Woodhorn Museum
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Woodhorn Museum brings the rich coal‑mining heritage of Northumberland to life through a unique blend of original colliery buildings, authentic mining equipment and an ever‑changing program of art and science exhibitions. Visitors explore the preserved headframes, winding house, engine houses and a steam winding engine, as well as modern exhibit and event spaces that host weddings and conferences. The permanent Ashington Group Gallery showcases the striking paintings of the famed Pitmen Painters, offering an intimate glimpse into local artistic talent. In addition to the mining narrative, the museum hosts rotating displays that celebrate regional history, art, and scientific progress.
Highlights
- Ashington Group Gallery
- Original Colliery Headframes
- Woodhorn Narrow Gauge Railway
Must-See Areas
Cutter Building
Woodhorn Railway
Ashington Group Gallery
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