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Border Counties Railway Exhibition
Border Counties Railway Exhibition
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TODAY! A beautiful day to visit Bellingham
The Heritage Centre is full of interesting artefacts about the history of the area. Our current temporary exhibition is about the Wansbeck Railway Line (The Wannie Line). Children always enjoy the museum because it is hands-on - everything from Reivers helmets to 'Sammy the Salmon' videogame. The Tourist Information Centre is also housed in the museum (Tel: (01434) 220 616).
Poet Linda France's Writing Workshop
This wonderful poet is leading a special writing workshop at the Heritage Centre on Thursday 7 October as part of National Poetry Day. The event is part of Border Song - a collaboration between Linda France and artist/author/illustrator/print-maker Kim Lewis. Border Song will be displayed at the Heritage Centre from 20 September to 29 October 2010. Please note that bookings for the writing workshop (7 Oct) are made through the Queen's Hall, Hexham.
Watch Rachel Pearson paint a mural
Rachel must be heaving a sigh of relief now that the Bellingham Show, of which she is secretary, is over. She will resume her painting of the mural soon. Enter the free draw for a limited edition copy of her work Hesleyside Woods in Spring - details available here!
YouTube Videos!
We have a range of videos on YouTube including two from the Simon Armitage evening Sat 10 July 2010. See them here!
Sales of The Last Sheep Sale reach 1000!
We are delighted to announce that we have sold a 1000 copies of the DVD since it was launched at Bellingham Show on 28 August 2009. The DVD covers the last sheep sale at Bellingham Mart which closed in October 2004. You can buy the DVD online here
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 Bellingham Heritage Centre, Northumberland, England
The Heritage Centre at Bellingham is the museum for the North Tyne and Redewater area of Northumberland, England. The Centre also houses the Bellingham Tourist Information Centre. There is full access for wheelchair users, and free parking.
"...the best little museum you will ever experience, packed with exhibits and tales of reiving and rural life." according to Tynedale Visitor 2010 (a supplement of the Hexham Courant) published 23 April 2010.
The Heritage Centre is open every day until the end of November. During November to Easter it opens on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. It is closed over the Christmas/New Year period.
- 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 £3.00; Families £6; Children £1.50; 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 £3.00; Families £6; Children £1.50; 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...CloseMid-May to end Sep:
- Mon-Sat 09.30 - 17.00;
Mid-May to end Sep:
- Sundays 10.00 - 16.30
Mid-May to end Sep:
- Mon-Sat 09.30 - 17.00;
Mid-May to end Sep:
- Sundays 10.00 - 16.30
- 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...Close
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, count the ladybirds, 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.
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, count the ladybirds, 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.
- 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...CloseSchool parties are admitted free, by prior arrangement. Contact Us (by email) or by telephone: (01434) 22 00 50.
School parties are admitted free, by prior arrangement. Contact Us (by email) or by telephone: (01434) 22 00 50.
