Bellingham Heritage Centre
Bellingham Heritage Centre
Bellingham Heritage Centre
4.5
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
About
The Heritage Centre tells the stories of the people of the North Tyne and Rede valleys through text, imagery, sound and, of course, objects. Our displays present the social, agricultural and industrial history of the area as well as a small section about the earlier Border Reivers. We opened in 1994 in a former garage on the main street in the village and renovated a redundant depot in Station Yard in 2000. Funding in 2008 allowed us to extend the centre to incorporate the Stannersburn Smithy and a new farming gallery. In 2011, another grant from the Heritage Lottery helped us buy two historic railway carriages which volunteers restored and fitted out as a tea room and a flexible learning space. We rely entirely on volunteers to run the Centre as we don’t receive any local or government funding. Admissions, sales, donations and bequests help us to preserve our heritage and share it with visitors.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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380Richard483
Salisbury, UK97 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
To be honest, we stopped here just to use the toilets having had a cup of tea in the adjoining railway cafe! Upon arrival we were welcomed by a retired couple who were on duty, and the gentleman proceeded to point at all the areas of interest in the heritage centre: railway, mining, photography, agriculture, village life, and a lot more. So much in such a relatively small museum. Due to other commitments we stayed just an hour; had we known about the place beforehand we could and would have stayed half a day. Outstanding little place, with plenty for adults and plenty for children, too. It is free to go round, although they do ask for a donation which we willingly gave. A must-do place if you are in Bellingham. Absolutely ideal for children of all ages, and dog-friendly.
Written 2 September 2023
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Jo P
Bedford, UK129 contributions
Aug 2021
This heritage centre has collected local historical information, some of which is still within living memory, as demonstrated by the two staff on duty who commented on different exhibits.
There are audio descriptions of many of the exhibits, and, being spoken by local people have an integrity about them. Where else would you hear about Grandma who so detested the smell of the pig killing that she stuffed mint leaves up her nose!!
The first area of the centre houses a changing display, and I saw an interesting one on local photographers.
There are audio descriptions of many of the exhibits, and, being spoken by local people have an integrity about them. Where else would you hear about Grandma who so detested the smell of the pig killing that she stuffed mint leaves up her nose!!
The first area of the centre houses a changing display, and I saw an interesting one on local photographers.
Written 9 September 2021
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Many thanks for reviewing us on Trip advisor, your review is importsnt to us and very helpful, thank you
Written 2 July 2022
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cloggygirl
Aberdeen, UK47 contributions
Apr 2023
A wee gem of a place, staff very friendly and engaging, our children loved the hunt the sheep and "tricky" find the animal activities as well as all the hands on exhibits.
We'd done a few well known museums bu this point on our stay but this is the one our children are still talking about!
A great way to find out about this beautiful part of the world.
We'd done a few well known museums bu this point on our stay but this is the one our children are still talking about!
A great way to find out about this beautiful part of the world.
Written 14 April 2023
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Cameron John
Gateshead, UK20 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
What wonderful afternoon celebrating my mams 80th birthday at this gem of a visitor attraction at Bellingham. The afternoon tea in the train carriage was excellent: very tasty homemade food, and great value for money. The museum is wonderful and well worth visiting. So many interesting artifacts and interactions for everyone, the staff and volunteers were so friendly and welcoming. Make sure you visit this jewel of an attraction when you visit Bellingham, such a lovely experience. Thank you 👍🙂👍
Written 21 April 2024
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Howard-Liverpool
Liverpool, UK3,327 contributions
May 2021
Great centre very well laid out incredibly neat and a good range of info. The member of staff was quite superb and she was learning!. A great little museum and tea shop next door in railway carriages
Written 20 May 2021
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Many thanks for reviewing us on Trip advisor, your review is importsnt to us and very helpful, thank you
Written 2 July 2022
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Victoria W
4 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
What a lovely place to visit. Very friendly and interesting history and memorabilia. Nice gift shop and fantastic cafe on the train. Homemade food which was brilliant and gluten free bread too. Well worth a visit.
Written 17 June 2023
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laurag88911
Northumberland, UK3 contributions
Oct 2022 • Family
Staff were so friendly & very knowledgable. The gentleman that works there is fantastic with children & makes everyone feel so welcome. Definitely worth a visit. Lots of interesting artefacts, learned a lot during our visit. Dogs are also welcome.
Written 27 October 2022
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Thank you for a wonderful review. We are all volunteers and this makes our day.
Steve
Written 28 October 2022
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john p
Belper, UK21 contributions
Nov 2024 • Couples
Very interesting exhibition on the local area. Lots of photos which a new exhibition starting today and interesting artifacts. Excellent hour or so here with knowledgeable staff on hand.
Found this place entirely by accident as called in at Bellingham for lunchtime stop, saw a sign further up the village for here so called in, there is also a railway carriage that serves food, but didn’t try that as already had lunch.
Found this place entirely by accident as called in at Bellingham for lunchtime stop, saw a sign further up the village for here so called in, there is also a railway carriage that serves food, but didn’t try that as already had lunch.
Written 7 November 2024
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Happy Hobbit
Basingstoke, UK406 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
Really excellent indoor attraction in an area that's mostly about Hadrian's Wall and the countryside. There's loads of interest, from local history, railway memorabilia to some rather ghoulish photos, and the staff are rightly proud of what they've achieved and eager to show you some of the quirkier exhibits. The tea room was also excellent, and I understand this is due for an exciting upgrade in October. We'd definitely go back.
Written 16 September 2023
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sandra clifford
Nottingham, UK79 contributions
Jun 2023
Really great place to visit. A lot of work has gone into making the Centre very informative and nteresting. We went for "Tea on the Train" and that was lovely. Two old railway carraiges on original track and fabulous cakes to go with the nice cup of tea!!!!! Bellingham is a great place tp visit too.
Written 19 June 2023
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I work as a gardener for a 99 year old man who came from Bellingham London .
Would you like to hear him talk reminiscences of his childhood in Bellingham
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I would need a What's Ap link to send you something .
Andy Strowman
Written 15 August 2019
HeritageCentre B
Bellingham, United Kingdom
Different Bellingham - we are in Northumberland.
Written 2 July 2022
Is the centre and carriage dog friendly ?
Written 18 May 2019
HeritageCentre B
Bellingham, United Kingdom
The Centre is dog friendly. Dogs are not permitted in the carriages but there is a covered seating area outside.
Written 2 July 2022
What are the opening hours on a Sunday? We are planning lunch at the Carriages Tea Room and we're wondering whether we could do the centre before this.
Written 13 May 2019
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