Ferryman's Hut Museum

About the museum

The Ferryman's Hut stands on Riverside Road by the harbour at Alnmouth in Northumberland. It was built as a shelter for the ferryman, who rowed passengers across the estuary of the River Aln until the service ended in the 1960s.

The hut was rented from Northumberland Estates, restored and turned into a museum of local history and memorabilia. It is paid for and maintained by a local resident. The parish council describes it as the smallest museum in Northumberland, and perhaps in the country.

Inside, framed photographs of the ferrymen and of the old Alnmouth fishermen hang on the walls, with information about the ferry and an assortment of objects from the village's past.

Highlights

• Former hut of the River Aln ferryman
• Photographs of ferrymen and Alnmouth fishermen
• Information about the ferry service
• Free to enter, open every day
• Described as one of the smallest museums in the country

Permanent exhibition

• Ferryman's Hut – Photographs of the ferrymen and Alnmouth fishermen, information about the ferry and a small collection of local memorabilia.

Founded

2008

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Entry is free.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The interior is very small, with room for only a few visitors at a time.

Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

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Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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