# Woodhorn Museum, Ashington — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > Step back in time at this former colliery in Ashington, where historic pit buildings house fascinating displays exploring the region's coal mining heritage and local community life. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/ashington/attractions/woodhorn-museum (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Lodging # Woodhorn Museum Queen Elizabeth II Country Park [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=3962961076776125057&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Woodhorn Museum](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/101890476457936759554) **In short:** Woodhorn Museum is an attraction in Ashington, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 1,563 Google reviews. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Woodhorn Museum Step back in time at this former colliery in Ashington, where historic pit buildings house fascinating displays exploring the region's coal mining heritage and local community life. ## Good to know ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking - ✓Accessible entrance Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs. ## Photos Photos via Google ## Opening hours **Monday** Closed **Tuesday** Closed **Wednesday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Thursday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Friday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Saturday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Sunday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours. ## What visitors say [Sophie Watts](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/112575168350194812184/reviews) ★★★★★ What a beautiful place, the staff were amazing made us feel very comfortable and they were very welcoming, I will 100% be back! · via Google [Brenda Dytrych](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/104043320364534968213/reviews) ★★★★★ Did go to caravan park went to the cafe · via Google [Emily Michie](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/107330991044336573298/reviews) ★★★★★ Stayed in the dog friendly pod for a nice long weekend - the site is clean and well managed and filled with wildlife which was beautiful to watch in the evenings. The pod is perfect and was spotless! Owners were on site and made sure I knew how to contact them for any issues. The cake from the riverside pantry was also delicious! · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x487e0d943022297d:0xfdd4eb7c3113b78b!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ## At a glance **Address** QEII Country Park, Ashington, NE63 9YF [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=55.1897890%2C-1.5473463) **Category** Museums & Galleries **Guest rating** 4.6 / 5 (1,563 reviews) **Suitable for** All Ages **Setting** Indoor & outdoor **Good for children** Yes **Toilets on site** Yes **Destination** Ashington [More attractions in Ashington](https://staycation.co.uk/ashington/attractions) ★ 4.6 (1,563 reviews) [Visit official website](http://www.northeastmuseums.org.uk/woodhorn/visit?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [0191 277 2410](tel:01912772410) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Ashington **Postcode** NE63 9YF **Plus Code** 9C7W5CC3+23 [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x487e0d943022297d:0xfdd4eb7c3113b78b!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x487e0d943022297d:0xfdd4eb7c3113b78b!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x487e0d943022297d:0xfdd4eb7c3113b78b!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Ashington Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Woodhorn Museum has a wheelchair-accessible entrance. ### How do I contact Woodhorn Museum? 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