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Upcoming events at George Stephenson's Birthplace

George Stephenson's Birthplace

National Trust in the North East

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Discover what life was like for a Georgian mining family and learn how different things were compared to how we live today.

Explore the fascinating collection of Stephenson memorabilia and period furnishings on display in the tiny room where George Stephenson was born and where his whole family lived, ate and slept. Tread the same flagstones as young George and learn about The Rocket, the steam locomotive he pioneered.

Take some time to experience the natural surroundings before or after your visit. The cottage was once on the edge of industrial Tyneside but it's now an oasis surrounded by meadows, chalk grassland, woodland and riverside. Wander down to a quiet stretch of the River Tyne, or head to the bustling Tyne Riverside Park, just a short walk away.

Uncover the life of world-famous railway engineer George Stephenson in the cottage where he was born.

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