The 5 Best Free Things to do in Ashington, England

May 4, 2022 Hector Krause

Discover the best top things to do in Ashington, United Kingdom including Woodhorn Museum, BlockandTackle, Queen Elizabeth II Country Park, Fox Cover, Wansbeck Riverside Park.
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1. Woodhorn Museum

Woodhorn Museum Queen Elizabeth II Country Park, Ashington NE63 9AN England +44 1670 624455 [email protected] http://museumsnorthumberland.org.uk/
Excellent
60%
Good
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Satisfactory
6%
Poor
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4.5 based on 776 reviews

Woodhorn Museum

Woodhorn brings to life Northumberland’s proud mining heritage, alongside an ever-changing contemporary arts and event programme – making it a fun and cultural day out. The museum is proud to house the Ashington Group Collection of artworks – commonly known as the ‘Pitmen Painters’. This iconic display showcases what daily life was really like for miners in and around Ashington from the 1930s. It celebrates the people and mining communities of south East Northumberland. Woodhorn has an annual membership charge: £7 - Adult (£6.50 for multiple adults in a group) £6 - Concession Free - 16 and under.

Reviewed By Notjustchips - Milford on Sea, United Kingdom

My dad was a miner so this visit was quite nostalgic. This place gives you the chance to take a glimpse back into the days when coal was King. It goes through the years, showing clips and pictures, along with a soundtrack, of the Northumberland mining community. There is a cafe too. If you are in the area, give this place a visit, it’s so informative.

2. BlockandTackle

Blackthorn Way, Ashington NE63 8NW England +44 1670 819845
Excellent
64%
Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
8%
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4.5 based on 25 reviews

BlockandTackle

Reviewed By CDP70

Visited for lunch with daughters and in-laws who have been shielding for months and were very nervous . We have had a lovely meal with great friendly.. fabulous family pub xxx

3. Queen Elizabeth II Country Park

between the A197 and the A189, Ashington England +44 1670 862332 http://www.northumberland.gov.uk/local/Parks.aspx
Excellent
52%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.5 based on 56 reviews

Queen Elizabeth II Country Park

Reviewed By 380evelyns - Alnwick, United Kingdom

Beautiful setting. Lovely walk around the lake seeing wildlife including swans,cygnets and ducks. Rubbish left lying as usual in these settings????.

4. Fox Cover

North Seaton Industrial Estate, Ashington NE63 0YB England +44 1670 858015
Excellent
45%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
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Terrible
14%
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4.0 based on 22 reviews

Fox Cover

5. Wansbeck Riverside Park

Wellhead Dene Road, Ashington England
Excellent
32%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
27%
Poor
5%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 22 reviews

Wansbeck Riverside Park

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