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

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

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

Discover Clubs and Organisations in Tyne And Wear

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

MEET THE MAKER with artist Sarah Stevenson

Come and meet Sarah Stevenson at the Heritage Centre for one of our ‘Meet the Maker’ events. ‘Ambition Artwork’ is a different kind of art..... more >

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

Sat 14 Sep 24

Book Launch: The Hearts A Family Of Substance (a dark, spicy romance)

COME ALONG TO MIX, MINGLE AND HELP US CELEBRATE THE LAUNCH OF THIS EXCITING NEW BOOK. We would love to meet you... more >

Washington Arts Centre Theatre, Biddick Lane, Fatfield, Washington Tyne & Wear, (Free parking available & disabled access) NE38 8AB

Sat 14 Sep 24

Alderman Fenwick's House

Heritage Open Day: Alderman Fenwick's House, dating back to 1670, is one of the rarest surviving examples of an original Merchantâ€™s house... more >

Alderman Fenwick’s House, 98-100 Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 6SQ

Fri 13 Sep 24

Figures of Tyne

Heritage Open Day: An exhibition of exquisite â€˜chapbooksâ€™ made by Steve Pardue and fellow artists and urban sketchers during the development and... more >

11-13 Clayton Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5PN

Fri 13 Sep 24

Gibside National Trust

Heritage Open Day: An escape into nature on the edge of Newcastle offering scenic walking paths, historic ruins, wildlife spotting opportunities, and... more >

Gibside National Trust, near Rowlands Gill, Gateshead NE16 6BG

Fri 13 Sep 24

St Matthew High Elswick

Heritage Open Day: 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..... more >

11 Summerhill Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 6EJ

Fri 13 Sep 24

Jesmond Dene Real Tennis Club

Heritage Open Day: A unique opportunity to view inside this Victorian Real Tennis court which is in daily use by members of Jesmond Dene Real Tennis... more >

Jesmond Dene Real Tennis Club, Matthew Bank, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 3RE

Fri 13 Sep 24

West Newcastle in Film

Heritage Open Day: A fantastic free day of film showings about the history of Newcastle's West End... more >

West End Customer Service Centre, Condercum Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 9JH

Fri 13 Sep 24

The Wheel of Time - Evening Talk

Like the Derwent Valley, the Blaydon Burn has a rich and fascinating history with surprising international links... more >

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

Thu 12 Sep 24

Washington Old Hall

Heritage Open Day: Visit Washington Old Hall free of charge At the heart of historic Washington village this picturesque stone manor house and its... more >

Washington Old Hall, The Avenue, Washington NE38 7LE

Thu 12 Sep 24

John Marley Centre - Past and Present

Heritage Open Day: Join us for an afternoon at The John Marley Centre, a former 1930s secondary school and a present-day arts centre... more >

John Marley Centre, Muscott Grove, Newcastle upon Tyne NE15 6TT

Thu 12 Sep 24

An Evening Of Clairyovance with Karen Dawson - Black Bull East Boldon · East Boldon

An Evening Of Clairyovance with Karen Dawson - Black Bull East Boldon · East Boldon more >

Blackbull, 53 Front Street, East Boldon, NE36 0SD

Thu 12 Sep 24

St Michael and All Angels Church, Houghton le Spring

Heritage Open Day: There has been a centre for worship on this site for thousands of years, Christian worship was first established with a stone... more >

St Michael & All Angels Church, Church St, Houghton le Spring DH4 4DN

Thu 12 Sep 24

Sunderland Minster

Heritage Open Day: Beautiful city centre church with a long history and interesting architectural features and stained glass... more >

High Street West, Sunderland SR1 3ET

Wed 11 Sep 24

The Old Rectory Heritage Walk

Heritage Open Day: A guided walk through the beautiful, historical Houghton Le Spring, Follow the historic Saints Trail and view some key sites that... more >

