Jubilant. Inspiring. Brass stars of the future. Youth Brass in Concert is back! Following on from the main Brass in Championships, the best in youth..... more >

The Glasshouse St Mary’s Square, Gateshead Quays Gateshead NE8 2JR

Sun 17 Nov 24

Gin & Rum Festival Newcastle

Join the fun and discover a unique experience that celebrates the best of Gin and Rum and promises the party of the year!... more >

Newcastle Cathedral, St. Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1PE

Sat 16 Nov 24

Discover Clubs and Organisations in Tyne And Wear

Andrea Bocelli 30: The Celebration in Boldon Tyne and Wear

Journey to the Teatro del Silenzio (Theater of Silence) in Lajatico, a breathtaking natural amphitheater in Tuscany, as Andrea Bocelli returns to his... more >

Cineworld Boldon, Boldon Leisure Park, Abingdon Way, Boldon Colliery NE35 9PB

Sat 16 Nov 24

Blue Tyne Creative Pop Up Stall

Lorna from Blue Tyne Creative will be at the Heritage Centre with her wonderful pop-up stall selling a fantastic range of hand made arts and crafts –... more >

Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre, Spa Well Road, Winlaton Mill, Blaydon on Tyne, Tyne & Wear NE21 6RU

Sat 16 Nov 24

The Best of Grohl - The Rigger, Newcastle

The Best of Grohl is the ultimate rock show dedicated to the legendary rock icon Dave Grohl. This four-piece powerhouse delivers an electrifying rock..... more >

Marsh Parade, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Newcastle ST5 1BT

Fri 15 Nov 24

An Evening Of Clairyovance with Karen Dawson - The Armstrong Hall · South Shields

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Armstrong Hall, Stanhope Road, South Shields, NE33 4BQ

Thu 14 Nov 24

Gwyneth Goes Skiing

Awkward Productions are taking their viral sensation Gwyneth Goes Skiing on a UK & Ireland tour this autumn... more >

27-29 Broad Chare, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3DQ

Wed 13 Nov 24

Dobbies' Grow How: Grow your own gifts

Dobbies will host a free festive-inspired Grow How workshop focused on gardening gift ideas, just in time for the festive season... more >

Durham Road, Birtley DH3 2BQ

Wed 13 Nov 24

Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight

Treat yourself and your loved ones to an exceptional early piano recital at the beautiful candlelit venue of Newcastle Catheral... more >

Newcastle Cathedral, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1PF

Sat 9 Nov 24

Fused Glass Lantern Workshop

Nat's Yates is a fantastic glass artist and is well known across the North East. Her stunning work is on display and for sale in our shop area..... more >

Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre, Spa Well Road, Winlaton Mill, Blaydon on Tyne NE21 6RU

Sat 2 Nov 24

Bugs N Stuff (2 Sessions)

Join us on this exciting and fun evening full of bugs and stuff! Guy Tansley of 'bugsnstuff' will be here with his wonderful world of..... more >

Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre, Spa Well Road, Winlaton Mill, Blaydon on Tyne NE21 6RU

Fri 1 Nov 24

Lost Treasures of the Oak & Iron Woods

Family-friendly Halloween adventures at the Land of Oak & Iron The Lost Treasure of the Oak & Iron Woods: The mischievous creatures of the... more >

Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre, Spa Well Road, Winlaton Mill, Blaydon on Tyne NE21 6RU

Mon 28 Oct 24

Folklore of British Birds

Why do we have a ‘murder’ of crows? What garden bird was hunted and sacrificed on St Stephen’s Day and which of the nation’s favourite birds has a..... more >

Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre, Spa Well Road, Winlaton Mill, Blaydon on Tyne NE21 6RU

Sun 27 Oct 24

Big Kid Circus Gateshead

Big Kid Circus presents the ONLY all female Globe Of Death in Europe. We have loads of exciting acts for all ages, live family entertainment, no..... more >

Metrocentre, Coach car park, opp. train station NE11 9DJ

Sun 27 Oct 24

Howl-O-Ween Dog Event & Costume Parade

Land of Oak & Iron is the perfect place to take your 4 legged friends for a walk – our Heritage Centre is dog friendly and we even have a doggie... more >

Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre, Spa Well Road, Winlaton Mill, Blaydon on Tyne NE21 6RU

Sun 27 Oct 24

Haunted: Ghost Stories and Their Afterlives

aunted: Ghost Stories And Their Afterlives “We all know the same ghosts: it's simply a question of how doggedly they haunt us... more >

Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre, Spa Well Road, Winlaton Mill, Blaydon on Tyne NE21 6RU

Sat 26 Oct 24

Cilla, Dusty, Lulu and Co Shout Out to the 60's

Get Ready to Step Inside the fabulous music of the 1960s where we celebrate some of the best icons of the decade... more >

The Little Theatre, 3A Saltwell View, Gateshead NE8 4JS

Sat 26 Oct 24

Belle Voix Trio - A Night of Northern Soul & Motown

Belle Voix are a stunning female trio who invite you to celebrate the classic sounds of Northern Soul & Motown... more >

The Little Theatre, 3A Saltwell View, Gateshead NE8 4JS

Fri 25 Oct 24

North East Ambulance Service

Members of staff from Groundwork North East & Cumbria team will be attending our Heritage Centre to engage members of the public about the North East... more >

Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre, Spa Well Road, Blaydon on Tyne NE21 6RU

Fri 25 Oct 24

Footloose The Musical

Featuring a fantastic live band and talented local cast, Footloose is a fast-paced drama with unforgettable dancing & 80's anthems including... more >

Playhouse Whitley Bay NE26 1LZ

Wed 23 Oct 24

Samling Academy in Concert

Enjoy an afternoon of talent, dedication and passion with the North East’s unique training programme for classical singers, Samling Academy... more >

The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, St Mary’s Square, Gateshead Quays, Gateshead NE8 2JR

Sun 20 Oct 24

An Evening Of Clairyovance with Karen Dawson - Gosforth Hotel, Newcastle

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217 High Street, Newcastle, NE3 1HQ

Tue 15 Oct 24

Blue Tyne Creative Pop Up Stall

Lorna from Blue Tyne Creative will be at the Heritage Centre with her wonderful pop-up stall selling a fantastic range of hand made arts and crafts –... more >

Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre, Spa Well Road, Winlaton Mill, Blaydon on Tyne NE21 6RU

Sun 13 Oct 24

The Quirky Wedding Fayre at Full Circle Co

The Quirky Wedding Fayre brings together the most unique wedding suppliers in a truly quirky venue to help make your wedding one of a kind!... more >

Hoults Yard, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 2HL

Sun 13 Oct 24

A Taste of Italy - An Evening of Languages & Food!

We're so excited to have CasaLingua with us at the Heritage Centre - with an evening of fun, food and Italian. Ciao!... more >

Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre, Spa Well Road, Winlaton Mill, Blaydon on Tyne NE21 6RU

Sat 12 Oct 24

Meet The Maker - with Cloth Dolly Crafts

Come and meet Cloth Dolly Craft at the Heritage Centre for one of our ‘Meet the Maker’ events. At Cloth Dolly Craft they work in a range of the..... more >

Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre, Spa Well Road, Winlaton Mill, Blaydon on Tyne NE21 6RU

Sat 12 Oct 24

Planting and Afternoon Tea: Autumn Edition

Dobbies Garden Centres has launched a brand new autumn edition of its hands-on planting experience, combined with a tasty Afternoon Tea... more >

Durham Road, Birtley DH3 2BQ

Tue 8 Oct 24

Blacksmithing Workshop

'True North Trades' consists of a Blacksmith, Furniture Maker/Woodworker and a General Handyman, they specialise in a range of products,... more >

Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre, Spa Well Road, Winlaton Mill, Blaydon on Tyne NE21 6RU

Sat 5 Oct 24

An Evening Of Clairyovance with Karen Dawson - 42 · Whitley Bay

An Evening Of Clairyovance with Karen Dawson - 42 · Whitley Bay more >

42, 56-58 South Parade, Whitley Bay, NE26 2RQ

Thu 3 Oct 24

An Evening Of Clairyovance with Angel Angela- The Armstrong Hall · South Shields

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The Armstrong Hall, Stanhope Road, South Shields, Tyne and wear, NE33 4BQ

