Newcastle upon Tyne
Properties and events in Newcastle upon Tyne
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'Churchyard Mysteries' - All-Age Guided Tour
Enjoy a fascinating tour through the Cathedral churchyard. Was Queen Victoria truly unamused by her visits to Newcastle? Why does a ‘Vampire Rabbit’ overlook the Cathedral? Meet us in St Nicholas Square and join us in exploring the Cathedral grounds!
1825 George Stephenson's Stockton to Darlington Railway, talk by Amanda Hepburn
In 2025 we are celebrating the 200th anniversary of the modern railway, join Amanda to find out about George Stephenson's fascinating achievements.
A Library for the Future : Children's Vision for Jesmond Library
Exhibition and informal talk celebrating the creativity of Year 5 students from Newcastle Preparatory School as part of the RIBA Architecture Ambassador Programme.
A Walk in the Park
A Heritage Walk in the Park covering the history of the first People's Park in Newcastle, its setting in the Leazes Conservation Area and some of its flora & fauna
African Footsteps
Follow in the footsteps of Paul Robeson, Frederick Douglass, and 18th–20th century African and Caribbean residents and students. This heritage walk celebrates the people and places that shaped history in Newcastle.
All Saints Church, Newcastle upon Tyne
Visitors can enjoy the grandeur and beauty of the only elliptical church in England, whilst being guided through its history.
Arbeia Roman Fort
Free tour of Arbeia Roman Fort.
Behind the Books Tours
Join one of our expert guides to find out about the fascinating history of one of Newcastle's hidden gems.
Brasilia of the North
In the early 1960s the Leader of the Council, T Dan Smith’s vision was to make Newcastle ‘the Brasilia of the North’, the envy of others. This walk looks at the significant landmarks in the history of the city’s regeneration during the last 60 years
Christ Church, Shieldfield, Newcastle upon Tyne
Christ Church is a fine example of Victorian Gothic architecture. Its interior includes carvings and artwork by notable religious artists of the 19th and 20th century.
Discover the photographic work of Laszlo Torday: Show and Tell
Discover the work a gifted local photographer Laszlo Torday, a chance to see his original photographic albums.
Farrell Centre Handling Sessions
Join us for two special handling sessions focusing on Sir Terry Farrell’s archive and key items from our Concrete Dreams exhibition.
From Flax to Freelance The History of 36 Lime Street
Join Ouseburn expert Mike Greatbatch and 36 Lime Street glass artist Sue Woolhouse on a tour of the exterior and then interior of 36 Lime Street, along the way explaining what its original use was and a tour of several studios.
Grainger Market
The Grainger Market is our city’s largest traditional covered market in the heart of Newcastle. Opened in 1835, you will find it in the Grainger Town area of the city in a purpose-built, elegant and classically styled Grade I listed building.
Grainger Town
During a five- year period in the 19th century Richard Grainger built the elegant town centre that became the jewel in the crown for Newcastle. Hear about Grainger’s life and the beautiful town centre we now know as Grainger Town.
HOD – Deaf Centre Make Some Noise!
Newcastle Deaf Centre Make Some Noise. Come and learn about the history and the current story of the Deaf Centre. Explore this beautiful building, learn about Deaf culture and try some handicrafts focussed on Deafness
Industry & Innovation: Lifting the Curtain on the Tyne Theatre & Opera House
A free 1-hour guided tour of our beautiful Grade I listed building including the understage area that hosts our unique Victorian stage machinery.
Jesmond Dene Real Tennis Club
A unique opportunity to view inside this Victorian Real Tennis court which is in daily use by members of Jesmond Dene Real Tennis Club. New history boards have been created and provide details of the Court's place in local history.
Jesmond Library : An Architectural Legacy on Display
This special exhibition features original drawings of Jesmond Library by architect Harry Faulkner-Brown, alongside the rarely seen physical model of the library - on loan from FaulknerBrowns Architects.
Jesmond Old Cemetery: a meander through the monuments.
Join the Friends of Jesmond Old Cemetery on one of our heritage tours, where we visit some of the final resting places of the famous, and not so famous, men and women who contributed so much to the history of Newcastle, the North East and beyond.