North East

Properties and events in North East

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'Churchyard Mysteries' - All-Age Guided Tour

Newcastle Cathedral, St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE1 1PF
In person
Pre-booking preferred

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

Newcastle City Library, Charles Avison Building, 33 New Bridge Street West, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE1 8AX
In person
Pre-booking required

In 2025 we are celebrating the 200th anniversary of the modern railway, join Amanda to find out about George Stephenson's fascinating achievements.

A Walk in the Park

Leazes Park, Richardson Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE2 4BJ
In person
Pre-booking not required

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

A walking tour of Alnwick's lost pubs.

Market Place, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1HS
In person
Pre-booking required

This walking tour of Alnwick’s lost pubs will show the visitor the location of Alnwick’s lost Beer Houses, Taverns and Inns. It will also provide a summary of their history and that of some interesting survivors.

African Footsteps

Royal Station Hotel, Neville Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE1 5DH
In person
Pre-booking not required

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.

Allendale Quaker Meeting House Open Day

Allendale Quaker Meeting House, Wooley Burn Foot, Allendale, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 9NE
In person
Pre-booking not required

Our historic Quaker Meeting House founded in 1690 is a quiet and peaceful place of worship. Allendale Quakers will show visitors around the Meeting House and gardens and tell the story of Allen Valley Quakers past and present.

Alnwick Baptist Church

Lisburn Street, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1UR
In person
Pre-booking not required

Alnwick Baptist Church is a Grade II Listed Building completed in 1840. The church will be open from 10am to 4 pm and there will be displays showing the history of the church and the current outreach to the community. Refreshments will be available.

Alnwick Masonic Centre

Prudhoe Street, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1UW
In person
Pre-booking not required

Come and see a Masonic meeting room with displays of historic records of Masters of local Lodges and presentations about the building, the first designed by F. R. Wilson.

Alnwick Youth Hostel

34-38 Green Batt, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1TU
In person
Pre-booking not required

Visit the site of Alnwick's 19th century House of Correction. See Alnwick's 19th century courthouse and the prisoners' exercise yard with original wall and windows with bars, still in use for hostel guests - who may come and go as they please!

Arbeia Roman Fort

Arbeia Roman Fort & Museum, Baring Street, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE33 2BB
In person
Pre-booking required

Free tour of Arbeia Roman Fort.

Archaeology in Upper Teesdale

Newbiggin, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 0XE
In person
Pre-booking not required

Archaeology in Upper Teesdale. Sat. 20th and Sun. 21st September, 10:30-15:00. Discover how people lived and used the landscape of Upper Teesdale over the last 10,000 years. Exhibition, guided walks, talks by Altogether archaeology.

Architects who left their mark on Alnwick

The Shambles, Northumberland Hall, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1TN
In person
Pre-booking not required

Who are the architects who left their mark on Alnwick? What is their story? And where can their work be seen today?

Bailiffgate Museum & Gallery

Bailiffgate Museum & Gallery, 14 Bailiffgate, 14 Bailiffgate, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1LX
In person
Pre-booking not required

Ten thousand years of history in one visit with interactive displays and childrens' activities plus a stunning art exhibition

Behind the Books Tours

23 Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE1 1SE
In person
Pre-booking required

Join one of our expert guides to find out about the fascinating history of one of Newcastle's hidden gems.

Bensham Grove Community Centre/ The newly discovered history of Bensham Grove Settlement 1919-1950

Sidney Grove, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, NE8 2XD
In person
Pre-booking not required

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.

Berwick Masonic Hall

The Masonic Hall, The Parade, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1EE
In person
Pre-booking not required

Look around a working Masonic Hall which has operated from here for over 150 years. View the working tools and regalia of a Masonic Lodge. Find out about the building's history and the lodges who are based here.

Big Battlefield Walks Weekends - Battle of Otterburn 1388

R T C Sports Centre, Otterburn, Northumberland, NE19 1HE
In person
Pre-booking required

A guided walk across the 1388 battlefield at Otterburn

Cherryburn

Cherryburn, Station Bank, Mickley, Stocksfield, Northumberland, NE43 7DD
In person
Pre-booking not required

Discover the birthplace of famous artist, engraver and naturalist Thomas Bewick, nestled in the Tyne Valley. With an accessible garden and an unrivalled collection of his work, Cherryburn is surrounded by the natural world that inspired his work.

Christ Church, Shieldfield, Newcastle upon Tyne

Simpson Terrace (opposite Shieldfield Green), Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE2 1XB
In person
Pre-booking not required

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.

Church of Our Lady of Mercy and St. Godric

Church of our Lady of Mercy and St. Godric, 2, Castle Chare, Durham, County Durham, DH1 4RD
In person
Pre-booking not required

Between the train and the bus stations, a landmark in the Durham City Conservation Area, St. Godric's Grade II listed church was designed by Edward Pugin. Opened in 1864 it has beautiful examples of Victorian stained glass and a fine high altar.