Woodhorn Museum

Woodhorn Museum brings to life Northumberland’s proud mining heritage, alongside an ever-changing contemporary arts and event programme – making it a fun and educational day out for all the family.

• Explore the heritage buildings.
• 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.

This weekend is the last chance to see current exhibition 'Oliver Kilbourn: My Life as a Pitman'. The collection forms a comprehensive record of Kilbourn’s 50 year career underground, offering valuable insight into the working environment of a Northumberland coal mine.

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 14 September:

10am - 4pm

Sunday 15 September:

10am - 4pm

Location & directions

Woodhorn Museum, QEII Country Park, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9YF

Contact on day:

Duty Manager

Telephone number:

+441670624455

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]

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