Newcastle upon Tyne
Properties and events in Newcastle upon Tyne
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'Churchyard Mysteries': All-Ages 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!
'The Workers' Church' - St Hilda's Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne
Railways and shipbuilding are inextricably linked to the story of St. Hilda's Jesmond (1905). Everyday histories of local people, Arts & Crafts features, a hanging pix and a magnificent triptych by artist Francis Newbery of Glasgow.School of Art.
A Forgotten NE Photographer - Charles Nicol
Julian Harrop, from Beamish Museum, tells the story of Charles Nicol, a gifted photographer based in Grosvenor Road in Jesmond, whose archive is a vital record of local places and personalities from 1900 onwards.
A Walk in the Park
A Heritage Walk in the Park covering the history of the first People's Park in Newcastle and exploring the stories of people connected with the park since it opened in 1873.
African Footsteps
Celebrating the ordinary and the resilient: African lives in Newcastle. On this short walk you will be fascinated by the careers and domestic lives of African workers and students in 18th, 19th and 20th century Newcastle.
Alderman Fenwick's House
Alderman Fenwick's House, dating back to 1670, is one of the rarest surviving examples of an original Merchant’s house. Journey through this unique building and its exciting features.
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.
Beneath This Ground: Music and Poetry at Ballast Hills Burial Ground
Join us at Ballast Hills Burial Ground for "Beneath This Ground," a moving performance of poetry and fiddle music inspired by the lives of the 40,000 people buried here, bringing their stories to life in this atmospheric historic setting.
Big Battlefield Walks Weekends - Civil War Siege of Newcastle 1644
Civil War Events in Newcastle
Brinkburn Brewery Tour: Local Brewing History and Ballast Hills Stories
Take a tour of Brinkburn St Brewery and enjoy a a small display on the brewing-related occupations of people buried at Ballast Hills Burial Ground, including brewers, publicans, coopers, maltsters, labourers, and merchants.
Chillingham Road Primary School Museum
A small museum showing the history of one of the oldest schools in Newcastle. A museum full of fascinating information about school life and South Heaton from Victorian times, through two World Wars, up to the present day.
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.
Everyday Histories at Ballast Hills: Archives, Activities, and Stories
Join us at Brinkburn St Brewery for hands-on activities exploring the everyday histories of Ballast Hills Burial Ground, with archive material, family-history prompts, family trees, and stories of people buried at this important Ouseburn Valley site.
Explore Ballast Hills: Self-Guided Trail and Onsite Guides
Pick up a Ballast Hills Burial Ground "Explorer’s Guide" for a self-guided visit, and/or speak with project guides on site to ask questions, hear stories, and explore its everyday histories.
Exploring some of the everyday stories within Jesmond Old Cemetery
Join the Friends of Jesmond Old Cemetery on one of our heritage tours, where we explore some of the everyday stories behind the famous, and not so famous, people buried in this historic cemetery.
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.
Giving to the City
Philanthropy is about giving money, time and resources to help others. This walk will highlight our philanthropic past and how we came together through philanthropic acts, large and small, for the greater good of our region
Grainger Market - Everyday Histories exhibition
Discover the stories of traders past at this beautiful historic market. A place of wander and wonder since 1835.