📌 Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, Northumberland
★★★
Fishing, tourism and coal mining: these are the three main industries that have crafted Newbiggin-by-the-Sea over the centuries, and their stories are told in the town’s smart Maritime Centre. The highlights (pictured below) are two local boats – the Girl Anne and the Mary Joicey – a fisherman’s coble and the last offshore lifeboat. Coupled with a very reasonable admission fee, it’s an essential part of any visit to Newbiggin. The museum is just one part of the building; there’s also a shop, cafe and community space hosting regular events.
🌍 Location
📌 Church Point, 5-min walk east of Newbiggin-by-the-Sea town centre
🧭 O.S. Grid Reference: NZ 317880
🛰️ GPS coordinates: 55.185254,-1.503820
🚌 Bus to Newbiggin-by-the-Sea
🚗 Church Point car park
📝 Key info
⌚ Daily, 30 March to probably late October 2024; Tuesday to Sunday, late October to 29 March
🎫 £2.50 adult / £1.50 child
