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Woodhorn, Northumberland
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Woodhorn
QE II Country Park
Ashington
NE63 9YF
Northumberland
England
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Woodhorn's new visitor centre. Image courtesy of Woodhorn
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Collection details
Archives, Costume and Textiles, Fine Art, Industry, Natural Sciences, Science and Technology, Social History
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Facilities
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Access: We’ve attempted to make the site accessible to everyone. The ‘Cutter’ visitor centre is wheelchair friendly. But as you might expect with the old colliery buildings, access is restricted.
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Contact details
General information (Tel)
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01670 528080
General information (Fax)
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01670 528081
E-mail
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dtate@woodhorn.org.uk
Website
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www.experiencewoodhorn.com
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Open
Open November until March, 10 am - 4pm
April until October 10 am until 5pm
Wednesday through to Sunday
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Admission charges
free admission
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Description
Find yourself at Woodhorn – a world class visitor attraction and research destination. It’s the place to come to discover the history of Northumberland and have a great family day out.
Coal Town: Find out what coal mining was really like
Fabulous Northumberland: The changing face of Northumberland
Follow The Banner: The last resting place of the miner's proudest possession
The Colliery Experience: Dig a little deeper one of our special tours
Northumberland At Your Fingertips: Unlock hidden treasures from Northumberland's archives
The Country Park: Walking, cycling, watersports and wildlife, all on the doorstep
Opening Exhibitions: Feast your eyes and exercise your senses
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Collections description
The Pitmen Painters were a group of Northumberland miners who founded the Ashington Art Group in the 1930s and who took as their subject everyday life in their mining community. The Woodhorn Colliery Museum holds a major collection of their work.
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Key artists and exhibits
Pitmen Painters - Northumberland miners who founded the Ashington Art Group
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Mining history
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Articles
News In Brief - Week Ending September 10 2006
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Trails
The North East's Industrial Heritage
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General Information
Guided tours
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Collections
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
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Disability Access
Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
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Children and Families
Events and resources for children and families
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General Education
Education facilities available
Loan service
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Facilities
Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
Library
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Shop
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Copyright © 24 Hour Museum
Information published here was believed to be correct at the time it was prepared. Welsh language pages developed with CYMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales, funded by the Welsh Assembly Government.
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