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George Stephenson's Birthplace

George Stephenson's Birthplace

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Small stone cottage built about 1750. Birthplace in 1781 of inventor George Stephenson. One room open to the public. Car park in Wylam village.

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Awards

  • Visit Britain Code of Practice 2008

Opening Times

19/03/2008 - 01/11/2009
DayTimes
MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
Thursday12:0017:00
Friday12:0017:00
Saturday12:0017:00
Sunday12:0017:00
Bank Holiday12:0017:00

Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Museum£2.00 per ticket type
Museum£1.00 per ticket type

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Road Directions

Nearest major road is A69. Follow turn off for Wylam Village, property signposted from village.

Public Transport Directions

Nearest station is Wylam. Property signposted.

Facilities

Provider Features

  • In countryside
  • No Smoking Attraction
  • Village Location

Accessibility

  • All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
  • Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors - Braille Guides
  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Ramp / Level Access
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Catering

  • On-Site café/restaurant - Tearoom.
  • Picnic Site

Payment Methods

  • Approx length of visit - half an hour
  • Max group size - 60
  • TIC Staff Admitted Free

Provider Facilities

  • Toilets

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted
  • Guided Tours Available for Groups

George Stephenson's Birthplace

George Stephenson's Birthplace
Wylam
Northumberland
NE41 8BP

Tel: +44 01661 853457

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