Museums · North East England
Belford Hidden History Museum
In or near Belford.
Belford Hidden History Museum — museum in Belford, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Belford Hidden History Museum is a museum in central Scotland. Built or established in 2012, it dates from the modern period. The site is within the Northumberland Coast National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the North Northumberland parliamentary constituency. Postcode area NE70.
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Official information
Belford Museum is a small, volunteer-run museum located in Belford's historic Reading Room. It features changing exhibitions focused on local history, including a resource area for family research and various displays related to the village's past.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Northumberland Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Belford Hidden History Museum is located in Belford, central Scotland. Established in 2012, it showcases the region's history within a modern context. The museum is situated within the Northumberland Shore SSSI and the Northumberland Coast AONB, highlighting its significance in the area's natural and historical landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 55.5994, -1.8285
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Belford
- Postcode
- NE70 7LS
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
- Established
- 2012
- Opening
- Daily 10am–4pm; open March - November
- Official site
- www.belfordmuseum.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q113370273 (CC0)
- commons: Belford Museum (24th November 2025) 001.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Belford Hidden History Museum?
- Belford Hidden History Museum is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode NE70 7LS), in the parish of Belford.
- What is Belford Hidden History Museum?
- Belford Hidden History Museum — museum in Belford, England, UK.
- How do I get to Belford Hidden History Museum?
- Drivers can use postcode NE70 7LS.
- When was Belford Hidden History Museum built?
- Built or established in 2012.
- Is Belford Hidden History Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Belford Hidden History Museum is part of the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Northumberland Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Belford Hidden History Museum?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NE70 7LS. It sits within the North Northumberland parliamentary constituency.