Woodhorn, Museum and Northumberland Archives
Ashington
Northumberland
NE63 9YF
Tel: 01670 624455
Gradings
- VAQAS VB Attraction
Awards
- Green Awards Green Tourism Business Scheme - Silver 2011
- Visit England Code of Practice 2011
- Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Tourism Awards - Sustainable Tourism Award - Bronze 2012
TripAdvisor
Facilities
Accessibility
- Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors - Printed version of audio tracks available at locations around site.
- Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors - Tactile map of Cutter Building available at main welcome desk. Audio tracks at selected locations within buildings.
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors - Parking adjacent to new building. Please indicate need on arrival.
- Ramp / Level Access - Some minor restriction for listed buildings. Cutter Building fully accessible with ramp to upper level.
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors - Accessible toilet available at each location within site.
Catering
- Groups: Coach Group Coffee/Meal Stop - To suit your requirements.
- On-Site café/restaurant
- Picnic Site
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
- Parking (charge) - £3
Payment Methods
- Approx length of visit - 2 1/2 - 3 hours with lunch or guided tour
- Blue Badge Guides admitted free
- Groups Accepted - Prior booking advisable.
- Groups: Concessions for Driver and GTO - Free tea/coffee in cafe.
- MasterCard accepted
- Max group size - 100
- Min group size - 10
- Open by appointment outside normal opening times
- Special group rates - For guided tours and special exhibitions
- TIC Staff Admitted Free
- Visa accepted
Provider Facilities
- Conference facilities
- Event Venue
- Toilets
Provider Features
- In countryside - Set in award-winning country park
- Indoor Attraction
- No Smoking Attraction
- Outdoor Attraction - The special listed buildings are part of the Woodhorn experience and need to be explored on foot.
Target Markets
- Family Fun - Additional activities usually available during school holidays.
- Marketed Towards Children - Core education offering plus extra workshops to tie in with exhibition programme.
- Marketed Towards Families
- Marketed Towards Senior Citizens - Easy access and free use of Woodhorn wheelchairs/scooter.
- Marketed Towards Students / Youth - Full education programme available
Tours and Demonstrations
- Demonstrations Given
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups - Several available including Pitmen Painters