Woodhorn Museum
Woodhorn Museum, QEII Country Park, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9YF
• Take a journey through Coal Town
• Be inspired by the Pitmen Painters, the world-famous group of amateur artists.
• Refuel at the Winding House Café, which serves up a fantastic selection of hot and cold food and refreshments.
• Dig deeper and join one of the free daily spotlight tours.
Also take part in the following drop in events throughout the day:
See lacemaking demonstrations by the Northumbrian Lacemakers and have a go yourself.
Visit Northumberland Wildlife Trust's Nature for Health and Wellbeing Fair between 11am and 3pm. This is a drop in event that will allow visitors to learn more about green social prescribing and volunteering opportunities in our region.
Visit the High Spen Miners Dance Centenary Pop Up Exhibition. This exhibition gives a brief history on a piece of local mining culture. A member of the group will be on hand by the exhibition to answer any questions.
Join a pop-up tour of A Community of Coal: Six Canny Tales from the Woodhorn Collection at 1pm
How to find us
Woodhorn Museum is in QEII Country Park. It is just off the A189 Coastal Route near Ashington.
If you are planning to use a Sat Nav, take care! Woodhorn’s postcode (NE63 9YF) will take you to the wrong place. Please ignore your Sat Nav and follow the Brown and White signs as you get close and look out for our large banners at the main entrance.
Woodhorn Museum is fully accessible and is dog friendly. Only assistance dogs are allowed in the main Cutter Building and Café.
Timings
- Saturday 12 September:
- 10am - 4pm
Location & directions
Woodhorn Museum, QEII Country Park, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9YF
- Contact on day:
- Duty Manager
- Telephone number:
- +441912772410
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
You can read more about Accessibility at Woodhorn Museum on our website. If you have any specific questions before your visit please email [email protected]
