Bessie Surtees House, Newcastle upon Tyne
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Facts and practical information
Bessie Surtees House is the name of two merchants' houses on Newcastle's Sandhill, near to the river, that were built in the 16th and 17th centuries. The buildings are a fine and rare example of Jacobean domestic architecture. An exhibition detailing the history of the buildings can be found on the first floor. The site is also home to the North East regional branch of English Heritage and Historic England. It is a Grade I listed building. ()
Coordinates: 54°58'7"N, 1°36'30"W
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- Calculate routeTyne Bridge North End 4 min walk
- Calculate routeHigh Level Bridge North End 4 min walk
- Calculate routeWellington Street 7 min walk
- Calculate routeGrainger Street 9 min walk
- Calculate routeManors 8 min walk
- Calculate routeNewcastle 9 min walk
- Calculate routeCentral Station 9 min walk
- Calculate routeManors 11 min walk
- Calculate routeMonument 11 min walk
- Calculate routeGateshead 13 min walk
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Bessie Surtees House?
Nearby attractions include Swing Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne (2 min walk), Newcastle Castle, Newcastle upon Tyne (3 min walk), Tyne Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne (3 min walk), High Level Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne (3 min walk).
How to get to Bessie Surtees House by public transport?
The nearest stations to Bessie Surtees House:
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- Tyne Bridge North End • Lines: 97 (4 min walk)
- High Level Bridge North End • Lines: 97 (4 min walk)
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- Manors (8 min walk)
- Newcastle (9 min walk)
Light rail
- Central Station • Lines: Green, Yellow (9 min walk)
- Manors • Lines: Yellow (11 min walk)
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