 25 to November 2, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the stories and superstitions of the North East.
Visitors to the County Durham museum can enjoy a packed programme of activities exploring the quirky and mysterious tales that have shaped the region’s identity.
A spokesman for Beamish Museum said: "From ghostly goings-on to 1950s UFO sightings, discover the region’s folklore at Beamish Museum during its October half-term event.
"Visitors to the County Durham open-air museum will be able to enjoy a programme of activities delving into the quirky, and often mysterious, world of North East folklore.
"The event begins with a weekend of storytelling, with spooky railway tales at Rowley Station and The 1820s Waggonway on Saturday, October 25 and Georgian folklore tales at the Drovers Tavern on the Sunday."
On Monday, October 27, visitors can enjoy traditional folk music in the 1900s Pit Village band hall and the Georgian Drovers Tavern.
The following day, visitors can learn about Professor Pepper’s Ghosts in the 1900s Town’s Masonic Hall and try their hand at creating their own apparition.
Traditional folklore stories will be shared in Birch Wood, and on Wednesday, October 29, families can craft their own version of the legendary Lambton Worm.
The event takes a turn into the unexplained on Thursday, October 30, with the Beamish UFO Society gathering at the 1950s Police Houses to discuss and report any unusual sightings.
From Halloween through to Sunday, November 2, the museum will focus on how the spooky season was observed in the past, exploring traditions from the 1820s through to the 1950s.
The half-term programme is included in the price of admission and is free for Beamish Unlimited Pass holders and Friends of Beamish members.
Visitors can also explore the wider museum during their visit.
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The spokesman said: "Take a walk around the beautiful Georgian house and gardens, do a spot of Edwardian shopping, taste delicious traditional fish and chips, explore The 1940s Farm and take a trip to the 1950s cinema – there’s something for everyone to enjoy at Beamish Museum."
This year marks Beamish Museum’s 55th anniversary and the completion of its Remaking Beamish project.
The museum was recently named Art Fund Museum of the Year 2025.
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