George Stephenson's Birthplace
Birthplace of the world-famous railway engineer
George Stephenson's Birthplace
Facilities and access
George Stephenson's Birthplace
Overview
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.
- Telephone
- +441661843276
- georgestephensons@nationaltrust.org.uk
George Stephenson's Birthplace
How to get here
- Address
- near Wylam, Northumberland, NE41 8DS
- By cycle
- NCN72 (level riverside ride)
- Cycle route information
- On foot
- access through country park
- By train
- Wylam ½ mile
- By road
- 8 miles west of Newcastle, 1½ miles south of A69
- Parking: in village, ½ mile, pay and display (not National Trust)
- By bus
- Newcastle to Ovington, alight Wylam
George Stephenson's Birthplace
Prices
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £3.30 | £3.00 |
| Child | £1.65 | £1.50 |
|
Group Adult
Minimum group size 6
|
N/A | £2.75 |
|
Group Child
Minimum group size 6
|
N/A | £1.25 |
What is Gift Aid?
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points. Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
- Gift Aid Admission or
- Standard admission
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you the Gift Aid Admission prices. But it's entirely up to you which ticket you choose. If you want the Standard Admission instead, just let us know when you come to pay.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid* — an extra 25 per cent — potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below: Payment of the additional percentage donation is entirely voluntary, so if you prefer to pay the standard admission please advise our reception staff at the till point.
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
Please note...
The Museum is one room highlighting George Stephenson's upbringing, life and work.
George Stephenson's Birthplace
Opening times
Please note...
Cottage admission by tour. Open Bank Holiday Mondays.
Thursday 29 September
- Cottage 11:00 - 17:00
- Tea-garden 11:00 - 17:00
- Tea-room 11:00 - 17:00
Friday 30 September
- Cottage 11:00 - 17:00
- Tea-garden 11:00 - 17:00
- Tea-room 11:00 - 17:00
Saturday 1 October
- Cottage 11:00 - 17:00
- Tea-garden 11:00 - 17:00
- Tea-room 11:00 - 17:00
Sunday 2 October
- Cottage 11:00 - 17:00
- Tea-garden 11:00 - 17:00
- Tea-room 11:00 - 17:00
Monday 3 October
- Cottage Closed
- Tea-garden Closed
- Tea-room Closed
Tuesday 4 October
- Cottage Closed
- Tea-garden Closed
- Tea-room Closed
Wednesday 5 October
- Cottage Closed
- Tea-garden Closed
- Tea-room Closed