Newcastle upon Tyne
Properties and events in Newcastle upon Tyne
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'Make Your Own Film Poster' Print Workshop
Come and make your very own film poster in our screen printing workshop led by the experts at Incubate Print Making and using materials from the Tyneside Cinema archives.
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
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.
Artist-guided sketch-walks
A unique opportunity to create your own ‘chapbook’ to mark Heritage Open Days, guided and supported by skilled and experienced urban sketchers and artists with a love of the heritage of Newcastle.
Ballast Hills Burial Ground: A Musical Tour
Come along and hear about the stories of those buried beneath Ballast Hills in an exciting new music and poetry performance inspired by Newcastle University's research into the site's burial records.
Behind the Books Tour
Join our guides to find out all about the Lit & Phil, a Newcastle institution. Explore the library's nooks and crannies and hear fascinating facts from our past, from lightbulbs and Egyptian mummies, to the arrival of the wombat!
Christ Church, Shieldfield, Newcastle upon Tyne
Christ Church has for the last 163 years been the parish church for Shieldfield. This Grade II* listed building is a fine example of Victorian Gothic architecture. Its interior captures the history of Shieldfield.
Civic Treasures: the town halls and civic centres of North-East England
A fascinating look at the history of the civic buildings in the North-East of England.
Farrell Centre's Cultural Campus
Explore the hidden heritage of Newcastle University’s Cultural Corner. Take a guided route through Newcastle University's architectural and historic gems; from The Farrell Centre to the School of Architecture and The Hatton Gallery.
Figures of Tyne
An exhibition of exquisite ‘chapbooks’ made by Steve Pardue and fellow artists and urban sketchers during the development and making of the ‘Figures of Tyne’ public artwork shortly to be installed on the new HMRC building at Pilgrim’s Gate.
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.
From You to Me and Back Again: A Printmaking Walk Through the Ouseburn Valley
An immersive heritage trail that explores significant historical sites and personal narratives from the Ouseburn Trust archives. You will collect unique linocut stamps to incorporate into your own print that you can take home at the end of the trail.
Grainger Market
The wonderful Grainger Market opened in 1835, Newcastle's first supermarket. Its airy alleyways and newly refurbished domed roof is certainly worth a visit. Book a tour of the market and find out its secrets.
Guided Tour of Scotswood Station
Discover the fascinating history of Scotswood's railway network.
Guided Tour of St James' Graveyard
A chance to have an expert Guided Tour of a local historic graveyard.
Heritage railway tours
Guided tours of the Aln Valley Railway main site, Lionheart
Heritage Tour
Tyneside Cinema is a unique and historic building that’s well worth seeing first-hand. Take a tour around our beautiful Art Deco venue with one of our expert tour guides.
High Bridge Works Heritage Display & Tour
Drop into High Bridge Works to learn more about the creative legacy of our site. Home to pioneers since 1767, join a free tour to learn about our Grade II listed building and its varied histories as Watson's Works and Ward’s Printers.