Heritage Open Days 2022: Visit restored lifeboat George Elmy at East Durham Heritage Centre

East Durham Heritage Group & restored lifeboat George Elmy

Location: East Durham Heritage & Lifeboat Centre, Seaham Harbour Marina, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 7EE

Visitors are able to peruse our photographic and document archive relating to the heritage of the Seaham area and view the restored lifeboat the Liverpool class George Elmy that tragically wrecked in November 1962.

The Heritage Centre will hold an exhibition of photographs and artefacts relating to the Industrial, Maritime and Social heritage of the East Durham area but particularly Seaham. The Lifeboat house is the home of the restored George Elmy that was completed in 2013, there be an exhibition of Seaham's lifeboat heritage.

Event Times

Friday 9 September: 1030 - 1530
Saturday 10 September: 1030 - 1530
Sunday 11 September: 1030 - 1530
Thursday 15 September: 1030 - 1530
Friday 16 September: 1030 - 1530
Saturday 17 September: 1030 - 1530
Sunday 18 September: 1030 - 1530

Booking Details

No booking required

COVID-19 Considerations

This event will run in line with local & national government guidelines at the time of the festival.

Additional Information

There are a number of on-site cafes Contact for the day: 0192 581 8904

Organised by

Durham County Council

Read more: www.heritageopendays.org.uk/visiting/event/east-durham-heritage-group