Bessie Surtees House
Bessie Surtees House
These two five-storey 16th and 17th century merchants' houses which now also house English Heritage's regional office - are fine examples of Jacobean domestic architecture.
The Surtees house is best known as the scene of the elopement of Bessie with John Scott, later Lord Chancellor of England. An exhibition illustrating the history of the houses is on the first floor.
Venue Category:
Historic Buildings & Monuments
Associated Organisation:
Activities provided:
Exhibitions
Guided Tour
Historic Re-enactments
Observing
Activities for people with SEN/Disabilities:
No
Curriculum:
Citizenship
Design
History
PSHE (Personal, Social and Health Education)
Suitability:
Key Stage 2 (8-11)
Key Stage 3 (12-14)
Key Stage 4 (15-16)
Key Stage 5 (17+)
Residential?:
No
Locality:
Venue Address:
Sandhill
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE1 3JF
Venue Contact Number:
0191 269 1200