Science centres · North East England
Clayton Museum
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Clayton Museum — museum building at Chesters Roman Fort, Northumberland, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hexham · 6.7 km
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Clayton Museum is a science centre in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1895. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Named after John Clayton. Part of Chesters Roman Fort and Clayton Museum. Wikidata describes it as: "museum building at Chesters Roman Fort, Northumberland, England, UK". Coordinates: 55.0283°, -2.1398°.
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Place summary
Clayton Museum is a science centre located in Humshaugh, within the Scottish Lowlands. Established in 1895, this Victorian building is designated as a Grade II* listed structure, recognising its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0283, -2.1398
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Humshaugh
- Postcode
- NE46 4EU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
- Established
- 1895
- Nearest railway station
- Hexham — 6.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17546332 (CC0)
- commons: The museum building at Chesters Fort - geograph.org.uk - 1020840.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Clayton Museum?
- Clayton Museum is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE46 4EU), in the parish of Humshaugh.
- What is Clayton Museum?
- Clayton Museum — museum building at Chesters Roman Fort, Northumberland, England, UK.
- How do I get to Clayton Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Hexham, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE46 4EU.
- When was Clayton Museum built?
- Built or established in 1895.
- Is Clayton Museum a listed building?
- Clayton Museum is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- How do I get to Clayton Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Hexham, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE46 4EU.