Cherryburn
Cottage and farmhouse, the birthplace of Thomas Bewick
Station Bank, Mickley Square, Stocksfield, Northumberland, NE43 7DD
Book a visit-
Opening times for 25 April 2024
Asset Opening time Car Park 10:00 - 17:00 Garden 10:00 - 17:00 House 10:00 - 17:00 Museum 10:00 - 17:00 Please note last entry is one hour before closing time. The car park will be locked at 5pm.
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Admission
Ticket type Gift aid Standard Adult £5.50 Child £2.75 Family £13.75 Family one adult £8.25 Become a member and discover more than 500 places
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Assistance dogs only
In the Press Room, Museum and Birthplace
Dogs
On short leads in the garden only
Car park
Parking for 25 cars. Free for all visitors.
Toilet
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Accessible parking in main car park, 100 yards from house. The path from the car park is sloped, surfaced with fine grade material. There is a drop off point in the courtyard, accessed via the right-hand gate. Accessible toilet facilities outside main building, easy level access. Paths throughout property can be sloped, they are surfaced with fine grade material, stone or grass. Dogs, including Assistance Dogs are welcome on short leads in the garden. Livestock often grazing in the paddocks. Braille guide available.
Accessible route and/or map
Ramped access/slopes
Accessible toilet
Seating available
Drop-off point
Steps/uneven terrain
Induction loop
In Press Room only
Wheelchairs available
Level access/terrain
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By road
11 miles west of Newcastle and east of Hexham; follow brown sign off A695 into Mickley village, on to Station Bank. Look out for brown signs pointing to 'Cherryburn' at the only crossroad in the village.
Parking: free, 100 yards
Sat Nav: some SatNavs can divert to a different route that doesn't reach Cherryburn. Please head for Mickley village.
By train
Stocksfield 1½ miles; Prudhoe 1½ miles
By bus
Newcastle to Hexham (passes Newcastle train station), alight Mickley Square, ¼ mile
By bicycle
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Station Bank, Mickley Square, Stocksfield, Northumberland, NE43 7DD
Planning your visit
Visiting Cherryburn: what you need to know
Find out all about what you can see and do as well as some practical information to help you plan your visit to Cherryburn.
Chris Daunt’s People – The Art and Craft of Wood Engraving
New exhibition by master engraver Chris Daunt, 'Chris Daunt’s People – The Art and Craft of Wood Engraving', will feature at Cherryburn in April 2024.
Cherryburn Garden Project – a place for nature and people to thrive
Discover an accessible garden attracting bees and butterflies and characteristic of the natural landscape as Thomas Bewick would have experienced it.
Visiting Cherryburn with your dog
Your dog is welcome to join you in the garden at Cherryburn. Find out the things to be aware of and the facilities available. Cherryburn is a one pawprint rated place.
Digital Arts Project Takes Flight
Marcus Coates launches new digital arts project with 'Video Conference for the Birds', a re-imagining of an earlier piece familiar to visitors to Cherryburn.
Highlights
Thomas Bewick's birthplace cottage
Humble birthplace and childhood home of Thomas Bewick, master wood-engraver, artist and natural history author.
Farmhouse
Unassuming Northumbrian farmstead, owned by the family of the famous artist and naturalist Thomas Bewick.
Garden
Discover a beautiful and accessible garden attracting bees and butterflies and characteristic of the natural landscape as Thomas Bewick would have experienced it.
On-Site/Off-Site Digital Art
Artist and naturalist Marcus Coates’ work 'Video Conference for the Birds' launches On-Site/Off-Site, a new digital arts project.
Things to see and do
Things to do at Cherryburn
There’s lots to discover at the birthplace of Thomas Bewick, from watching a printing demonstration and seeing his intricate artworks to spending time in the tranquil garden.
Places to stay
Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage 2
A cliff-top cottage perching in the shadows of the iconic red and white Souter Lighthouse.
Laundry Cottage
The perfect location for long days exploring the outdoors as well as rest and relaxation amongst nature.
Bolt Cottage
A cosy stone cottage in the beautiful grounds of the Wallington estate, perfect for walkers, cyclists and wildlife lovers.
Housesteads
A restored Victorian farmhouse just a short walk from the ruins of Housesteads Roman Fort.
Springwell Cottage
A former farm workers cottage with Hadrian’s Wall and Northumberland countryside on the doorstep.
Peel Cottage
This little cottage is close to Hadrian’s Wall and perfect for exploring Northumberland.
Upcoming events
Wood engraving four-day workshop at Cherryburn Spring 2024
Join master wood engraver Chris Daunt on a four-day wood engraving workshop at the home of Thomas Bewick.
About Cherryburn
Book in advance to visit this unassuming Northumbrian farmstead which is the birthplace of the famous artist and naturalist Thomas Bewick.
Bewick is perhaps Northumberland’s greatest artist: a wood engraver and naturalist who revolutionised print art in Georgian England. Set in a tranquil garden with views across the Tyne Valley, Cherryburn is surrounded by the natural world that inspired his work.
Discover his tiny birthplace cottage and farmyard with glorious views over the Tyne Valley, plus a traditional 19th century farmhouse - the later home of the Bewick family, now a museum - with an unrivalled collection of his work and an exhibition about his life.
Follow Bewick’s wood blocks on their journey to the print room and once outside, explore the delightful cottage gardens.
History
History of Cherryburn and Thomas Bewick
Discover the story of 18th-century artist and naturalist Thomas Bewick, from his birth at Cherryburn and mischievous childhood, to the intricate engravings that made him famous.
Our work
Cherryburn Garden Project – a place for nature and people to thrive
Discover an accessible garden attracting bees and butterflies and characteristic of the natural landscape as Thomas Bewick would have experienced it.
Art and collections
Cherryburn’s objects and collections
Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Cherryburn on the National Trust Collections website.
Support us
Volunteer with us
Search for live volunteering opportunities, or register your interest with Cherryburn.