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Discover the history of three iconic Northeast brands, Ringtons, Barbour and Fenwicks.

Saint Ann's is a Grade I listed Georgian church which forms part of the city's iconic Quayside skyline. An exhibition on the history of the church will be on display.

A promenade tour around the theatre giving an insight into the working lives of historic staff from the theatre. Come and meet Miss Hart, our Victorian Box Office manager and William Guthrie the Front of House intendant amongst others!

S. John's is a medieval church dating from 1130. Interesting features include an anchorite's squint, font cover, Jacobean pulpit, and medieval stained glass. Connections to several well-known figures including Richard Grainger and Charles Avison.

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.

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.

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.

Trinity House is home to an historic maritime organisation. It is a Grade I listed building with its own Chapel (1505) and Banqueting Hall (1721) as well as other fascinating rooms. Maritime artefacts and paintings will be on display.

Nestling in the forest, The Banqueting House stands in a grassy clearing looking down towards an octagonal pool and the Derwent Valley, in the highest part of Gibside Park, near the Column of British Liberty and Gibside chapel.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Explore Ballast Hills Burial Ground at dusk, with project guides stationed along the pathway to share stories, site history, and moments for reflection and memory in this hidden Ouseburn burial space.

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.

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Explore the fascinating collection of the Newcastle Photo Archive, a chance to share memories and discover the history of the West End.

A chance to discover the history of St James' Church Graveyard in the West End, telling the story of the changing community of West Newcastle.

Discover the lives of local residents living and working along the West Newcastle Riverside, in this series of short films.

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.

Drop in for a tour or come and hear about the Blyth and Tyne Railway.

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.

Visitors can enjoy the grandeur and beauty of the only elliptical church in England, whilst being guided through its history.

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

The Mansion House is the official residence of the Lord Mayor of Newcastle. The tour explores the history of the building and past occupants.

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

A unique opportunity to view inside this Victorian Real Tennis court which is in daily use by members of Jesmond Dene Real Tennis Club. History boards provide details of the Court's place in local history.

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.

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.

The Church will be open with guides for visitors to view an exhibition of the recently restored and relocated Grade II Star Listed Organ built by Robert Postill of York and installed around 1870.

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.

Drop into High Bridge Works to view our heritage display about the creative legacy of our site, or sign up for a free tour to learn about our Grade II listed building and its varied histories as Watson's Works and Ward’s Printers.

A place of wander and wonder since 1835. Step inside from the streets of Newcastle and experience generations of preserved history within our magnificent Grade I listed building.

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.

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

One of the finest Grade II* listed Victorian churches in the North East. Designed by R J Johnson, it is the crowning glory of the architect's work, containing his memorial reredos and some fine Kempe windows.

Join artist Julia Heslop for a unique look at the history of the Elswick Lead Works, exploring Lead Production on Tyneside.

Discover the history of the General Strike on Tyneside with Ed Waugh, writer of the hit plays, Wor Bella and The Cramlington Train Wreckers.

Sacred Heart Church contains one of northern England's finest collections of William Morris & Co. stained glass, featuring outstanding Pre-Raphaelite designs by Edward Burne-Jones, William Morris and Ford Madox Brown.

Connect with our past by exploring Victoria Tunnel's use as an air raid shelter on this taster tour created from our oral history archive.

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.

Enjoy exploring the ancient passageways and chambers, discover the hidden stories of the Castle’s inhabitants over the centuries, and take a journey up the roof to see the most commanding views of the city.

Late-Victorian Arts & Crafts church with a distinctive campanile, striking interior, fronted by a pleasant green.

Friends of Elswick Cemeteries invite you to take a tour of Newcastle's largest cemetery, which opened in 1857, the burial place of many historic local characters and with fabulous views.

Friends of Elswick Cemeteries guided tour of the graves in one of the earliest garden cemeteries in England, now a listed park and garden.

Put your detective skills to the test! Follow a trail through the Ouseburn, uncover stories from the Valley's past, solve the clues and complete the challenge to win a small prize.

The Tanfield Railway is the oldest operating railway in the world, dating from 1725, and in 2026 was voted 'Railway of the Year' by the Heritage Railway Association. Visit to learn more about our development historically and now.

Discover the stories of traders past at this beautiful historic market. A place of wander and wonder since 1835.

Join our archivists to explore the story of Jennie Shearan and the extraordinary local community campaign for environmental justice.