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    George Stephenson's Birthplace
    © NTPL / Geoffrey Frosh
    George Stephenson's Birthplace
    Wylam, Northumberland NE41 8BP
    Telephone: 01661 853457
    House  Countryside  Industrial heritage  1949 
    This quaint small stone cottage was built circa 1760 to accommodate mining families. The furnishings reflect the year the great rail pioneer, George Stephenson was born here (1781), when his whole family lived in the one room

    Don't miss
    • Tread the same flagstones as young George did.
    • Listen to the live interpretation.
    • Learn about the pioneering steam locomotive 'Rocket'.

    Making the most of your day
    Extend your visit by strolling along the banks of the River Tyne

    Opening times
    20-Mar - 31-Oct-10 12 - 5 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays Closed Wednesdays Th Fr Sa Su
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    Open Bank Holiday Mondays. Last admission 30 minutes before closing.

    Get in touch

    01661 853457 Fax: 01661 843276 Email: georgestephensons@nationaltrust.org.uk


    Prices

    Gift Aid Admission (Standard Admission prices in brackets): adult £2 (£1.80), child £1 (90p)


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