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Wheelchair-Accessible Things to Do in Northumberland
Everyone deserves a great day out. The attractions on this page offer wheelchair access in Northumberland — with distances, accessibility notes where available, and reviews from other visitors.
Aquariums
Museums & Galleries
20.1 mi from Northumberland
Newbiggin Maritime Centre
Newbiggin Maritime Centre is a volunteer-run attraction celebrating the coastal heritage of this historic fishing village. Inside you'll find a three-gallery museum, the Mary Joice...
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20.7 mi from Northumberland
Cherryburn - Thomas Bewick Museum
Cherryburn is the birthplace of Thomas Bewick, the Georgian wood engraver and naturalist, set among farmland with views across the Tyne Valley near Prudhoe, Northumberland. You can...
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22.8 mi from Northumberland
Vindolanda Museum
Vindolanda Museum sits at the Roman fort of Vindolanda near Bardon Mill, Northumberland, one of Europe's most important Roman archaeological sites, home to the Vindolanda Writing T...
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24.1 mi from Northumberland
Great North Museum: Hancock
The Great North Museum: Hancock sits on Newcastle University's campus and brings together natural history, archaeology, ancient civilisations and world cultures under one roof. You...
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24.4 mi from Northumberland
Discovery Museum
Discovery Museum sits in Blandford Square in Newcastle upon Tyne, run by North East Museums on behalf of Newcastle City Council, and is currently open as usual despite ongoing roof...
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24.6 mi from Northumberland
Centre for Life
The Centre for Life is a science village in Newcastle upon Tyne where scientists, clinicians, educationalists and business people work to promote the advancement of the life scienc... — Wikipedia
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24.8 mi from Northumberland
The Black Gate
The Black Gate is part of Newcastle Castle, a Norman fortress built on the site of the Roman fort Pons Aelius, in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne. You can wander ancient passagewa...
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25.9 mi from Northumberland
Segedunum
Segedunum Roman Fort marks the point where Hadrian's Wall begins and ends, in Wallsend, and forms part of a wider World Heritage Site spanning three venues on Tyneside. It's a muse...
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26.4 mi from Northumberland
Museum of Classic Sci-Fi
The Museum of Classic Sci-Fi is a meticulously curated, small museum in Allendale, Northumberland, built inside the restored near derelict, 300 hundred year old cellar of the Grade...
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27.5 mi from Northumberland
Roman Army Museum
The Roman Army Museum sits at Carvoran, part of the Vindolanda Trust's work along Hadrian's Wall, and lets you explore what life was like for soldiers at the edge of the Roman Empi...
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28.1 mi from Northumberland
Arbeia Roman Fort Museum
Arbeia is a reconstructed Roman fort in South Shields, South Tyneside, letting you experience life on the edge of the Roman Empire and discover the urban side of Hadrian's Wall. It...
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28.1 mi from Northumberland
Watch House Museum
The Watch House Museum in Tynemouth tells the story of the Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade, formed in 1864, through artefacts, photographs and documents relating to coastal rescue...
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28.6 mi from Northumberland
Beamish Museum
Beamish Museum, in Urpeth, County Durham, is a large open-air living history museum where you can walk through recreated historic streets, meet costumed engagers and watch traditio...
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29.4 mi from Northumberland
Coldstream Museum
Coldstream Museum sits on General Monck's old headquarters in Coldstream Market Square, telling the story of the town and its famous regiment, the Coldstream Guards, through artefa...
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Theme Parks
Zoos & Wildlife
25.2 mi from Northumberland
Jacksons at Jedburgh
Jacksons at Jedburgh is a working family farm in the Scottish Borders where you can meet Highland cows, sheep, goats, pigs and poultry, with animal feed included in your ticket. Vi...
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Where to stay near Northumberland
Places to stay within easy reach of these days out.
More around Northumberland
Itineraries
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Haunted Britain
Worth knowing before you go
Accessibility varies in the detail — surfaces, accessible toilets, parking distance. Attraction pages show accessibility notes where provided; phoning ahead for specifics is always worthwhile, and attraction owners can claim their listing to keep this information accurate.
See the full things to do in Northumberland guide for every attraction in the area. Save your favourites to a free trip planner to build the week day by day.
Frequently asked questions
How reliable is the accessibility information?
Access facilities are based on each attraction's own data, and verified owners can keep their notes up to date. For specific needs — accessible toilets, surface types, hoists — we recommend confirming with the attraction directly before your visit.
What else is there to do in Northumberland?
Beyond this list, popular days out nearby include Northumberland Zoo, Bellingham Heritage Centre and Morpeth Chantry Bagpipe Museum — see the full things-to-do guide for everything within reach.
More ways to explore
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