The Haltwhistle Railway Station, along with its Signal Box and Water Tower, will welcome visitors for free as part of Heritage Open Days.
The station, opened in 1838, is regarded as 'one of the best examples of a Georgian railway station still in use today'.
Guests can explore the legacy of Thomas Edmondson, the inventor of the format for the card tickets globally used, by issuing their own reproduction in the 1855 Ticket Office.
Guided tours will lead individuals through a pedestrian tunnel to the 1851 Alston Arches viaduct.
Visitors can also admire the view from the 1901 Signal Box and understand the essentials of railway signalling.
Tea breaks can be enjoyed in the former Water Tower, a listed building dating from 1861 that has been renovated to accommodate a café and an event space.
The railway station’s role in evacuating children from Tyneside during World War II will also be brought to light, and the recently opened Lyric and Line: Roman Routes exhibition will show off songs and stories.
Children can look forward to a visit from Edmondson the sheep and Arlo the badger, while the refurbished waiting rooms will display the history of neighbouring parishes and an exhibition covering Hadrian’s Wall.
Visitors with energy to spare can get creative with the station's cyclo-knitting machine.
The events will take place on Friday, September 13, and Saturday, September 14, from 10.30am–4pm.
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