Cherryburn
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![View of the front of the Poultiggery [pig-henhouse-dove- house] at Cherryburn, birthplace of Thomas Bewick](/cs/Satellite?blobcol=urldata&blobheader=image%2Fjpeg&blobheadername1=Content-Disposition&blobheadername2=MDT-Type&blobheadername3=Content-Type&blobheadervalue1=inline%3B+filename%3D53%252F606%252Fntpl_126109_thumb_460x0.jpg&blobheadervalue2=abinary%3B+charset%3DUTF-8&blobheadervalue3=image%2Fjpeg&blobkey=id&blobtable=MungoBlobs&blobwhere=1349095575257&ssbinary=true "View of the front of the Poultiggery [pig-henhouse-dove- house] at Cherryburn, birthplace of Thomas Bewick")
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Enjoy far-reaching views across the Tyne Valley from Cherryburn's farmhouse
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© Dennis Gilbert
Enjoy the sights and sound of the print works in action every Sunday
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© National Trust / Cherryburn
Children sitting in a den at Cherryburn
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© John Hammond
Bewick was famed for intricate wood engravings like the Chillingham bull
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© National Trust / Cherryburn
Relax with a picnic overlooking the Tyne Valley
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© National Trust / Cherryburn
Explore the paddock and meet our quirky alpacas
Cottage and farmhouse, the birthplace of Thomas Bewick
Thomas Bewick is perhaps Northumberland’s greatest artist: a wood engraver and naturalist who revolutionised print art in Georgian England.
Discover his tiny birthplace cottage and farmyard with glorious views over the Tyne Valley, plus a traditional 19th-century farmhouse, the later home of the Bewick family, with an unrivalled collection of his work and an exhibition about his life.
Follow Bewick’s wood blocks on their journey to the print room, where regular Sunday afternoon demonstrations bring alive this intricate craft, or explore the delightful cottage gardens, farmyard and paddock walk, perfect for picnicking or playing with the kids.
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Upcoming events
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Every Sat & Sun: printing demos
See the historic presses in action printing Bewick's engravings.
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2-14 Apr: Bewick's boredom busters
Follow in a young Bewick's footsteps with a different family outdoor adventure every day.
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13 April: Bat Watch
Unique chance to meet Cherryburn's nightlife on a walk with refreshments, £5.
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6 May: May Day
Traditional May Day celebrations, May pole dancing, live music and family games.
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12 May: ramble with a ranger
Find out more about wildlife here with our expert ranger.
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19 May: family printing day
Make your own Bewick inspired print to take home.
Latest news: new nature playscape
We've created a new family play area where you can step into the shoes of Bewick as a child with lots of his favourite outdoor adventures, like jumping across logs and making a den.
Latest news: welcome our alpacas
We're happy to welcome a herd of friendly alpacas to graze the paddock field. Come and meet them as you wander around the paddock walk.
Latest news: become a volunteer
If you enjoy visiting, but would like to get more involved, join one of our friendly volunteer teams, from events to gardening, printing to café and shop support.