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These detailed walks provide fascinating facts and stories about historical events in Newcastle, Gateshead and surrounding areas
This walk is an ideal introduction to Newcastle, its history and culture.
Climb the 164 steps of this monument in the centre of the city and let Newcastle City Guides show you the sights.
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We are a group of enthusiastic, well-trained volunteers who, with NewcastleGateshead Initiative, share a passion for the history, heritage and culture of our great city.
The links below highlight our entertaining and fully researched historical walks around Newcastle, Gateshead and surrounding areas.
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For more information please contact us by email: info@ngi.org.uk
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Newcastle upon Tyne
Daily walking tour which offers a fascinating introduction to the history and culture of our wonderful city.
Gateshead
Walk around this beautiful Victorian park discovering stories of past and present. Explore the oddities of Saltwell Towers and hear tales of the park’s oldest inhabitant and the story of the disappearing bandstands!
Newcastle upon Tyne
On this walk you will be taken from Newcastle’s part in the Great Reform Act to the granting of female suffrage; from those who fought for the King to those who fought against him; and finally, Newcastle’s role in fighting Nazism and the ties across…
Tynemouth
A circular walk via Northumberland Park providing an interesting insight into Victorian social history in Tynemouth.
Gateshead
Take a pleasant stroll around the Shipcote area of Gateshead and hear some fascinating history about pastures, parks and the Civic centre that it nearly became.
Newcastle upon Tyne
Climb the 164 steps to the top of Grey’s Monument on a tour with Newcastle City Guides. The Monument is named after the 2nd Earl Grey, Charles Grey, who hailed from the North East and was British Prime Minister in the 1830s
Sunderland
An interesting walk through the 19th century Fawcett and Sunniside estate, one of Sunderland’s hidden gems.
Newcastle upon Tyne
A walk that encompasses all that is beautiful in Newcastle's classical architecture, from the curved lines of Grey Street and it’s majestic Theatre Royal to the imposing Grainger Market. Hear about Richard Grainger, the man who made it all possible.
Jesmond
Lord and Lady Armstrong gifted Jesmond Dene to the people of Newcastle in 1883. Join us for a circular walk around some of the “hidden” locations and buildings in this beautiful area and find industry, religion, the high life and nature all in one…
Newcastle upon Tyne
A special visit to the Civic Centre which takes you behind the scenes. Walk the corridors of local government, with a rare opportunity to climb the Carillon tower to look across the city.
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