Mon 30 Sep 24

CLASSIC CLAPTON unplugged at Seaton Delaval

Mike Hall and Adam Howells from CLASSIC CLAPTON the World's No1 Eric Clapton Tribute Band will perform a rare acoustic concert at Seaton... more >

Seaton Delaval Arts Centre, Blyth Street, Seaton Delaval, Whitley Bay NE25 0DY

Sat 28 Sep 24

Geology Walk in Land of Oak & Iron

Join Geologist Karl Egeland-Eriksen on this fascinating walk learning about how the different types of rock and the valley gorge were formed and the... more >

Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre, Spa Well Road, Blaydon on Tyne NE21 6RU

Sat 28 Sep 24

Live Music and Burger EveningL

Our live music and food evenings are back at the Heritage Centre! Join us for an entertaining evening of fantastic live music and food on the last..... more >

Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre, Spa Well Road, Winlaton Mill, Blaydon on Tyne NE21 6RU

Fri 27 Sep 24

ABBA Tribute night with Kiss The Teacher

Join Kiss The Teacher as they perform all of ABBA's greatest and most memorable hits in their 100% ABBAtraction show... more >

Champs Sports Bar and Gril, Washington NE38 0EF

Fri 27 Sep 24

An Evening of Clairvoyance with Karen Dawson - Forest Hall Social Club, Newcastle

An Evening of Clairvoyance with Karen Dawson - Forest Hall Social Club, Newcastle more >

Forest Hall Social Club, Errington Terrace,Newcastle, NE12 9DQ

Wed 25 Sep 24

Summer Meet the Maker Market

Land of Oak & Iron are excited to host our Summer Meet the Maker Market, bringing together some of our past Meet the Makers and new local artists and... more >

Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre, Spa Well Road, Winlaton Mill, Blaydon on Tyne NE21 6RU

Sat 21 Sep 24

Mike Memphis Night - THE ELVIS Experience

THE Elvis experience in the North East For one night only Mike Memphis performs Elvis Hits for your delectation.... more >

Barley Mow Village Hall Bedford Avenue Gateshead DH3 2AJ

Fri 20 Sep 24

An Evening Of Clairyovance with Karen Dawson - Gunners Club Sunderland

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Gunners Club, 10-11 Mary Street, Sunderland, SR1 3NH

Wed 18 Sep 24

The Quirky Wedding Fayre at The Castlefield Rooms

The Quirky Wedding Fayre brings together the most unique wedding suppliers in a truly quirky venue to help make your wedding one of a kind!... more >

18-20 Castle St, Manchester M3 4LZ

Sun 15 Sep 24

Hidden Nature Guided Walk

This free event is part of the national Heritage Open Days events. The Derwent Valley is steeped in natural and industrial history, where often..... more >

Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre, Spa Well Road, Winlaton Mill, Blaydon on Tyne NE21 6RU

Sun 15 Sep 24

Anglo-Saxon Jarrow's Travel Journal

Heritage Open Day: Told using a giant floor map to literally walk across Europe to the different locations mentioned, use your travel journal to find... more >

The Museum, Church Bank, Jarrow NE32 3DY

Sun 15 Sep 24

Washington FPit Museum - Meet the Architect

Heritage Open Day: A chance to meet the architect and hear more about our exciting plans for refurbishment of the historic museum, our new visitor... more >

Washington F Pit Museum, Albany Way, Washington NE37 1BN

Sat 14 Sep 24

National Glass Centre: Guided Tours and free craft activities to celebrate People's Art

Heritage Open Day: Visit the National Glass Centre in Sunderland on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 for guided tours and craft activities to celebrate the... more >

Liberty Way, Sunderland SR6 0GL

Sat 14 Sep 24

Christ Church, Shieldfield, Newcastle upon Tyne

Heritage Open Day: Christ Church has for the last 163 years been the parish church for Shieldfield. This Grade II* listed building is a fine example..... more >

Simpson Terrace (opposite Shieldfield Green), Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 1XB

Sat 14 Sep 24

Cullercoats Community Centre celebrating the R.N.L.I. bicentenary

Heritage Open Day: Celebrating The Cullercoats Lifeboats & their crews To celebrate the Bicentenary of the R.N.L.I... more >

Cullercoats Community Centre, Belle View Street, Cullercoats, North Shields NE30 4QX

