Woodhorn Museum
Woodhorn Museum, QEII Country Park, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9YF
• Take a journey through Coal Town and discover what life was like through the years in a Northumbrian mining community.
• 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.
• Have fun in the Pit Yard Play Area - now fully accessible allowing all ages and abilities to play together.
• Dig deeper and join one of the free daily spotlight tours.
Also take part in the following drop in events throughout the day:
Northumberland Archives, Escape Room Van - Can you decipher an 18th century document and unpick its secrets
Northumbrian Lacemakers - See lacemaking demonstrations and even have a go yourself.
Mining Banner Conservation - Come and meet textiles conservator Laurie Endean-Olsen as she works on repairing and preserving the North Walbottle mining banner - one of the oldest banners in the Woodhorn Museum collection.
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 & Tours
- Saturday 13 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]
