Historic Buildings in Tyne and Wear, England

A pair of historic 16th and 17th century timber-framed buildings which are now home to English Heritage's regional offices. The buildings represent excellent examples of half-timbered merchant's houses so typical of the Jacobean period. The interiors of Bessie Surtees's house feature wonderful plaster ceilings and oak panelling, with period furniture on display.
41-44 Sandhill, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England, NE1 3JF

Attraction Type: Historic Property
Location: Currently open weekday office hours. Please see English Heritage website for details
Website: Bessie Surtees House
Phone: 0191 269 1200
English Heritage
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OS Grid NZ251638
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Holy Jesus Hospital is a mix of historic buildings dating back to the 14th century, when an Augustinian friary was established on the site. In the 16th century, following the dissolution of the friary, the monastic buildings were adapted to serve as fortifications for the short-lived Council of the North.
City Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England, NE1 2AS

Attraction Type: Historic Property
Website: Holy Jesus Hospital
Email: nnercityproject@nationaltrust.org.uk
Phone: 0191 255 7610
National Trust
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OS Grid NZ252641
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Kirkharle is the 1716 birthplace of landscape architect Capability Brown. What was once a farm courtyard has been converted to house the workshops and outlets of a variety of craftsmen. An exhibition on Brown's life and work is housed among the buildings, and plans are afoot to construct a serpentine lake according to plans drawn up by Brown.
Kirkwhelpington, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England, NE19 2PE

Attraction Type: Historic Property
Website: Kirkharle
Email: enquiries@kirkharlecourtyard.net
Phone: 01830 540 362
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OS Grid NZ0123082580
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A historic 19th century lighthouse overlooking a 2 mile stretch of beach, grasslands, and cliffs. Souter was the first electrically powered lighthouse in the world, and was built to ease passage for ships entering the Wear. Climb the 76 steps to the top of the tower for excellent views out to sea.
Coast Road, Whitburn Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England, SR6 7NH

Attraction Type: Historic Property
Website: Souter Lighthouse
National Trust
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OS Grid NZ407641
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A historic Grade-I listed 17th century manor house associated with the ancestors of the first US President, George Washington. Washington Old Hall is one of the smallest properties in the care of the National Trust. The interior of the manor features objects connected to America and the War of Independence in which George Washington played such a pivotal role.
The Avenue, Washington Village Washington, Tyne and Wear, England, NE38 7LE

Attraction Type: Historic Property
Website: Washington Old Hall
Email: washingtonoldhall@nationaltrust.org.uk
Phone: 0191 416 6879
National Trust
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OS Grid -1.517275
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