SOUL TRAIN will soon steam into South Shields and on board will be a fine feast of soulful gems. Harking back to the wonderful days when the dance..... more >

Custom House, Mill Dam, South Shields NE33 1ES

Thu 11 Apr 24

Faulty Towers The Dining Experience - Newcastle

Direct from London’s West End via the legendary Sydney Opera House, Interactive Theatre International are proud to bring Faulty Towers The Dining... more >

Royal Station Hotel, Neville Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 5DH

Wed 10 Apr 24

Discover Clubs and Organisations in Tyne And Wear

Gardening for wildlife

Join us at St Nicholas Park to celebrate Community Gardening Week and learn how you can make your garden more attractive to wildlife... more >

Northumberland Wildlife Trust St Nicholas Park St Nicholas Hospital, Gosforth NE3 4XT

Wed 10 Apr 24

Grow How - Lawn care makeover for Spring

Dobbies is inviting gardening enthusiasts to its free Grow How session, providing expert advice on how to care for your lawn as the weather warms up... more >

Durham Road, Birtley DH3 2BQ

Sat 6 Apr 24

Grow How - Lawn care makeover for Spring

Dobbies is inviting gardening enthusiasts to its free Grow How session, providing expert advice on how to care for your lawn as the weather warms up... more >

Gosforth Park, Gosforth NE3 5EP

Sat 6 Apr 24

Ancestry with Anthea

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

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

Fri 5 Apr 24

Doggy wagtastic Easter meet-up

Bring your four legged friend along to visit the NWT gazebo, meet like minded people and hear about the work we're doing in your area... more >

Weetslade Country Park, Junction of B1319 and A189, Wideopen, Newcastle upon Tyne NE23 7LZ

Fri 29 Mar 24

Easter Bunny breakfast

Dobbies is hosting an egg-citing Easter Bunny Breakfast. From March 28 to April 1, families with children aged 3-10 can indulge in a delicious..... more >

Durham Road, Birtley DH3 2BQ

Thu 28 Mar 24

Easter Bunny breakfast

Dobbies is hosting an egg-citing Easter Bunny Breakfast. From March 28 to April 1, families with children aged 3-10 can indulge in a delicious..... more >

Gosforth Park, Gosforth NE3 5EP

Thu 28 Mar 24

Tyne Valley Film Festival. Faces Places

Join us for an evening of film brought to you by the Tyne Valley Film Festival. Doors open at 7pm for a 7... more >

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

Fri 15 Mar 24

Katherine Rodger Exhibition

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

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

Thu 14 Mar 24

Weetslade Guided Walk

Join us for a relaxed and informative walk around the site. Discover fascinating facts about how the site came into being, as well as the role of..... more >

Weetslade Country Park, Junction of B1319 and A189, Wideopen, Newcastle upon Tyne NE23 7LZ

Thu 14 Mar 24

Mother's Day Afternoon Tea

Treat your Mam (or Mum or Ma) to a wonderful Afternoon Tea this Mother's Day. You can reserve a table in our lovely cafe on Sunday 10th..... more >

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

Sun 10 Mar 24

Guide in the Hide - Cancelled

Join us for a free guide in the hide session in our members' hide at Big Waters to help develop your bird watching skills... more >

Big Waters, Brunswick village, Seaton Burn NE13 7BD

Sat 9 Mar 24

Newcastle Bach Choir. J.S Bach St. John Passion

Charlotte La Thrope (soprano) David Allsopp (alto) Hugo Hymas (tenor) Ben Kazez (baritone) Andri Björn Róbertsson (bass-baritone) Newcastle... more >

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

Sat 9 Mar 24

Little Seedlings

Dobbies’ Little Seedlings Club session will show children aged 4-10 how to make the most of their outdoor and patio space by growing soft fruits... more >

Durham Road, Birtley DH3 2BQ

Sun 3 Mar 24

Little Seedlings

Dobbies’ Little Seedlings Club session will show children aged 4-10 how to make the most of their outdoor and patio space by growing soft fruits... more >

