Tour of Blackfriars 13th Century Former-Dominican Friary's Heritage
Blackfriars, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE1 4XN
Explore the long and turbulent history of Blackfriars, a 13th-century former Dominican friary from its medieval origins, right up to the present day.
Dating back to 1239, Blackfriars lays claim to being the oldest dining room in the UK, the jewel in Newcastle’s medieval past, and a stalwart of the local dining scene.
To enhance the visitor experience, Blackfriars are also launching a digital 3D model of the precinct of Blackfriars former 13th-century friary to be used by an augmented-reality (AR) ‘trail’ app which will provide online content for people visiting the site both online and physically through a self-guided historical tour of the precinct.
Enjoy a 45-minute tour of a this Grade I Scheduled Ancient Monument.
Timings & Tours
- Friday 06 September:
- 11am
- Friday 13 September:
- 11am
Location & directions
Blackfriars, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE1 4XN
- Contact on day:
- Laura Race
- Telephone number:
- +441912615945
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking preferred
- Booking conditions:
- Places are limited to 12 guests on each event - pre-booking highly recommended.
- Booking contact name:
- Laura race / Reservations team
- Booking telephone number:
- +441912615945
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking opens:
- 12 Jul 2024 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 05 Sep 2024 12:00 AM
Accessibility details
https://blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk/access/
Additional information
- Max no of people per tour:
- 12
- Est. tour duration:
- 0 hour(s) 45 minute(s)
