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LATEST NEWS
The New Carriages in the news
Did you know we have a Facebook page, why not have a look and see if you
2012 programme of Exhibitions and Events
Winter News Letter Now Available to Download
Heritage Centre in the News
More Awards for the Heritage Centre
"Outstanding Achievment by a Volunteer Run Museum", and Congratulation to Ken Haynes on his award for care of the Heritage Centre collections
New Educational Resources Page
For latest education resource pack please Click Here
Education Page Update
For latest education updates please click here
Winter Opening
1st Nov. to 24 Dec Friday, Saturday, Sunday 10-00 am to 3.00 pm
January and February Closed
If you wish to organise a group visit and find we are going to be closed, we can, by prior arrangement, open specialy for you. Please e-mail your request to info @ bellingham-heritage.org.uk giving us as much notice as possible, and we will see what we can do
SUMMER NEWSLETTER 2011 NOW AVAILABLE
KNITTING PEOPLE TOGETHER
239 Knitters from 5 Countries (Australia, Burma, Canada, The Netherlands and UK) have taken part so far. Come on you too - it's not the same without you! One of our visitors plans to start a similar project in Scotland! Good luck, Ann Ross!
WELCOME ONE AND ALL
Not sure if we can accommodate your needs? Comprehensive access information here
ACTIVITY SHEET FOR CHILDREN here!
SCHOOLS AND EDUCATION
David Walmsley, Education Officer, asks for feedback from teachers and schools. Check our Schools page above.
RAILWAY COACH VIDEOS Click here
See all of our YouTube videos here - arrival of railway coaches, mural, Simon Armitage, sheep-shearing, classic vehicles etc.
PETROL AND CASH Tips
Don't travel on empty: there is a motor fuels stockist in Bellingham but it is closed in the evenings, on Saturday evening and all day Sunday. It's a long way to the next 'pumps'. Also, the single ATM or 'hole-in-the-wall' or cashpoint sometimes runs out on busy weekends/bank holidays. Stock up before you come and again, if you can, before you leave!
THE LAST SHEEP SALE DVD
At the end of January 2011 we had sold 1163 copies of the DVD since it was launched at Bellingham Show in 2009! The DVD covers the last sheep sale at Bellingham Mart which closed in October 2004. You can buy the DVD online here The Last Sheep Sale has received a very positive review in the latest issue of 'The Agricultural History Review' (Volume 58, Part 11, 2010).
The Heritage Centre and Tourist Information Office Photo courtesy of Neil Denham
The Heritage Centre was refurbished and extended during 2008. A new gallery houses the Stannersburn Smithy and an exhibition of farming tools, mementoes and pictures.
The Bellingham Tourist Information Centre now shares space with the Heritage Centre. Tel: (01434) 220 616.
Welcome to the Heritage Centre at Bellingham, Hexham, Northumberland, England - a great place to visit
Let’s go shopping
We want to develop our next handling collection and loans box. The theme is shopping and trade (in the widest sense). So, we’re looking for objects, old photographs, printed material, ephemera and stories about the area’s shopping and business past to add to those we’ve already got. If you can help with this exciting new resource please get in touch with David at the Heritage Centre or leave a message at the TIC desk.
These three images are great examples of the type of materials we are looking for.
Our loans boxes and handling collections are also available to community groups. Just let us know when you want to borrow one. Carers bringing Alzheimer and Aphasia suffers to the Heritage Centre may find them useful. But, let us know in advance so we can have a box ready for you.
Young people - just have a go!
Whistle Blower at Heritage Centre !
The Railway carriages are now open for business, after months of hard work by our dedicated volunteer's the carriages are ready and the tea room is open, so why not pop in to see the new exhibition and have a cuppa.
David Walmsley, our education officer, is already planning how to use the new education area but he needs your help.
As part of our ‘Carriages’ project we would like to work with groups of young people on a range of short local heritage projects. Thanks to Heritage Lottery funding we now have the means to do so.
Please click here for more information on our new Youth Project.
The first exhibition is unwrapped.
The Wannie Line revealed
Applying the finishing touches
Celebrating the opening
The exhibition
for more photos of the opening please click here
Photos courtesy of Neil Denham Photography
for more information on the project please click here
Visit The Heritage Centre at Bellingham - the museum for the ruggedly beautiful and historic North Tyne and Redewater area of Northumberland, England. The Centre also houses the Bellingham Tourist Information Centre. The history of this ancient and fabled place is captured in five permanent displays covering farming (including a 'reconstruction' of the Stannersburn smithy or farriery), mining, the Border Counties Railway, the Border Reivers, and the photography of W P Collier. So, whether you are on holiday or taking a day out, or entertaining children, why not take time to enjoy ...
In addition, one of our volunteers, Ken Haynes, won a highly commended award for his contribution to Collections Care at the Heritage Centre. more-
"...the wonderful Bellingham Heritage Centre where a treasure trove of memorabilia is on display..." (Tynedale Visitor 2011 - a supplement of the Hexham Courant).
- Attractions
What there is to see and do...Close- Permanent exhibitions on the Reivers, mining, farming, the Stannersburn smithy, the Border Counties Railway and the work of local photographer, W P Collier;
- We hold special temporary exhibitions throughout the year - see Special Events;
- A database of local family names containing over 50,000 entries;
- A database of over 2600 photographs dating from the early 1900s;
- Oral recordings of memories - accounts by local people of life in older times;
- Check the Events section for the latest news.
