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St Mary's Skyline - an after-hours architectural tour of St Mary's Heritage Centre

St. Marys Church, Oakwellgate, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, NE8 2AU

  • 17 Sep 2025
  • In person
  • Pre-booking not required

From the work of Robert Trollope to John Dobson, join our expert guides on an evening tour to explore the architecture of this Grade I listed former church and graveyard. Then, head out to the grounds to sketch the best view of Newcastle's quayside.

St. Mary's Heritage Centre, a former church, dates from the 14th century but has architectural features from the 11th to 19th centuries!

In these special after-hours tours, you'll find out why St Mary's looks more 'medieval' now than it actually did in the medieval period, and what happened to the mausoleum that architect Robert Trollope designed for himself.

Then, head out into the grounds to take in the best view of Newcastle's skyline with iconic architecture like Newcastle Castle, All Saint's Church, and Keelmen's Hospital. Compare what you see today to historic images taken through the timeline of St Mary's storied past.

We'll have art supplies at the ready so you can create a keepsake of your evening visit!









Timings & Tours

Wednesday 17 September:
1700-1900 tours at 1700 and 1800

Location & directions

St. Marys Church, Oakwellgate, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, NE8 2AU

Directions:
We're right opposite The Glasshouse (formerly known as The Sage).
Contact on day:
Katie Liddane
Telephone number:
+447576314051

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Some of the tour will require access to grass areas and parts of the grounds are sloped. Paths can be a little slippery underfoot depending on weather.

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:
20
Est. tour duration:
0 hour(s) 45 minute(s)

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