Gosforth Park, Gosforth NE3 5EP

Sun 3 Mar 24

Grow How

Dobbies’ Grow How session will be a live 10-to-15-minute demonstration, showing residents how to make the most of their outdoor and patio space by... more >

Durham Road, Birtley DH3 2BQ

Sat 2 Mar 24

Grow How

Dobbies’ Grow How session will be a live 10-to-15-minute demonstration, showing residents how to make the most of their outdoor and patio space by... more >

Gosforth Park, Gosforth NE3 5EP

Sat 2 Mar 24

Caligraphy Workshop

Join calligraphy artist Chris Bowen for another of his fascinating workshops learning the art of Calligraphy... more >

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

Sat 2 Mar 24

Supper Club

Welcome to the first of our monthly Supper Clubs at the Land of Oak & Iron. Here at the Heritage Centre we have a love of good food, cooked well,..... more >

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

Thu 29 Feb 24

Table Top Sale

Commences at 11.45am. Parking behind hall. Free entry. more >

Barley Mow Village Hall Birtley DH3 2AJ

Mon 26 Feb 24

National Nestbox Walk

Join us on this guided bird walk around the lower Derwent Valley, with local ornithologist Michael Turner... more >

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

Sun 25 Feb 24

Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World

The incredible cast has been announced for the UK tour of award-winning musical Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World... more >

Newcastle Theatre Royal, 100 Grey Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 6BR

Wed 21 Feb 24

Circus of Horrors - Dr Haze's Cabaret of Curiosities

Hot on the heels of The Circus of Horrors Phantasmagoria the ‘Haunted Fairground' comes a sensational NEW SHOW - DR HAZE'S CABARET OF... more >

The customs House Mill Dam South Shields NE33 1ES

Fri 16 Feb 24

Wish You Weren't Here

After all those extra shifts, all Lorna wants is a night out on the town and time to reconnect with her daughter... more >

Northern Stage, Barras Bridge, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 7RH

Thu 15 Feb 24

Wish You Weren’t Here

OVERVIEW A Theatre Centre and Sheffield Theatres co-production Written by Katie Redford Directed by Rob Watt “I might not be able to... more >

Northern Stage Northern Stage, Barras Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RH

Thu 15 Feb 24

Kendal Mountain Tour 2024: A Night Of Adventure Films + Guest Speaker

Prepare for an unforgettable night of adventure as the Kendal Mountain Tour 2024 comes to life with incredible films and guest speaker Leo... more >

The Fire Station High Street West Sunderland SR1 3HA

Thu 8 Feb 24

Dobbies' Little Seedlings Club: February Workshop - Spudtastic

Dobbies’ Little Seedlings Club is designed to educate and inspire the next generation of gardeners, getting children aged 4-10 years old together in... more >

Durham Road, Birtley DH3 2BQ

Sun 4 Feb 24

Dobbies' Little Seedlings Club: February Workshop - Spudtastic

Dobbies’ Little Seedlings Club is designed to educate and inspire the next generation of gardeners, getting children aged 4-10 years old together in... more >

Gosforth Park, Gosforth NE3 5EP

Sun 4 Feb 24

Dobbies' Grow How session - Grow your own potatoes

Grow How, a 15-minute interactive how-to session where gardeners of all abilities will have the opportunity to learn from Dobbies’ horticultural... more >

Durham Road, Birtley DH3 2BQ

Sat 3 Feb 24

Dobbies' Grow How session - Grow your own potatoes

Grow How, a 15-minute interactive how-to session where gardeners of all abilities will have the opportunity to learn from Dobbies’ horticultural... more >

Gosforth Park, Gosforth NE3 5EP

Sat 3 Feb 24

Big Garden Birdwatch Walk

Join in with the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch on this guided bird walk around the Lower Derwent Valley, with local ornithologist Michael... more >

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

Sun 28 Jan 24

Burns Night Supper

Celebrate Scotland's 'National Bard' Robert Burns with us at the Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre, with a traditional 3 course... more >

