Five years in the making, the new Ad Gefrin museum and distillery mixes Anglo-Saxon history and whisky tastings
On the cusp of the Cheviot Hills and Northumberland National Park, a new museum dedicated to the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Northumbria has opened in the market town of Wooler, aiming to breathe life into the stories of the area’s forgotten kings and queens.
It’s hoped the museum will encourage more people to visit the area and discover its history. “The kingdom of Northumbria was massive, and people came from all over the world to visit it,” says co-founder and Northumberland local Alan Ferguson. “Ad Gefrin is a chance to rekindle the sense that this place matters.”
A key feature of the museum is a replica of the Great Hall at Yeavering, created in partnership with the Gefrin Trust, which works to preserve the archaeological site. Audio-visual displays shine a light on figures of the time, and a small exhibition space displays Anglo-Saxon artefacts from Yeavering and beyond.
Another important pillar of the museum is its sister project — the first whisky distillery to open in Northumberland for 200 years, which plans to release a Northumbrian English single malt in 2025. Visitors to the museum can buy a ticket that includes a tour of the distillery, cask store and tasting room.Three more new Northumberland arrivalsOn the doorstep of Alnwick Castle, Alnwick Garden is expanding to include an enormous children’s play park.
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