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Newbiggin Maritime Centre & NHP Rocket House

Heritage Open Day: Newbiggin By The Sea Historic Fishing Village dates back to 11th Century and is home of the Historic Woman Launchers Oldest working Lifeboat Station in the UK 13th Century St Bartholomew's Church Sean Henrys Couple. Discover Newbiggin Maritime Centre, home of the Mary Joicey Lifeboat Northumbria Fishing Coble 'Girl Anne' and Newbiggin Rocket House, one of the earliest Rocket Houses in the UK. Built in 1866 Fully Restored in 2017 Exhibition to celebrate the brave volunteers of the Newbiggin Lifeboat Brigade.

The Museum is divided into three galleries.

The Fishing Gallery contains the fishing coble 'Girl Anne' and a selection of equipment associated with fishing.
event dateFri 12 Sep to Sunday 14 September
venue addressChurch Point, Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, Northumberland NE64 6DB
event timesFri 12 Sep:1000-1630; Sat 13 Sep:1000-1630; Sun 14 Sep:1100-1630; Free Entry.
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