Bessie Surtees House

Bessie Surtees House A Jacobean home with a romantic history, Bessie Surtees House contains offices, an exhibition space and splendid period interiors.

The two buildings now known as Bessie Surtees House stand on a stretch of Newcastle riverfront that has been used as a quayside since Roman times, when the first bridge was built over the Tyne. By the 16th century the commercial importance of the area was well established and many prominent merchants owned property here. The two buildings, originally numbers 41 and 44 Sandhill, were known respecti

vely as Surtees House and Milbank House. Other houses further east along Sandhill are of a similar date.

Come and celebrate Christmas at Bessie Surtees House! 🎵🎄This Saturday, 6th of December, we’re getting into the festive s...
01/12/2025

Come and celebrate Christmas at Bessie Surtees House! 🎵🎄

This Saturday, 6th of December, we’re getting into the festive spirit with live Christmas music from 11am to 2pm, and it’s completely free. Drop by and enjoy some seasonal music in one of Newcastle’s most beautiful historic houses. Bring your friends, bring the family, and make it part of your festive weekend. We look forward to seeing you there.

The origins of Bessie Surtees HouseThe earliest record of a house on the site of Surtees House dates back to 1465, when ...
26/11/2025

The origins of Bessie Surtees House

The earliest record of a house on the site of Surtees House dates back to 1465, when it was owned by Robert Rhodes, a wealthy lawyer.

In 1657, a marriage between Thomas Davison and a daughter of Ralph Cocke—Mayor of Newcastle in 1634—was commemorated with carved stonework above the fireplace in the principal room on the first floor. The house stayed in their family for over 100 years, until it was sold in 1770 to Snow Clayton, a successful merchant, beginning a new chapter in the building’s long history.

The site now comprises two magnificent five-storey Newcastle merchants’ houses, dating from the mid-17th century.
Bessie Surtees House is open for bookable guided tours. Find out more here. https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/bessie-surtees-house/

Image credit: Brian Morris/English Heritage

We’re so excited to support this fantastic workshop at Bessie Surtees House! 🎶 With limited places left, now’s the time ...
22/09/2025

We’re so excited to support this fantastic workshop at Bessie Surtees House! 🎶 With limited places left, now’s the time to book your spot and be part of something truly special. Let history inspire your songwriting, don’t miss out!

🎶 A Musical Party at Bessie Surtees House - Sunday 21 September 2025, 11am to 3pm 🎶 As part of Heritage Open Days , join...
12/09/2025

🎶 A Musical Party at Bessie Surtees House - Sunday 21 September 2025, 11am to 3pm 🎶



As part of Heritage Open Days , join us for a Musical Party at Bessie Surtees House! We will be playing host to The 1635 Household, a costumed interpretation group who will display and discuss musical instruments and the role of domestic music in a gentry household of the early seventeenth century.



🎼 Find out more information on our website.



Image credit: EH Volunteer Brian

Address

41-44 Sandhill
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE13JF

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+441914031635

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