The Heritage Centre, Bellingham
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"A volunteer-run museum telling stories of local community and culture."
Overview
Explore the heritage of the North Tyne and Redesdale at the Heritage Centre. Find out about farming, railways, schools, photography, coal mining, the ironworks, the Border Reivers and seasonal exhibitions. There is plenty for children to do including quizzes, trails and craft activities. Enjoy light refreshments in the First Class 125 railway carriage.
Ratings & awards
VisitEngland Quality Assessed
Features
- Children
- Suitable for children of all ages
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
- Cafe
- Opening Times
Key accessibility features
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Parking within 50 metres of entrance
Parking is available within 50 metres of a customer entrance, either on-site or off-site, in a car park or on the street. -
Designated accessible parking
Designated accessible parking is available within 50 metres of the main entrance or an alternative step-free entrance if applicable. -
Step-free route with firm surface from car park to entrance
There is a step-free route with a firm surface from the parking to the main entrance or an alternative step-free entrance.
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Step-free entrance
There is step-free access at the main entrance or an alternative entrance. This may be via a ramp or lift.
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Step-free access to all or most areas
There is step-free access to all or most areas. This may include access by ramp or lift. As a minimum, there is step-free access to an accessible toilet and at least one food and beverage outlet, where available. -
Single-level
The venue is all on one level, with no steps or raised thresholds.
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Table service as standard or on request
Table service is available as standard or on request. -
Dietary requirements catered for
A selection of food is offered for a range of dietary requirements.
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Wheelchair-accessible toilet in public areas
A designated accessible toilet designed for wheelchair users, and others with visible and non-visible accessibility requirements, is available within the main public areas. -
Emergency evacuation plan for disabled people
Personal or General Emergency Evacuation Plans are in place for disabled customers. -
Disability awareness / equality training
Disability awareness / equality training is provided for staff. -
Seating at regular intervals
Seating is available at regular intervals. -
Assistive listening system
There is an assistive listening system available e.g. a hearing loop. -
Facilities for assistance dogs
Facilities are available for assistance dogs e.g. water bowls, toilet area, within the grounds of the venue or nearby.
Location
Station Yard, Woodburn Road, Bellingham, Hexham, Northumberland, NE48 2DF
About the area
If it’s history you’re after, there’s heaps of it in Northumberland. On Hadrian’s Wall you can imagine scarlet-cloaked Roman legionaries keeping watch for painted Pictish warriors while cursing the English weather and dreaming of home.
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