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Upcoming events at George Stephenson's Birthplace

George Stephenson's Birthplace

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Wylam is famous for its railway pioneers, including William Hedley, Timothy Hackworth and Jonathan Forster. Learn why their work was so significant in the early development of railways.

As you walk in the footsteps of these famous local railwaymen, your guide will also share stories of three important railway lines: the old waggonway that enabled coal to be transported from Wylam to the staithes further down the River Tyne, the Newcastle to Carlisle Railway, on which Wylam station is one of the oldest stations in the world to be still in use, and the former North Wylam line which closed in 1968.

The walk begins in Wylam car park and the first part of the walk is from 10.30am to 11.30am. On your return to the car park, you will be met by our second guide who will take you Wylam Railway Museum followed by a walk to  George Stephenson's Birthplace. Here you will discover how Wylam's most famous son spent his early life and was inspired to become a world-famous railway engineer.

Walks will take place on:
Sunday 23 Feb
Monday 24 Mar
Sunday 27 Apr
Monday 19 May
Sunday 29 June
Monday 28 July
Sunday 31 Aug
Monday 29 Sept
Sunday 26 Oct



Tickets will be released approximately four weeks before the event.

Created by Wylam Parish Council with the National Trust, Walk the Line gives a glimpse of Wylam’s industrial past and includes a visit to George Stephenson’s Birthplace.

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Walk the Line - Wylam and George Stephenson's Birthplace - April 2025

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