The Old Rectory, The Broadway, Houghton Le Spring DH4 4BB

Tue 10 Sep 24

St Johns Cemetery, Elswick

Heritage Open Day: Take a tour of Newcastle's largest cemetery, which opened in 1857, the burial place of many historic local characters and... more >

St Johns Cemetery, Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 7RR

Tue 10 Sep 24

Victoria Tunnel WW2 Voices

Heritage Open Day: Connect with our past by exploring Victoria Tunnel's use as an air raid shelter on this taster tour created from our oral... more >

Victoria Tunnel, Ouse Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 2DQ

Tue 10 Sep 24

Discover Hollinside Manor

Discover the ‘Giant's Castle’ which presides over the lower Derwent Valley, with a knowledgeable local walk leader on one of our free Heritage... more >

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

Tue 10 Sep 24

Westgate Hill Cemetery

Heritage Open Day: Guided tour of the graves in one of the earliest garden cemeteries in England, now a listed park and garden... more >

Westgate Hill Cemetery, Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 6NF

Tue 10 Sep 24

The Common Room collection!

Heritage Open Day: Visit The Common Room, tour our fabulous Grade II* Listed building and see some of the gems of our collection!... more >

Neville Hall, Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1SE

Tue 10 Sep 24

Stories of the Stones: St Johns Cemetery, Elswick

Heritage Open Day: Find out more about the Stories of the Stones Project - an arts, nature and heritage exploration of St Johns & Westgate Hill... more >

St Johns Cemetery, Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 7RR

Mon 9 Sep 24

The Old Rectory

Heritage Open Day: The Old Rectory will be open to view with displays, tours and worksheets. Come along and see our historic council chamber or catch..... more >

The Old Rectory, The Broadway, Houghton Le Spring DH4 4BB

Mon 9 Sep 24

Roker Pier Tunnel and Lighthouse Presentation

Heritage Open Day: A one hour slide show presentation and talk on the Iconic and Historic Roker Pier Tunnel and Lighthouse... more >

Adventure Sunderland building, Marine Walk, Roker, Sunderland SR6 0PL

Mon 9 Sep 24

Souter Lighthouse

Heritage Open Day: A historic lighthouse overlooking nature-rich clifftop grasslands, coastal park and rugged coastline... more >

Coast Road, Sunderland SR6 7NH

Mon 9 Sep 24

Tanfield Railway

Heritage Open Day: HODs at Tanfield will feature informative guided tours of our sheds to view the current restoration projects... more >

Tanfield Railway, Marley Hill, Gateshead NE16 5ET

Sun 8 Sep 24

Stephenson Steam Railway - Train Trip!

Heritage Open Day: Take a four mile return trip on Sunday 15th September 2024 Take a four mile return trip following the route of the coal trains... more >

Stephenson Railway Museum, Middle Engine Lane, North Tyneside NE29 8DX

Sun 8 Sep 24

First Steps in Family History Drop-in (morning)

Ever wanted to research your family history but don’t know where to start? Then come along to our Family History Drop-In at the Heritage..... more >

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

Sun 8 Sep 24

A Walk in the Park

Heritage Open Day: A Heritage Walk in the Park covering the history of the first People's Park in Newcastle, its setting in the Leazes... more >

Leazes Park, Richardson Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4BJ

Sun 8 Sep 24

Ryhope Engines Museum

Heritage Open Day: The Ryhope Engines Museum is based on the former Ryhope Pumping Station which provided water to Wearside for 100 years... more >

Ryhope Pumping Station, The Waterworks, Ryhope, Sunderland SR2 0ND

Sat 7 Sep 24

Phoenix Hall Masonic Temple

Heritage Open Day: Grade 1 listed - The Phoenix Hall built on Queen Street East in 1785 is the only example of its type, Purpose built by Phoenix... more >

Queen Street East, Sunderland SR1 2HT

Sat 7 Sep 24

Village Hall history talk

Heritage Open Day: Come along and hear Jean Stokes' informative local talk, this year in and on the church hall - the old village schoolroom... more >

