Museums · North East England
National Glass Centre
In or near Hendon.
National Glass Centre — glass museum in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- St Peter's · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
National Glass Centre is a museum in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1998. Wikidata describes it as: "glass museum in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear". Coordinates: 54.9129°, -1.3710°.
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Official information
The National Glass Centre is dedicated to the art of glassmaking, showcasing its history and craftsmanship. Visitors can watch live glassmaking demonstrations and explore various exhibitions and workshops related to glass art.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Durham Coast SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The National Glass Centre is a cultural venue and visitor attraction located in Sunderland, North East England. It is part of the University of Sunderland.
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Background
History
The National Glass Centre is located in Sunderland, on the north banks of the River Wear, on the former site of J.L. Thompson and Sons shipyard. The centre is close to St Peter's Church, Monkwearmouth, part of the original Monkwearmouth-Jarrow Priory built in 674. It was here that Benedict Biscop introduced glass making into Britain, by hiring French glaziers to make the windows for the priory. The glass-making industry expanded rapidly in the eighteenth century, driven by an abundance of cheap coal and high-quality imported sand. Sunderland glass became known throughout the country. In later years, the Pyrex brand of glassware was manufactured in Sunderland. In 2007, the last two remaining…
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- Coordinates
- 54.9129, -1.3710
- District
- Sunderland
- Parish
- Sunderland, unparished area
- Postcode
- SR6 0GL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Sunderland Central
- Established
- 1998
- Nearest railway station
- St Peter's — 0.8 km
- Opening
- Mo-Su 10:00-17:00
- Official site
- www.nationalglasscentre.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q6972904 (CC0)
- wikipedia: National Glass Centre (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: National Glass Centre.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is National Glass Centre?
- National Glass Centre is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode SR6 0GL), in the parish of Sunderland, unparished area.
- What is National Glass Centre?
- National Glass Centre — glass museum in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear.
- How do I get to National Glass Centre?
- The nearest railway station is St Peter's, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode SR6 0GL.
- When was National Glass Centre built?
- Built or established in 1998.
- Is National Glass Centre a protected site?
- Yes — National Glass Centre is part of the Durham Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to National Glass Centre?
- The nearest railway station is St Peter's, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SR6 0GL.