Cherryburn

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Street:	Station Bank
Area:	Mickley
Town:	Nr Stocksfield
County:	Northumberland
Postcode:	NE43 7DD
Telephone:	01661 843276
Email:	cherryburn@nationaltrust.org.uk
Website:	http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-cherryburn/
Opening Times:	11-5
Opening Periods:	15 March-2 Nov

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Thomas Bewick (1753–1828), Northumberland's greatest artist, wood engraver and naturalist, was born in the cottage here. The nearby 19th-century farmhouse, the later home of the Bewick family, houses an exhibition on Bewick's life and work and a small shop selling books, gifts and prints from his original wood engravings. Occasional printing demonstrations take place in the adjoining barn. There are splendid views over the Tyne Valley.Birthplace of Northumberland's greatest artist and engraver.

Fascinating exhibition of Bewick's life and work
Demonstrations of old-fashioned woodblock engraving and hand printing
Walk along the River Tyne to view the countryside and wildlife that inspired Bewick
Friendly farmyard animals, garden and picnic area for families
Traditional folk music first Sunday of the month

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