The landscaped garden of the purpose-built Marie Curie Hospice overlooks the Tyne and Gateshead and offers a beautiful, tranquil place for patients... more >

Marie Curie Hospice, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE4 6SS

Sun 23 Jun 24

The Caedmon Choir

The wonderful Caedmon Choir will be having their private annual picnic lunch with us at the Heritage Centre – and as a treat they will be singing to... more >

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

Sun 23 Jun 24

Meet The Maker

Come and meet Anne James at the Heritage Centre for one of our ‘Meet the Maker’ events. Anne makes both functional and decorative ceramics using..... more >

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

Sat 22 Jun 24

Discover Clubs and Organisations in Tyne And Wear

Make Music Day

We are really pleased that our musical friends Kiddars Luck and Hop, Skiffle & Jump will be with us as part of this year’s annual Make Music Day, for... more >

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

Sat 22 Jun 24

North Shields Vegan Fair

Farplace Animal Rescue will be hosting the North Shields Vegan Fair, with 35 stalls from local and independent businesses selling all-vegan food &... more >

Linskill Centre, North Shields NE30 2AY

Sat 22 Jun 24

A Taste of Spain - Languages & Food!

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

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

Fri 21 Jun 24

FREE taster session with the Sunderland Rock Choir

Do you want to find a local choir to join near you? The local Sunderland choir is run by singer/pianist Rob Slater. Our No... more >

Bethany City Church, Bethany City Church, Burdon Road, Sunderland SR2 7DZ

Mon 17 Jun 24

More Rock Choirs

Newcastle upon Tyne Bach Choir Summer Concert

Olivia Thomas (soprano) Patrick Owston (baritone) David Murray & Eileen Bown (piano duet) Eric Cross (conductor) Brahms was a deeply affected... more >

King Hall, Armstrong Building, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU

Sun 16 Jun 24

Summer Meet the Maker

EVENT DETAILS 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... more >

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

Sat 15 Jun 24

Bichfield Tower - Open Garden for NGS

A 6 acre mature garden. Set around a Medieval Pele Tower, there is an impressive stone water feature, large trout lake, mature woodland, pear..... more >

Bichfield Tower, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE20 0JP

Sat 15 Jun 24

Bereavement Coffee Morning at Co-op Funeralcare

A Sunderland funeral home is encouraging those grieving a loved one to attend their bereavement coffee morning... more >

10 Sea Rd, Fulwell, Sunderland SR6 9BX

Fri 14 Jun 24

The RSPB Nature Reservation

Our friends from the RSPB will be joining us again, outside the Heritage Centre with lots of information about the wonderful work they do... more >

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

Fri 14 Jun 24

An Evening Of Clairyovance with Karen Dawson - Turbinia · Newcastle upon Tyne

An Evening Of Clairyovance with Karen Dawson - Turbinia · Newcastle upon Tyne more >

Turbinia, Fossway, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 4HT

Thu 13 Jun 24

D-Day 80 Years

On 6th June 1944, Allied Forces launched ‘Operation Overlord’ – the code name for the massive Allied invasion of Normandy in France during the Second... more >

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

Sun 9 Jun 24

Helping Pets North East

Helping Pets North East will be joining us for the day to help raise awareness and much needed funds to help stray and unwanted animals... more >

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

Sat 8 Jun 24

Ancestry with Anthea

Ever wanted to research your family history but don’t know where to start? Then come along to the next of our monthly ‘Ancestry with Anthea’ session..... more >

Land of Oak of Iron Heritage Centre Winlaton Mill NE21 6RU

Fri 7 Jun 24

South Shields care home invites local community to honour D-Day

A South Shields care home is opening its doors to the community for a commemorative ceremony. On Thursday 6th June, from 10:30am – 5:30pm, Care..... more >

63 Horsley Hill Square, South Shields NE34 6RF

Thu 6 Jun 24

Tyne and Wear care homes invite community to honour D-Day

On Thursday 6th June, Care UK’s Armstrong House, on Lobley Hill Road; Grangewood on Chester Road; and Ponteland Manor, on Thornhill Road, are all... more >

