Bridge Street, Morpeth, NE61 1PD. Open Monday - Saturday, 09:30-17:00 Morpeth Chantry houses the smallest of Northumberland’s museum in the NE Museum portfolio. This medieval building is a rare example of a bridge chapel, built in 1300 with an endowment by Richard of Morpeth to commemorate himself, his parents and benefactors, and the Lord of … Continue reading Spotlight on: Morpeth Chantry Bagpipe Museum
The medieval Gaol of Hexham has been stood near the centre of the town for almost 700 years. While written records of the building go back to its foundation in 1330, unfortunately no images were made of it for most of the intervening centuries. It is not until the 18th century that the first known … Continue reading An 18th Century Artist’s View of Hexham Old Gaol
and the Northumberland Open Exhibition Woodhorn Museum is located in what was once the largest pit village in the world, the former colliery now welcomes thousands of people each year, telling the story of what daily life was really like for Northumberland’s mining communities. The museum houses an impressive banner collection, chronicles the life of … Continue reading Spotlight on: Woodhorn Museum
South Shields Museum celebrates the rich heritage of South Tyneside and the people who shaped it. The Museum is located in South Shields town centre on the pedestrianised part of Ocean Road. It is spread over two floors where the ground floor has exhibition displays, a shop and café and the first floor is the … Continue reading Spotlight on: South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
Set in the historic Tyne Valley, Hexham Gaol (one of North East Museums) is the earliest purpose-built prison in England. Built in 1333 with stone from the Corbridge Roman site, it’s now a Scheduled Ancient Monument and offers a fun and educational day out. Visitors can step into the prison house, try the stocks, and … Continue reading Spotlight on: Hexham Old Gaol
The Shipley Art Gallery in Gateshead has a vibrant programme of creative activities for all ages. Here you'll find classes spanning a range of artforms, including drawing, painting, fused glass, ceramics, floristry and embroidery. Most classes are one-offs, enabling you to make a complete artwork in one session, under the guidance of friendly tutors. There … Continue reading The Shipley Art Gallery
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