Discover 800 years of Northumberland’s history and experience an ever-changing programme of fantastic events and exciting exhibitions at the award winning Woodhorn Museum. Woodhorn Museum is located in a colliery heritage site, once the largest pit village in the world. Explore the heritage buildings, experience what life was like in a mining town and be inspired by The Pitmen Painters, the famous group of amateur artists from Ashington.
Other facilities: Shop, café, Play Area, regular free family tours. Woodhorn Museum is an accessible venue.
Prices: £9.50 adults, £8.50 concessions, Under 18s and Carers Free. Pay once and enjoy unlimited repeat visits for 12 months.
Opening Hours: Wednesday – Sunday, 10am – 4pm (closed Monday and Tuesday). Open seven days a week during the school summer holidays.
How to find us: Woodhorn Museum & Northumberland Archives, QEII Country Park, Ashington, Northumberland NE63 9YF. (Follow the Brown Signs not the Sat Nav, once you get within a mile or so of the museum). Just off the A189 Coastal Route east of Ashington. Free parking available on site. Nearest bus stop: Ashington Bus Station (15 minutes walk). Cycle racks available
Website: www.museumsnorthumberland.org.uk
Tel: 01670 624455