- Permanent exhibitions on the Reivers, mining, farming, the Stannersburn smithy, the Border Counties Railway and the work of local photographer, W P Collier;
- We hold special temporary exhibitions throughout the year - see Special Events;
- A database of local family names containing over 50,000 entries;
- A database of over 2600 photographs dating from the early 1900s;
- Oral recordings of memories - accounts by local people of life in older times;
- Check the Events section for the latest news.
- Entrance Fees
About entrance costs...CloseAdults £4.00; Families £8; Children £2.50; Concessions £2.00.
Groups (by prior arrangement): 25% reduction for groups of 10 or more.School parties (by prior arrangement) admitted free.
The entrance fees help us to maintain the Heritage Centre
Adults £4.00; Families £8; Children £2.50; Concessions £2.00.
Groups (by prior arrangement): 25% reduction for groups of 10 or more.School parties (by prior arrangement) admitted free.
The entrance fees help us to maintain the Heritage Centre
- Opening Times
When can you get in...Close
1st April to Monday 31st October:- Mon-Sat 09.30am to 4.30pm;
- Sun 10.30am to 3.30p.m
Winter Opening
1st Nov. to 24 Dec
- Friday, Saturday, Sunday 10-00 am to 3.00 pm
January and February Closed
If you wish to organise a group visit and find we are going to be closed, we can, by prior arrangement, open specialy for you. Please e-mail your request to info @ bellingham-heritage.org.uk giving us as much notice as possible, and we will see what we can do
1st April to Monday 31st October:- Mon-Sat 09.30am to 4.30pm;
- Sun 10.30am to 3.30p.m
Winter Opening
1st Nov. to 24 Dec
- Friday, Saturday, Sunday 10-00 am to 3.00 pm
January and February Closed
If you wish to organise a group visit and find we are going to be closed, we can, by prior arrangement, open specialy for you. Please e-mail your request to info @ bellingham-heritage.org.uk giving us as much notice as possible, and we will see what we can do
- How to find us
Directions, maps etc...Close
THE HERITAGE CENTRE at BELLINGHAM
View Heritage Centre at Bellingham in a larger mapBellingham is on the edge of the Northumberland National Park, 18 miles north of Hexham, 8 miles from Kielder Water, 8 miles from Hadrian's Wall and 18 miles from the Scottish border. The Heritage Centre is in the Old Station Yard on the Woodburn Road, two hundred yards from the centre of the village. There is ample free parking. Postcode: NE48 2DF
Plan your journey by public transport
The Heritage Centre, Bellingham
Station Yard, Woodburn Road, Bellingham, Northumberland, NE48 2DF
Tel: Heritage Centre, Bellingham 01434 220050 Email: Contact UsTel: Bellingham Tourist Information Centre 01434 220616
THE HERITAGE CENTRE at BELLINGHAM
View Heritage Centre at Bellingham in a larger mapBellingham is on the edge of the Northumberland National Park, 18 miles north of Hexham, 8 miles from Kielder Water, 8 miles from Hadrian's Wall and 18 miles from the Scottish border. The Heritage Centre is in the Old Station Yard on the Woodburn Road, two hundred yards from the centre of the village. There is ample free parking. Postcode: NE48 2DF
Plan your journey by public transport
The Heritage Centre, Bellingham
Station Yard, Woodburn Road, Bellingham, Northumberland, NE48 2DF
Tel: Heritage Centre, Bellingham 01434 220050 Email: Contact UsTel: Bellingham Tourist Information Centre 01434 220616
- Families with young children
What's here for families and young children...CloseFamilies with young children are especially welcome at the Heritage Centre, Bellingham. As well as viewing the displays (where some items can be handled), they can ride the toy tractor, check out the tunnel, dial up recordings by local people in the old red phone box, use the 'Chatterboxes' to hear memories or music, do the special quiz, play in the old school 'room', check their skill with 'Sammy the Salmon' or try out a Reiver's helmet for size.
Check out our activity sheet for children exploring the museum - download it here.
Families with young children are especially welcome at the Heritage Centre, Bellingham. As well as viewing the displays (where some items can be handled), they can ride the toy tractor, check out the tunnel, dial up recordings by local people in the old red phone box, use the 'Chatterboxes' to hear memories or music, do the special quiz, play in the old school 'room', check their skill with 'Sammy the Salmon' or try out a Reiver's helmet for size.
Check out our activity sheet for children exploring the museum - download it here.
- Guided Tours for Groups
How to arrange a tour...CloseWe are always delighted to arrange guided tours for new groups. There is a 25% reduction in admission fees for groups of 10 or more. Contact Us (by email) or by telephone: (01434) 22 00 50.
We are always delighted to arrange guided tours for new groups. There is a 25% reduction in admission fees for groups of 10 or more. Contact Us (by email) or by telephone: (01434) 22 00 50.
- School Groups
Arranging educational visits...CloseEducation visits to the Heritage Centre at Bellingham are free but must be booked at least two weeks in advance.
To book a visit please email: info @ bellingham-heritage.org.uk (please close the gaps we left to prevent spamming) or use this link and scroll down to form: Email: Contact Us.
Email contact is preferred as our volunteers may be busy in the museum.
Education visits to the Heritage Centre at Bellingham are free but must be booked at least two weeks in advance.
To book a visit please email: info @ bellingham-heritage.org.uk (please close the gaps we left to prevent spamming) or use this link and scroll down to form: Email: Contact Us.
Email contact is preferred as our volunteers may be busy in the museum.
