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George Stephenson's Birthplace (National Trust)

Street House
Wylam-on-Tyne
NE41 8BP
Northumberland
England

Collection details
Decorative and Applied Art
Personalities
Land Transport

Facilities

Parking: yes
Shop: yes
Wheelchair access: yes

Contact details
General information (Tel) : 01661 853 457
General information (Fax) : 01661 843276
Website : www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-georgestephensonsbirthplace/

Open
Thurs Sat-Sun 1300-1700
Open Bank holidays

Admission charges
£1.50, child 50p

Discounts
National Trust

Description
Birthplace of the world-famous railway engineer:
* Northumbria's smallest National Trust property
* Furnished to reflect domestic living in 1781, the year Stevenson was born here
* White stone miners cottage
* Picturesque riverside path along the old Wylam Colliery wagon-way

General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum Collections
General guide to collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service Disability Access
Wheelchair access to all public areas Facilities
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