Tyne & Wear
Properties and events in Tyne & Wear
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'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Visit one of the oldest buildings in North Shields.
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.
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.
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
Jarrow Hall
Join in on our events and activities at Jarrow Hall for Heritage Open Days on the 19th and 20th of September! From workshops and living history demonstrations to crafts and activities for the little ones, there will be something for everyone.
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.
Lead on the Tyne: The past, present and future of Elswick Lead Works, talk by Julia Heslop
Join artist Julia Heslop for a unique look at the history of the Elswick Lead Works, exploring Lead Production on Tyneside.
Living and Working along the Riverside, film screening
Discover the lives of local residents living and working along the West Newcastle Riverside, in this series of short films.
Our lives in the West End
Explore the fascinating collection of the Newcastle Photo Archive, a chance to share memories and discover the history of the West End.
Phoenix Hall Queen Street East Sunderland
Celebrating its 241st anniversary this year, Phoenix Hall is a Grade I listed building, it was built by the Phoenix Lodge in 1785 and is the only purpose Built Masonic Hall of its type. Built in the Palladian Style of Architecture.