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Walk around the gardens surrounding the small 18th-century mining cottage
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See the single room where George Stephenson was born and lived with his family
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Discover our collection of Stephenson memorabillia, like this bust
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Imagine horses, then steam trains taking coal up to Newcastle on the wagon way
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Enjoy a fantastic riverside walk or cycle ride along the Tyne close by the cottage
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Discover why George had the title of 'Father of the railways'
Birthplace of the world-famous railway engineer
Discover the humble birthplace of great railway pioneer, George Stephenson, whose entire family lived in just one room. Our costumed guide tells the story of how challenging life was for mining families, like George’s, that once crammed into this now charming little stone cottage, nestled in a pretty garden near the river Tyne.
Don't miss
- Step back into 1781, the year of Stephenson's birth
- Tread on the same flagstones as young George
- Learn about the pioneering steam locomotive the
Rocket - Cycling the old Wylam Waggonway? Pop in for a snack