Marley Hill is located five miles south west of Newcastle upon Tyne, in the north east of England, close to Gateshead. The north east was the main coal producing area of England in the eighteenth century and as the demand for coal increased the collieries had to be sunk further away from the river and wagonways built to carry the coal to the slaithes on the river for shipment. Due to the cost of such expansion, several landowner families often formed partnerships and this area, the Bowes, Wortley, Ord and Liddell families became known as the Great Allies. They went on to dominate the coal trade for ninety-nine years with collieries throughout Durham and Northumberland. The Tanfield Railway, formerly the Tanfield wagonway, opened in 1725 and was the world’s oldest railway, constructed to take coal from the Stanley and Marley Hill collieries to the river Tyne. Although the line closed in 1962, enthusiastic volunteers and a private company keep the railway open and running. The Marley Hill engine shed is also the oldest working engine shed in England. Dawsons Bridge located nearby, which still stands today is the oldest railway bridge in the world. The Marley Hill Colliery closed in the 1980s, marking the end of the mining in County Durham with only the deepest pits of the east coast remaining.
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Places to Stay near Marley Hill
East Byermoor Guest House (0.76 miles)
Countryside Bed & Breakfast Accommodation in Whickham, Newcastle upon Tyne. Make yourself at home... and we will try to make you feel at home. By being flexible and accommodating, we aim to make your stay ... More | visit website
Beamish Park Hotel (1.27 miles)
The Beamish Park Hotel is the perfect retreat for both business and leisure guests. The Hotel is family owned and operated, with friendly staff to ensure you feel more than welcome throughout your stay. The ... More | visit website
Beamish Park Hotel (1.27 miles)
Chapel House Apartments (1.33 miles)
Hedley Hall (1.63 miles)
Park Farm Hotel (1.88 miles)
Gibside Hotel (2.00 miles)
Set in the old village centre of Whickham, the hotel provides a perfect blend of good food and pleasant surroundings, while friendly staff offer a warm welcome. All bedrooms are en suite and offer a comfortable ... More | visit website
Beamish Hall (2.09 miles)
17th Century Beamish Hall Hotel is located in a secluded and picturesque setting near to the historic city of Durham. Next door to Beamish Museum, the hotel has individually designed bedrooms within an elegant and ... More | visit website
Summerville Guest House (2.15 miles)
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Ravensdene Lodge (2.19 miles)
Ravensdene Lodge Hotel is 5 minutes from Newcastle city centre and the Metro Centre. It is located in a leafy suburb and easily accessed by road, ferry, train or plane. The hotel is just 2 minutes ... More | visit website
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