Free Entry
Bessie Surtees House is open for bookable guided tours only
Address:
41-44 Sandhill, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE1 3JF
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.
Volunteer-led tours will resume in February.
Before You Go
Parking: There is no parking at Bessie Surtees House, but there are lots of public car parks available in central Newcastle.
Access: The three public rooms on the 1st floor are accessed via a flight of stairs from the ground floor.
Facilities: Male and female toilets are available.
Train: Bessie Surtees House is 0.5m away from Newcastle station.
Dogs: Assistance dogs are welcome.
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