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.
Beamish Museum: Living Museum of the NorthLoading entries...
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.
March 3rd 2026 to June 1st 2026
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3 Mar 2026 to 1 Jun 2026
Newcastle City Centre
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April 17th 2026 to September 20th 2026
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17 Apr 2026 to 20 Sept 2026
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19 Apr 2026 to 30 Aug 2026
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Gateshead
A fun-filled 1 hour session led by our friendly Early Years specialist, Steph. Each session...
April 25th 2026 to June 27th 2026
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25 Apr 2026 to 27 Jun 2026
Come and join our Keeper of Archaeology for a tour of Treasure: Hidden, Lost, Found...
April 25th 2026
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25 Apr 2026 to 25 Apr 2026
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Try your hand at fused glass and create a beautiful light catcher.Led by a friendly...
April 25th 2026 to April 25th 2026
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25 Apr 2026 to 25 Apr 2026
Scout Science Badge Day11.00am - 4.00pm all day11:00 1:00 - Carousel of S TEM workshops...
April 29th 2026
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29 Apr 2026 to 29 Apr 2026
The Mini Wonders Programme includes 8 free sessions at the Great North Museum: Hancock for...
April 30th 2026
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30 Apr 2026 to 30 Apr 2026
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