Sat 14 Sep 24

Open Days at St.John's with local history exhibition

Heritage Open Day: Visit to St.John's Church designed by Enoch Bassett Keeling in an English High Victorian Rogue Gothic Revival style with a..... more >

West Lane, Killingworth Village, North Tyneside, Newcastle upon Tyne NE12 6BH

Sat 14 Sep 24

Christ Church

Heritage Open Day: Visit one of the oldest buildings in North Shields. Visit this fantastic Georgian/Victorian gem 356 years after it was..... more >

Preston Road, North Shields NE29 0LW

Sat 14 Sep 24

Mr Peebles In The Park!

Heritage Open Day: Take a step back in time to 1890 and the creation of North and South Marine Parks - as told by Mr John Peebles, Head Gardener... more >

Outside Park Keepers Cottage - North Marine Park, Lawe Road, South Shields NE33 2BD

Sat 14 Sep 24

The Lost History of Bensham Grove Settlement

Heritage Open Day: Come and see our beautiful jewel of a house in urban Gateshead. Regency and Victorian history and now inter war heritage in the..... more >

2 Sidney Grove, Gateshead NE8 2XD

Sat 14 Sep 24

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Things to do around Tyne And Wear

Tyne and Wear, situated on England's northeast coast, offers a mix of urban attractions, historical landmarks, and natural beauty. Whether you're a local or a visitor, here are some fantastic activities for a memorable day out in Tyne and Wear:

1. Victoria Tunnel & Quayside, Newcastle:
- Victoria Tunnel, running underneath Newcastle, is a well-preserved 19th-century wagonway. Originally used to transport coal, it later served as an air-raid shelter during World War II. Guided tours take visitors underground, where they experience the darkness and learn about life during wartime. Above ground, explore Quayside, a cultural hub along the waterfront. Don't miss the iconic Gateshead Millennium Bridge, famous for its tilt.

2. Newcastle Castle & Grainger Market, Newcastle:
- Visit medieval Newcastle Castle, built on the site of the ancient fortress that gave the city its name. Explore restored rooms and learn about its history. Nearby, Grainger Market offers a vibrant shopping experience with independent stalls and eateries.

3. Angel of the North, Gateshead:
- Marvel at the Angel of the North, a striking contemporary sculpture by Antony Gormley. Standing 20 meters tall, it overlooks the A1 motorway and has become an iconic symbol of the region.

4. Arbeia Roman Fort & Museum, South Shields:
- Step back in time at Arbeia Roman Fort, an excavated Roman garrison. Explore reconstructed buildings, see artifacts, and learn about life on the northern frontier of the Roman Empire.

5. Tynemouth Priory & Castle:
- Visit the dramatic Tynemouth Priory, perched on a cliff overlooking the North Sea. Explore the ruins, enjoy panoramic views, and learn about its history as a medieval monastery and later a coastal defense fort.

6. South Shields Beach & Pier:
- Relax on South Shields Beach, stroll along the promenade, and take in the fresh sea air. The historic South Pier offers lovely views of the coastline and the mouth of the River Tyne.

7. Jesmond Dene Park, Newcastle:
- Escape to Jesmond Dene, a picturesque park with wooded valleys, waterfalls, and walking trails. Enjoy a leisurely picnic or explore the charming Ouseburn Valley nearby.

8. Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, Gateshead:
- Art enthusiasts should visit the Baltic Centre, housed in a converted flour mill. Explore contemporary exhibitions, enjoy the rooftop terrace, and take in the views of the Tyne and Newcastle skyline.

9. Souter Lighthouse & The Leas, Whitburn:
- Discover Souter Lighthouse, the first lighthouse in the world designed and built specifically to use alternating electric current. Explore the rugged coastline along The Leas, a scenic clifftop walk.

10. St. Mary's Lighthouse & Nature Reserve, Whitley Bay:
- Visit the iconic St. Mary's Lighthouse, accessible via a causeway at low tide. Explore the rock pools, spot seabirds, and climb to the top for panoramic views. The adjacent nature reserve is perfect for wildlife enthusiasts.

Remember to check opening hours and any booking requirements for these attractions. Whether you're interested in history, art, or coastal walks, Tyne and Wear promises an enriching day out!