How to find us

Easy peasy! We’re halfway between Newcastle city centre and Alnwick Castle. Set your SatNav for the A189 and the Northumberland Coastal Route to the east of Ashington. Then watch out for our signs.
Entry is free but there is a £2.50 charge for parking.

By public transport - take the A6 bus from Ashington Bus Station and it will bring you direct to the door.

Opening times

Wednesday - Sunday (and Bank Holidays but not Christmas Day)
Also open Tuesdays during school holidays

April to October:      10am - 5pm
November to March: 10am - 4pm

The Study Centre is open Wednesday - Sunday 10am - 4pm

Special needs

We’ve attempted to make the site accessible to everyone.
The ‘Cutter’ visitor centre is wheelchair friendly. But as you might expect with the old colliery buildings, access is restricted.