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Discover the best top things to do in Ashington, United Kingdom including Woodhorn Museum, Woodhorn Narrow Gauge Railway, BlockandTackle, Queen Elizabeth II Country Park, Wansbeck Riverside Park.
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1. Woodhorn Museum
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4.5 based on 776 reviews
Woodhorn brings to life Northumberland’s proud mining heritage, alongside an ever-changing contemporary arts and event programme – making it a fun and cultural day out. The museum is proud to house the Ashington Group Collection of artworks – commonly known as the ‘Pitmen Painters’. This iconic display showcases what daily life was really like for miners in and around Ashington from the 1930s. It celebrates the people and mining communities of south East Northumberland. Woodhorn has an annual membership charge: £7 - Adult (£6.50 for multiple adults in a group) £6 - Concession Free - 16 and under.
Reviewed By Notjustchips - Milford on Sea, United Kingdom
My dad was a miner so this visit was quite nostalgic. This place gives you the chance to take a glimpse back into the days when coal was King. It goes through the years, showing clips and pictures, along with a soundtrack, of the Northumberland mining community. There is a cafe too. If you are in the area, give this place a visit, it’s so informative.
2. Woodhorn Narrow Gauge Railway
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4.5 based on 101 reviews
In 1991, The Woodhorn Museum (Wansbeck Council) was given an ex mining locomotive and three man-riding cars by the NCB, following the closure of Vane Tempest Colliery near Durham.It was decided rather than allow these vehicles to become a static exhibition, it would serve the heritage of the community better if they were made operational and become a visitor attraction. A volunteer group was formed to manage and build a railway on which the vehicles could operate.
3. BlockandTackle
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4.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By CDP70
Visited for lunch with daughters and in-laws who have been shielding for months and were very nervous . We have had a lovely meal with great friendly.. fabulous family pub xxx
4. Queen Elizabeth II Country Park
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4.5 based on 56 reviews
Reviewed By 380evelyns - Alnwick, United Kingdom
Beautiful setting. Lovely walk around the lake seeing wildlife including swans,cygnets and ducks. Rubbish left lying as usual in these settings????.
