Tyne & Wear
Properties and events in Tyne & Wear
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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.
Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art: Building History and Behind the Scenes Tour
Join us for an exclusive behind the scenes look at Baltic. You'll learn about the history of the building and the regeneration of the Quayside area.
Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art: Quayside Tour
Find out more about the local sights and history of the NewcastleGateshead Quayside whilst enjoying the extraordinary views from Baltic's Level 5 Viewing Box.
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.
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
Birkheads Secret Garden
Visit Birkheads Secret Gardens to see the transformation of a former opencast mining site. The completed restoration is now a rural haven for wildlife, locals & international tourist attraction.
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.
Capturing Keelmen's Hospital at St Mary's
Meet the team collecting the stories of those who lived and worked at Keelmen's Hospital - a 1700s almshouse later converted to student housing. Get the best views of the building from Gateshead Quays and find out about its past, present and future.
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.
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.