Armstrong House, Lobley Hill Road, Gateshead NE8 4YG

Thu 6 Jun 24

Stanley care home invites local community to honour D-Day

A Stanley care home is opening its doors to the community for a commemorative ceremony. On Thursday 6th June, from 11am – 4:30pm, Care UK’s..... more >

Wear Rd, Stanley DH9 6AH

Thu 6 Jun 24

Care homes invite local community to honour D-Day

Middlesbrough and Billingham care homes are opening their doors to the community for a commemorative ceremony... more >

Cleveland, Marsh House Ave, Stockton-on-Tees, Billingham TS23 3DF

Thu 6 Jun 24

Darlington care home invites local community to honour D-Day

A Darlington care home is opening its doors to the community for a commemorative ceremony. On Thursday 6th June, from 12pm to 9:30pm, Care UK’s..... more >

22-28 Trinity Rd, Darlington DL3 7AZ

Thu 6 Jun 24

An Evening Of Clairyovance with Karen Dawson - Chesters- Sunderland

An Evening Of Clairyovance with Karen Dawson - Chesters Sunderland more >

Chesters, Sunderland, Chester Road, Sunderland, SR4 7DR

Tue 4 Jun 24

Live Music & Food Evening

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 31 May 24

An Evening Of Clairyovance with Karen Dawson - The Albion · Sunderland

An Evening Of Clairyovance with Karen Dawson - The Albion · Sunderland more >

The Albion, Victor Street, Sunderland, SR6 0EN

Thu 30 May 24

The Zombies

2019 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees The Zombies are back with their long-awaited new album, Different Game (2023, Cooking Vinyl Records)... more >

Marine Avenue Whitley Bay England NE26 1LZ

Thu 30 May 24

Belsay Hall, Castle & Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

Explore a rare surviving picturesque garden, with its informative gardening team. Follow the paths into the Quarry garden, transporting you to..... more >

Belsay Hall, Castle & Gardens, nr Morpeth NE20 0DX

Thu 30 May 24

Meet the Maker

Come and meet Valentina Short at the Heritage Centre for one of our ‘Meet the Maker’ events. Northumberland based acrylic artist Valentina Short..... more >

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

Sat 25 May 24

Dry Run Exhibition 2024

Dry Run Exhibition 2024: Showcasing the Next Generation of Glass and Ceramics Artists The excitement is building as the University of... more >

Shipley Art Gallery Prince Consort Road Gateshead NE8 4JB

Sat 25 May 24

Michael Spence as Freddie Mercury

Michael will rock the house at Liddle and co coffee house as Freddie Mercury It promises to be a fantastic experience in an intimate environment... more >

Liddle & Co Coffee house 14 Earsdon Road. Shiremoor Ne270hh NE27 0HH

Fri 24 May 24

Ferndene House - Open Garden for NGS

¾ acre garden surrounded by trees. Informal areas of herbaceous perennials, formal box bordered area, wildlife pond, gravel and bog gardens (with..... more >

Ferndene House, Ryton NE40 3PN

Sun 19 May 24

Clare Sands, a unique force in Irish music

Highlights Rural Touring Scheme Event Channelling the music of her ancestors, Clare Sands is a unique force in Irish music... more >

The Hearth Arts Centre Main Road Horsley Newcastle upon Tyne NE15 0NT

Thu 16 May 24

Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight

The exceptional musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta perform Vivaldi's masterpiece, The Four Seasons, in the beautiful candlelit setting of... more >

Newcastle Cathedral, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 1PF

Fri 10 May 24

The Magic Of Motown

Seen by over a million people, now in its 18th year! Get ready for the biggest Motown party of the year with the classics from The Temptations,..... more >

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

Thu 9 May 24

OMG Stunts - South Shields

Are you ready for a world class show like you have never seen before? In our sensational new show OMG Stunts, you will witness breath taking circus..... more >

