Historic houses · North East England
Wearmouth Colliery Coal drops
In or near Sunderland.
Wearmouth Colliery Coal drops — a historic house in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Steve Daniels — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- St Peter's · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Wearmouth Colliery Coal drops is a historic house 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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Official information
The Fans Museum in Sunderland is dedicated to celebrating football heritage through a diverse collection of memorabilia and interactive exhibitions. It serves as a community hub where fans can connect and share stories, while also engaging in various events that promote well-being and conversation.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Durham Coast SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Wearmouth Colliery Coal Drops are located in the Scottish Lowlands. This historic site was integral to the coal industry, primarily used for transporting coal. Its industrial heritage reflects the region's economic history.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.9127, -1.3912
- District
- Sunderland
- Parish
- Sunderland, unparished area
- Postcode
- SR4 6BU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Sunderland Central
- Phone
- 0191 514 5762
- Nearest railway station
- St Peter's — 0.5 km
- Opening
- Tuesday – Wednesday 10am – 4pm; closed Monday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
- Official site
- fansmuseum.org
Sources
- osm: way/1389771312 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wearmouth Colliery Coal drops?
- Wearmouth Colliery Coal drops is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode SR4 6BU), in the parish of Sunderland, unparished area.
- What is Wearmouth Colliery Coal drops?
- Wearmouth Colliery Coal drops — a historic house in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wearmouth Colliery Coal drops?
- The nearest railway station is St Peter's, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode SR4 6BU.
- Is Wearmouth Colliery Coal drops a protected site?
- Yes — Wearmouth Colliery Coal drops is part of the Durham Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Wearmouth Colliery Coal drops?
- The nearest railway station is St Peter's, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SR4 6BU.