St Peter’s Church Hall, Moor Lane, South Shields NE34 6AH

Sat 7 Sep 24

Watch House

Heritage Open Day: Visit the historic Watch House on the South Pier South Shields and discover the history and heritage of 158 years of lifesaving... more >

Watch House, South Pier, South Shields NE34 6HB

Sat 7 Sep 24

Behind the Scenes with Progressive Players @ Little Theatre Gateshead

Heritage Open Day: Have a tour of the only theatre to be built and to open during WW2. The Little Theatre Gateshead was built as a permanent home..... more >

2-4 Saltwell View, Gateshead NE8 4JS

Sat 7 Sep 24

Saint Ann's Church, Newcastle upon Tyne

Heritage Open Day: Saint Ann's Church is a Grade I listed Georgian building situated in landscaped grounds and forms part of the city's... more >

Breamish Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 2DD

Sat 7 Sep 24

Open Day At Derwentcote Steel Furnace

Heritage Open Day: Explore the interior of the Derwentcote Steel Furnace Buildings which are not usually open to the public... more >

Derwentcote Steel Furnace, Forge Lane, Hamsterley Colliery, Newcastle upon Tyne NE17 7RS

Sat 7 Sep 24

Cullercoats Watch House

Heritage Open Day: Opportunity for the public to visit an iconic Grade II listed building full of interesting artefacts and lots of local history... more >

Watchhouse, Front Street, Cullercoats NE30 4QB

Sat 7 Sep 24

Taster Walk: African Lives in Newcastle

Heritage Open Day: A walk from the Black Gate to Central Station learning about Africans who journeyed to Newcastle to study, to work, to campaign... more >

Harbottle Suite, Black Gate, Newcastle Castle, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1RQ

Sat 7 Sep 24

Guided tour to our historic chapel and explanation of our work

Heritage Open Day: Historic Chapel for Merchant Seafarers We are a branch of an international organisation started in 1856 as Christian charity... more >

53 Mill Dam, South Shields NE33 1EQ

Sat 7 Sep 24

St Augustin's Church

Heritage Open Day: Walk around this Grade II listed Victorian church, consecrated in 1884. It was built on land donated by Captain William Linskill..... more >

St Augustins Church, Jackson Street, North Shields NE30 2HY

Sat 7 Sep 24

Saxaphone in the Courtyard

The Heritage Centre is a popular venue for local musicians to play – and we are very pleased to welcome ‘Saxaholics’ a saxophone quintet to play in... more >

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

Sat 7 Sep 24

St Alban's Church, Earsdon

Heritage Open Day: St Alban's was built in 1837 and is the third church on this prominent hill top site... more >

St Alban’s Church, Front Street, Earsdon, Whitley Bay NE25 9JY

Sat 7 Sep 24

St.Nicholas Church, Rectory Bank

Heritage Open Day: St. Nicholas is the parish Church of West Boldon and is a Grade I Listed Building. A great deal of the original Saxon stonework is..... more >

Rectory Bank, West Boldon NE36 0RF

Sat 7 Sep 24

Celebrate 50 years of Heritage

Heritage Open Day: Come and visit the museum and help celebrate the 50th anniversary of the society that started the museum and 40 years as a... more >

Washington Road, Sunderland SR5 3HZ

Sat 7 Sep 24

Watch House Tours

Heritage Open Day: Visitors can wander around this iconic, hidden gem of a museum in the Watch House, volunteers will be on hand to answer any... more >

T.V.L.B. Watch House, Spanish Battery, North Shields NE30 3DN

Sat 7 Sep 24

Segedunum Roman Fort

Heritage Open Day: Free entry to the site over the weekend. Free entry to Segedunum Roman Fort on both Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th September..... more >

Segedunum Bath House & Museum, Station Road, North Tyneside NE28 6HR

Sat 7 Sep 24

Holy Trinity Birthday Service

Heritage Open Day: A special church service to celebrate the church's birthday. Father Andrew from nearby St... more >

Holy Trinity Church, Church Street East, Sunderland SR1 2BB

Sat 7 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!