Bents Park NE33 2LA

Wed 8 May 24

Live Pro Wrestling in South Shields

Dust off those foam fingers and prepare to scream and shout – the North East’s fastest growing family friendly American wrestling show returns to... more >

Temple Park Centre, John Reid Road, South Shields NE34 8QN

Sun 5 May 24

Grow How

Dobbies is encouraging gardeners to brighten up their garden with summer bedding plants at its free Grow How session, taking place on Saturday 4 May... more >

Durham Road, Birtley DH3 2BQ

Sat 4 May 24

Grow How

Dobbies is encouraging gardeners to brighten up their garden with summer bedding plants at its free Grow How session, taking place on Saturday 4 May... more >

Gosforth Park, Gosforth NE3 5EP

Sat 4 May 24

The Newcastle Food Festival

Attention NEWCASTLE FOODIES! Brand NEW for 2024 is Newcastle Food Festival taking place at the stunning Exhibition Park... more >

Exhibition Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE2 4PZ

Sat 4 May 24

The Straits UK - The UKs Top Dire Straits Tribute Band!

Founded in 2018, The Straits UK are made up of six musicians all with a passion for delivering quality music and performance every time... more >

The Phoenix Theatre, Blyth NE24 2DS

Fri 3 May 24

Spring and summer season at Gosforth Civic Theatre

Less than 9 months after reopening following a £2.4m transformation, Gosforth Civic Theatre (GCT) has welcomed 35k+ visitors through its..... more >

Regent Farm Road Gosforth Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 3HD

Fri 3 May 24

The Glam Rock Show - Get it on

Get ready for a night of glam rock! Girls grab your boys it’s time to go wild, wild, wild! As we transport you back to the golden age of Glam,..... more >

Playhouse Whitley Bay Marine Avenue Whitley Bay NE26 1LZ

Thu 2 May 24

Cathy Duncan Exhibition

Our next exhibition in the ‘Inside Out Gallery’ at the Heritage Centre is by local artist Cathy Duncan... more >

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

Thu 2 May 24

Dolly Parton Andrea Pattison as Dolly

Andrea pattison as Dolly Parton more >

Liddle & Co Coffee house 14 Earsdon Road. Shiremoor Ne270hh NE27 0HH

Wed 1 May 24

Meet The Maker

Come and meet Louise Hobson at the Heritage Centre for one of our ‘Meet the Maker’ events. Louise is an artist based in County Durham, making art..... more >

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

Sat 27 Apr 24

Her Ensemble

Her Ensemble, directed by Ellie Consta, will present their show ‘Forgotten in History’. Merging aspects from classical and pop scenes, the free-form..... more >

Cobalt Studios Boyd Street Newcastle NE2 1AP

Sat 27 Apr 24

Spring Meet The Maker Market

Land of Oak & Iron are excited to host our Spring 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

Sun 21 Apr 24

Hearth Arts Centre Spring Fair

Gorgeous art and crafts made here in the North East by dedicated artists and craftspeople. The resident artists will be joined by selected local..... more >

The Hearth Arts Centre Main Road Horsley Newcastle upon Tyne NE15 0NT

Sat 20 Apr 24

Elvis is in the building! Mike Memphis Elvis impersonator

Elvis will enter the building! Mike is a `peoples person`. As comfortable performing in Theatres to over 1,000 people as he is to performing in..... more >

Liddle & co coffee house Shiremoor NE27 0HH

Wed 17 Apr 24

Afternoon Tea and Planting Experience

Dobbies is inviting plant enthusiasts and foodies alike to a brand new Afternoon Tea and Planting Experience, giving each attendee a planter worth... more >

Durham Road, Birtley DH3 2BQ

Sat 13 Apr 24

Afternoon Tea and Planting Experience

Dobbies is inviting plant enthusiasts and foodies alike to a brand new Afternoon Tea and Planting Experience, giving each attendee a planter worth... more >

Gosforth Park, Gosforth NE3 5EP

Sat 13 Apr 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!