Gateshead
Properties and events in Gateshead
Before heading out for your Heritage Open Days visit, please check entries for last-minute changes.
A Heritage Stroll Around Saltwell Park led by Ian Daley
A one-hour stroll around Saltwell Park, exploring its fascinating history, hosted by Ian Daley.
Architecture by Industrial Railway Engineers - Five Centuries with the World's Oldest Railway at Tanfield
Our section of Tanfield Railway celebrates its 300th anniversary this year, making it the oldest operating railway in the world, but the whole route spans five centuries. Visit to learn more about our development historically and now.
Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art: Building History and Behind the Scenes Tour
Join us for an exclusive behind the scenes look at Baltic. You'll learn about the history of the building and the regeneration of the Quayside area.
Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art: Quayside Tour
Explore the NewcastleGateshead Quayside and local history as Baltic Crew take you on this relaxed tour.
Behind the Scenes with Progressive Players @ Little Theatre Gateshead
Have a tour of the only theatre to be built and to open during WW2. The Little Theatre Gateshead was built as a permanent home for the Progressive Players by the influential Dodds Sisters.
Bensham Grove Community Centre/ The newly discovered history of Bensham Grove Settlement 1919-1950
Come and hear about Babies, Art and J.B.Priestly. The first Nursery in the North-East, the Unemployed Men's Club, Music, Dancing, and Strong Women. All at Bensham Grove Community Centre, Bensham, Gateshead.
Birkheads Secret Garden
Visit Birkheads Secret Gardens to see the transformation of a former opencast mining site. The completed restoration is now a rural haven for wildlife, locals & international tourist attraction. Sept. 12-14th and Sept.18th-21st 1100-1500.
Dunston Staithes, Steamers and Teemers - Walking Tour
A unique walk exploring the history of Dunston Staithes and the industry that would have been visible from them on both banks of the Tyne. The walk will take us onto the actual staithes – one of Europe’s largest timber structures
Dunston Staiths
Enjoy panoramic river views from this iconic, Grade ll listed, scheduled monument on the River Tyne at Dunston. Also head over to our pop-up space Tyne Derwent Way to see Sirkka-Liisa Kontinnen's photography of the Staiths in its working era.
Friends of Saltwell Park Tree Walk
Join the Friends of Saltwell Park for a guided tour and discussion of some of our Park’s native and non native trees. On the walk we will identify different species, learn about their characteristics, discover their benefits to humans and wildlife.
Gibside National Trust
An escape into nature on the edge of Newcastle offering scenic walking paths, historic ruins, wildlife spotting opportunities, and family-friendly activities. Visit free and enjoy special talks, tours and activities for Heritage Open Days.
St Cuthbert's Church Blaydon
St Cuthbert's will be open with special displays on the history of the church and from the Blaydon and Winlaton History Society. Talk by Val Scully at 2pm Saturday. Refreshments available.
St Mary's Skyline - an after-hours architectural tour of St Mary's Heritage Centre
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.
The Banqueting House at Gibside
Nestling in the forest, The Banqueting House stands in a grassy clearing looking down towards an octagonal pool and the Derwent Valley, in the highest part of Gibside Park, near the Column of British Liberty and Gibside chapel.
Visit St Helens Church Low Fell Gateshead
Please take time to visit St Helens Church Low Fell