Name: Bessie Surtees House
Rating: 5.0

Bessie Surtees House

41-44 Sandhill, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3RG, UK

1-99 Years

Paid

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Description

Bessie Surtees House, Two magnificent five-storey Newcastle merchants’ houses, dating from the mid-17th century. One has a splendid timber framed frontage, with projecting “jettied” upper storeys. Substantially restored in 1930, when architectural features from other houses were incorporated. In 1772 Bessie Surtees eloped from here with John Scott, later Lord Chancellor of England.

Historic England works together with people and organisations across England, to discover, protect and bring new life to our shared historic environment. Providing advice, knowledge, support and services, so the history that surrounds us all, lives on and is loved for longer.

Free Entry. If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

Features

Paid
Host birthday parties: No

Features

Bessie Surtees House, Two magnificent five-storey Newcastle merchants’ houses, dating from the mid-17th century. One has a splendid timber framed frontage, with projecting “jettied” upper storeys. Substantially restored in 1930, when architectural features from other houses were incorporated. In 1772 Bessie Surtees eloped from here with John Scott, later Lord Chancellor of England.
Historic England works together with people and organisations across England, to discover, protect and bring new life to our shared historic environment. Providing advice, knowledge, support and services, so the history that surrounds us all, lives on and is loved for longer.

Facilities

Parking: There is no parking at Bessie Surtees House, but there are lots of public car parks available in central Newcastle.
Toilets: Male and female toilets are available.
Dogs: Assistance dogs are welcome.

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Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

Free Entry.

Pricing URL: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/bessie-surtees-house/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Bessie Surtees House is open for bookable guided tours only.

Address: 41-44 Sandhill, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3RG, UK

Post Code: NE1 3JF

Council: Newcastle upon Tyne

County: Tyne and Wear

Road Access: 41-44 Sandhill, Off the B1600 in central Newcastle.
Bus Access: Buses 21, 28, 29, 47, 53 all pass near to Sandhill.
Train Access: Northern Rail, stopping at Newcastle Station, NE1 5DL. 0.5m from Bessie Surtees House.
Bicycle Access: Find your cycling route to Bessie Surtees House at sustrans.org.uk, the National Cycle Network.
Parking: There is no parking at Bessie Surtees House, but there are lots of public car parks available in central Newcastle.