Gateshead
Properties and events in Gateshead
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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
Find out more about the local sights and history of the NewcastleGateshead Quayside whilst enjoying the extraordinary views from Baltic's Level 5 Viewing Box.
Bensham Grove: A Day of Heritage & Homecoming
Step inside Bensham Grove for a joyful day of heritage, creativity, and community. Explore our historic rooms, discover local stories, enjoy hands‑on arts activities, and celebrate the people who shaped this special place. All ages welcome.
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.
Capturing Keelmen's Hospital at St Mary's
Meet the team collecting the stories of those who lived and worked at Keelmen's Hospital - a 1700s almshouse later converted to student housing. Get the best views of the building from Gateshead Quays and find out about its past, present and future.
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 Open Day and Dog Show
Enjoy panoramic views from this iconic structure on the River Tyne at Dunston, and stay for a community dog show! Head over to our pop-up space Tyne Derwent Way to see Sirkka-Liisa Kontinnen's photography of the Staiths in its working era.
Gibside National Trust
An escape into nature on the edge of Newcastle offering scenic walking paths, historic ruins, wildlife spotting opportunities, and family-friendly play areas. Visit free and enjoy all this plus special tours of the Chapel crypt.
Lake tree walk in 150th year of Saltwell Park
In 2026 Saltwell Park celebrates 150 Years of 'The People's Park'. This walk will take a route through Saltwell Park, a Grade II listed Victorian park designed by Edward Kemp in 1876 talking about the history of the park and trees of note.
Land of Oak & Iron Trust - Community History Sharing
Bring along your family history and heritage to spark conversations with the Land of Oak & Iron Trust. We’re excited to see pictures, diaries, journals, letters, heirlooms, and anything else you find fascinating about your past.
Land of Oak & Iron Trust - Map Room Mock-Up
Join members of the Land of Oak & Iron Story team to learn more about its vision for an improved heritage experience at the Heritage Centre in Winlaton Mill.
Land of Oak & Iron Trust - Research Group Drop-in
Drop-in and meet members of the Land of Oak & Iron Trust Research Group to learn more about its knowledge, activity, and research practice. Discover a wealth of maps and literature relating to the area and find out more about how to join the group.
Railway of the Year 2026, and the World's Oldest Railway
The Tanfield Railway is the oldest operating railway in the world, dating from 1725, and in 2026 was voted 'Railway of the Year' by the Heritage Railway Association. Visit to learn more about our development historically and now.
Saltwell Park Stroll
Walk around this beautiful Victorian park discovering stories of past and present. Find out the oddities of Saltwell Towers, the tale of the park’s oldest inhabitant and the story of the disappearing bandstands.
St Cuthbert's Church Blaydon
St Cuthbert's will be open with special displays from the Blaydon and Winlaton History Society. Talk on the Stargate Pit disaster by Val Scully at 2pm Saturday. Refreshments available.
St Helens Church 150th Anniversary
Please come to St Helens Victorian Church to visit the building and the wonderful stained glass
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.
The Forge, Winlaton
Visit Crowley’s Forge at Winlaton. This last remaining blacksmith’s forge, now a small museum, will be open with a selection of blacksmith’s tools and information about the village courtesy of Winlaton & District Local History Society.
Tyne Travel at St Mary's, Gateshead
Explore St Mary’s by the Tyne through the ages on digital maps and stories in the newspapers of the characters and happenings here - all with refreshments available from Magic Hat pop-up cafe.