Stories from St Nicholas - the life of Gosforth Parish Church

Gosforth Parish Church of St Nicholas (a Grade II listed building) has witnessed the story of over 800 years of life in north Newcastle.

Guided and self-guided tours will uncover the lives of some of the people who lived, worked, and are buried here.

Tours:
11.30 and 15.00 for adults
13.30 - for families (ages 3+)

Drop-in archive handling sessions throughout the day will show some of the plans for our beautiful stained glass windows, original deeds and other historical documents dating back to the 19th century.

Our ancient churchyard tells the stories of lives both long lived and cut short: interesting figures include notable locals such as the Brandling family, Job Bullman and Thomas Hedley as well as Henrietta Vansittart, Victorian inventor of the screw propellor, plus many Commonwealth War Graves. Enjoy a tour of the churchyard or simply spend some time soaking up the wonderful natural world of our 5 acre site.

Pick up one of the following explorer leaflets to learn more about the church: a short tour of the graves in the churchyard; the stained glass windows of St Nicholas' Church; the natural world of the churchyard; family church explorer trail.

Family activities: explorer trail; get hands on with an explorer box and activities; family tour for ages 3+ (weather permitting).

Timings & Tours

Saturday 14 September:

10.30 - 16.00, Tours: 11.30; 13.30 (family friendly) & 15.00

Location & directions

St Nicholas Church, Church Road, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE3 1BJ

Directions:

The church is opposite South Gosforth metro station.

Contact on day:

Elizabeth Baker

Telephone number:

+447581812332

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Visitors should note that the churchyard has rough and uneven ground, which might not be completely accessible to all. There is some on street parking outside church, particularly for those with additional access needs. Other parking on streets nearby - but we are across the road from South Gosforth Metro Station and there is a bus stop outside the church so we are very accessible via public transport. Dogs (on leads) are welcome in the churchyard.

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:

15

Est. tour duration:

0 hour(s) 45 minute(s)

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