Museums · North East England
Northumberland Museum and Archives
In or near Lynemouth.
Northumberland Museum and Archives — a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Alan Murray-Rust — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Museum Halt · 0.1 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Northumberland Museum and Archives is a museum located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Northumberland Museum and Archives is located in the Scottish Lowlands. This museum houses a collection of local history and heritage, serving as a key resource for research and education in the region. It is notable for its extensive archives and exhibits that reflect the cultural and historical significance of Northumberland.
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- Coordinates
- 55.1899, -1.5473
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Ashington
- Postcode
- NE63 9YG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Blyth and Ashington
- Nearest railway station
- Museum Halt — 0.1 km
- Official site
- www.experiencewoodhorn.com
Sources
- osm: way/210057112 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Northumberland Museum and Archives?
- Northumberland Museum and Archives is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE63 9YG), in the parish of Ashington.
- What is Northumberland Museum and Archives?
- Northumberland Museum and Archives — a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Northumberland Museum and Archives?
- The nearest railway station is Museum Halt, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE63 9YG.
- Is Northumberland Museum and Archives a protected site?
- Yes — Northumberland Museum and Archives is part of the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Northumberland Museum and Archives?
- The nearest railway station is Museum Halt, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE63 9YG.