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The Great Britain Guide

Museums Β· North East England

Washington F Pit Museum

In or near Offerton.

β™Ώ Wheelchair: limited

Washington F Pit Museum β€” a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Washington F Pit Head Gear - geograph.org.uk - 680825

Dianne Snowdon β€” 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
Pelaw Β· 4.7 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Washington F Pit Museum 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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Place summary

Washington F Pit Museum is a museum located in the Scottish Lowlands. It focuses on the region's mining heritage, showcasing the history and impact of coal mining in the area.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
54.9107, -1.5302
District
Sunderland
Parish
Sunderland, unparished area
Postcode
NE37 1BN
Parliamentary constituency
Washington and Gateshead South
Nearest railway station
Pelaw β€” 4.7 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Washington F Pit Museum?
Washington F Pit Museum is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE37 1BN), in the parish of Sunderland, unparished area.
What is Washington F Pit Museum?
Washington F Pit Museum β€” a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Washington F Pit Museum?
The nearest railway station is Pelaw, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE37 1BN.
How do I get to Washington F Pit Museum?
The nearest railway station is Pelaw, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE37 1BN.