Wylam - Wylam

Wylam Railway Bridge, landmark of the place
Wylam
countryNorthumberland
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Wylam

Wylam is a place in Northumberland.

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getting there

By plane

The Newcastle Airport is about 10 miles from Wylam.

By train

Wylam has a connection to the as Hadrian's Wall Country Line designated railway line between Newcastle and Carlisle.

By bus

In the street

By boat

By bicycle

Wylam Railway Bridge

Hadrians' Cycleway (NCN 72) runs directly through Wylam on the disused Scotswood, Newburn & Wylam Railway, also known as The North Wylam Loop, of the railway line between Newcastle and Carlisle. To the west of the village, cyclists cross the Tyne on the Wylam Railway Bridge. Information about the cycle path in the travel guide to Hadrian's Wall and in Bike tour wiki.

mobility

Tourist Attractions

George Stephenson's birthplace
  • 1  George Stephenson Birthplace (Located about 500 m east of the town center on the disused railway line, access via the footpath and bike path on it). Tel.: 44 1207 541820, Email: . The small cottage on the former railway line may have been instrumental in the self-taught development of George Stephenson, Child of poor parents, one of the very first railway pioneers. The house where he was born can be visited, and a tea garden and tea room with catering also belong to the property managed by the National Trust.Open: In the summer season Thurs-Sat 11 am-5pm, otherwise Sat Sun 11 am-5pm.Price: Adult £ 2.10.

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Practical advice

trips

Hexham Abbey
  • The runs just a few kilometers north Hadrian's Wall, which can be hiked as well as the associated Roman facilities can be discovered by car or bus.
  • The new opened in 2017 gives an insight into the nature of the region The Sill National Landscape Discovery Center in Once Brewed.
  • The medieval one Hexham with its impressive abbey as well The Goal, the oldest prison in England, is well worth a day trip.

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