The Old Booking Hall, Haltwhistle Railway Station
The Old Booking Hall, Haltwhistle Station, Haltwhistle, Northumberland, NE49 9HN
Haltwhistle Railway Station has been described as 'one of the best examples of a Georgian railway station still in use today'. Come and discover the genius of Thomas Edmondson, whose invention of the card ticket in 1838 was quickly adopted across the UK and the world. Issue your own reproduction Edmondson ticket in the 1855 Ticket Office. Guided walks, through a pedestrian tunnel to the impressive 'Alston Arches' railway viaduct of 1851 will be available.
Our brand new Lyric and Line exhibition will be in the Old Booking Hall. The exhibition tells the story of the award winning project, led by singer-song writer Gareth Davies-Jones
The 1901 signal box will be open to visitors. See how far a signaler can see, and learn about mechanical signaling. (Please note, access to the box is via a step staircase)
Remember to have a look at the exhibition on the five surrounding parishes in the waiting room on the Newcastle bound platform, and on the Carlisle bound platform, there is a new exhibition on Hadrian's Wall, with some stunning posters.
Listen to some of the stories of what it was like to grow up in the Station Master's house.
Edmondson, our sheep from @illumsheep will be on hand to welcome visitors and encourage entries to our free competition.
Feeling chilly? Why not knit a free scarf on our cycle-knitting machine?
At the end of your visit, treat yourself to a cup of coffee in the Water Tower cafe!
Timings & Tours
- Friday 13 September:
- 1030-1600
- Saturday 14 September:
- 1030-1600
Location & directions
The Old Booking Hall, Haltwhistle Station, Haltwhistle, Northumberland, NE49 9HN
- Directions:
- Haltwhistle is served by Northern trains. There are two trains as hour from both Carlisle and Newcastle. Unfortunately this will be reduced due to LNER using the Tyne Valley as a diversion route. Please check https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/travel/timetables for updates. The 685 bus, run by Stagecoach, stops nearby. Parking is available in the station car park or in the town, just a few minutes walk from the station.
- Contact on day:
- Fiona Forsythe
- Telephone number:
- +447810885223
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
The Old Booking Hall is accessible and has an accessible toilet. Please check suitable of other aspects of our openings with Fiona on [email protected] or 07810885223
Additional information
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