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

Sat 27 Jan 24

Circus of Horrors - Dr Haze's Cabaret of Curiosities

Hot on the heels of The Circus of Horrors Phantasmagoria the ‘Haunted Fairground' comes a sensational NEW SHOW - DR HAZE'S CABARET OF... more >

Tyne Theatre and Opera House 109 -113 Westgate Road NE1 4AG

Sat 27 Jan 24

Wine Escape - Newcastle Upon Tyne

Step back into the roaring 1920’s and enjoy the glamour and extravagance of Hawker Wine Estate. You have been invited to an exclusive party hosted by..... more >

The Village Hotel, 10 The Silverlink N, West Allotment, Newcastle upon Tyne NE27 0BY

Fri 12 Jan 24

Dobbies to introduce kids to the wonderful world of hydroponics

Dobbies is unveiling its first Little Seedlings workshop of 2024. The free session, taking place on Sunday 7 January, will help children discover the..... more >

Durham Road, Birtley DH3 2BQ

Sun 7 Jan 24

Dobbies to introduce kids to the wonderful world of hydroponics

Dobbies is unveiling its first Little Seedlings workshop of 2024. The free session, taking place on Sunday 7 January, will help children discover the..... more >

Gosforth Park, Gosforth NE3 5EP

Sun 7 Jan 24

Learn how to grow your own microgreens with Dobbies

Dobbies is kicking off the new year by inviting gardeners across the country to join its free Grow How session, learning some top tips on cultivating... more >

Durham Road, Birtley DH3 2BQ

Sat 6 Jan 24

Learn how to grow your own microgreens with Dobbies

Dobbies is kicking off the new year by inviting gardeners across the country to join its free Grow How session, learning some top tips on cultivating... more >

Gosforth Park, Gosforth NE3 5EP

Sat 6 Jan 24

SLAMFEST 2024 - Pro Wrestling for all the family

EVENT AGE: All Ages Tickets are non-refundable. Seating is unreserved. LIMITED discounted tickets to anyone living in NE28, NE29 or NE30 - thanks..... more >

Linskill Centre, Linskill Terrace, North Shields NE30 2AY

Fri 5 Jan 24

The RSPB

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

Fri 5 Jan 24

Marcia Ley Exhibition

Our next exhibition in the ‘Inside Out Gallery’ at the Heritage Centre is by local artist and printmaker Marcia Ley... more >

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

Fri 5 Jan 24

Asbestos Survey Team Newcastle Ltd

Asbestos Survey Team Newcastle Ltd specializes in comprehensive asbestos surveys, ensuring regulatory compliance and safe environments... more >

36 Downs Rd, Newcastle , United Kingdom BT33 0AG

Thu 28 Dec 23

'Twixmas' Winter Bird Walk

Shake off those post-Christmas blues, take a break from festive TV and get set for the New Year on this guided bird walk around the Lower Derwent... more >

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

Wed 27 Dec 23

Weetslade Winter trail

A self-led, downloadable family-friendly trail to learn about winter wildlife. Follow your map and discover 10 stopping points around the site where..... more >

Weetslade Country Park, Junction of B1319 and A189, Wideopen, Newcastle upon Tyne NE23 7LZ

Tue 26 Dec 23

Asbestos Survey Team Newcastle Ltd

Asbestos Survey Team Newcastle Ltd specializes in comprehensive asbestos surveys, ensuring regulatory compliance and safe environments... more >

36 Downs Rd, Newcastle , United Kingdom BT33 0AG

Sat 23 Dec 23

Vivaldi Four Seasons at Christmas

Enjoy an outstanding musical evening in the run-up to Christmas with a performance of Vivaldi's timeless classic, The Four Seasons, in the... more >

Newcastle Cathedral, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 1PF

Thu 21 Dec 23

Chroma Asbestos Removal Newcastle Ltd

Your trusted choice for safe and professional asbestos removal. Committed to excellence, ensuring secure and compliant services in Newcastle. more >

56 Main St, Newcastle , United Kingdom BT33 0AE

Wed 20 Dec 23

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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!