Heritage in NewcastleGateshead
Discover NewcastleGateshead's rich heritage at events and exhibitions taking place all year round at the region's many museums and attractions.
Beamish Museum: Living Museum of the North
Discover NewcastleGateshead's rich heritage at events and exhibitions taking place all year round at the region's many museums and attractions.
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Visitors who want to explore NewcastleGateshead’s rich heritage should start with the exhibitions and rolling programme of events at must-see attractions including Newcastle Castle, Great North Museum and Shipley Art Gallery. Seasonal events at Beamish Museum like Great North Steam Fair and Horses at Work weekend are a great way to engage with North East heritage. Or why not pop into St Mary’s Heritage Centre in Gateshead to take part in a wide range of activities including local history talks, tours and workshops.
The annual Heritage Open Days weekend which typically takes place in mid-September is a brilliant way for visitors who are looking to dig deeper into the history of the North East to get a rare glimpse into historic buildings that are often closed to the public, listen to fascinating talks and even to get a chance to see the Swing Bridge turn.
Visitors can tick off many cultural hotspots in Newcastle and Gateshead while shopping, enjoying lunch and spending a day out in the city too. Keep your eyes out for Grey’s Monument, The Lit & Phil, Central Arcade, Blackfriars Restaurant and Newcastle's ancient cathedral, which has been in the heart of Newcastle for over 900 years. If you want to find out more about the stunning Victorian architecture, the regeneration of the Quayside, or who Bessie Surtees was, why not join an informative guided tour around the city from one of the many excellent guides? Newcastle City Guides host daily City Highlight Tours in the summer months as well as Heritage Walks in the wider region.
Discover more about NewcastleGateshead's science and innovation pioneers at a number of our historic sites and museums around the region such as National Trust property Cragside in Northumberland, Stephenson Railway Museum in North Shields and the Discovery Museum in Newcastle.
Delve into the region’s Roman heritage with interactive exhibitions, re-enactment events and a chance to see Hadrian’s Wall and forts at venues along the wall including Segedunum in Newcastle, Arbeia in South Shields and Chesters Roman Fort in Northumberland.
June 10th 2026 to September 20th 2026
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10 Jun 2026 to 20 Sept 2026
Step into the fascinating world of treasure and see some amazing archaeological finds from across...
June 10th 2026 to July 24th 2026
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10 Jun 2026 to 24 Jul 2026
When you arrive please let the museum staff know that you have a reservation for...
June 10th 2026 to July 24th 2026
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10 Jun 2026 to 24 Jul 2026
When you arrive please let the museum staff know that you have a reservation for...
June 11th 2026 to July 9th 2026
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11 Jun 2026 to 9 Jul 2026
In this moving workshop, led by artist Tracey Tofield, participants will be drawing and painting...
June 14th 2026 to August 30th 2026
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14 Jun 2026 to 30 Aug 2026
Re-live the glorious days of the steam railway at Stephenson Steam Railway in North Shields...
June 14th 2026
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14 Jun 2026 to 14 Jun 2026
Explore the intriguing mixture that is Newcastle: the medieval Castle, religious houses, 18th century fashionable...
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16 Jun 2026 to 15 Dec 2026
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A fun-filled 1 hour session led by our friendly Early Years specialist, Steph. Each session...
June 19th 2026 to June 19th 2026
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19 Jun 2026 to 19 Jun 2026
Our Museum Mice sessions are designed for children under 5, and are the perfect place...
June 20th 2026 to October 17th 2026
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20 Jun 2026 to 17 Oct 2026
Step into the cab of the 03078 diesel locomotive in this hands-on train driving experience...
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June 27th 2026
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