Days Out in Newcastle Upon Tyne

The Newcastle Food Festival 2026: A Bank Holiday Feast

Big news, Newcastle!We're heading back to where it all started.On the May Bank Holiday weekend, 2nd–4th May 2026, we're returning to our home in Exhibition Park…

Exhibition Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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Grey's Monument tour

Climb the 164 steps to the top of Grey's Monument on a tour with Newcastle City Guides.The Monument is named after Charles, 2nd Earl Grey, who was born in North…

Grey's Monument, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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Summerhill WA

An early 19th century development, Summerhill is a delightful but little-known backwater.

Discovery Museum, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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Prayers for the Holy Land Choral Evensong, Q&A and Reception

Join us for an inclusive service of Choral Evensong as we pray for peace and reconciliation in the Holy Land.After the service, you are warmly invited to stay f…

Newcastle Cathedral, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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Centenary of the Miners Lock-Out and the General Strike of 1926 WA

The walk will focus on the impact the General Strike 1926 had on Newcastle and the North East a hundred years ago this week.

Barras Bridge, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Exclusive Tours: Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award 2025 & Exploring Identity exhibition

Amy Pargeter, Exhibition Officer at the Laing, will give an exclusive tour of the new temporary exhibition, the National Portrait Gallerys celebrated painting c…

Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Flea/Jumble Sale Market

Join us for an afternoon of rummaging, browsing, and discovering hidden gems from a mix of local sellers.Expect vintage finds, pre-loved clothing, books, vinyl,…

The Old Coal Yard, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A Bed for the NIght

What was it like to be poor in Victorian Newcastle? This walk examines the stories of five people living in 19th century Newcastle and how the experience of dis…

The Guildhall, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The General Strike in the North East

Talk by Dr Joe RedmayneIn association with North East MuseumsThis lecture uncovers the history of the British General Strike of 1926.

City Library, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Murder Mystery Dinner

Tonight is the Gala dinner being held before filming starts for the finale of TOO MANY COOKS, with an important invited audience of which you are a member.

Blackfriars Restaurant and Banquet Hall, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Icy Sedgwick – The Ethics of Ghost Hunting

Ghost hunting has evolved from a pseudoscientific pursuit in the 19th century into a lucrative commercial powerhouse, driven in part by the success of TV shows…

1867 cafe bar, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Ouseburn Valley

Join us for a tour of this fascinating area. We look at the history and redevelopment of the valley with bridges towering above, and a burn down below.

Ship Inn, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Civic Centre WA

Newcastle Civic Centre is a venue like no other - It is a combination of our rich history, long lasting traditions, flexibility, and authentic modernist archite…

Barras Bridge, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Royals Revolutionaries and Reformers WA

Newcastle has hosted thousands of visitors over the years. From kings to elephants, we look at buildings associated with just a few of these with an emphasis on…

Grey's Monument, Newcastle Upon Tyne