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Heritage Open Day at Woodhorn
A day of free activities celebrating Northumberland's coal-mining heritage at Woodhorn Museum.
Saturday, 12 September 2026See listingWoodhorn Museum, Queen Elizabeth II Country Park, Ashington, NE63 9YFFreeby Woodhorn Museum
About This Event
As part of the national Heritage Open Days festival, Woodhorn Museum lays on a day of free activities celebrating Northumberland's coal-mining history and culture. Set in the former Woodhorn Colliery, the museum tells the story of the pit communities that shaped the county, a rich, free day out for families and history-lovers.
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