Tyne & Wear
Properties and events in Tyne & Wear
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Grainger Market
The wonderful Grainger Market opened in 1835, Newcastle's first supermarket. Its airy alleyways and newly refurbished domed roof is certainly worth a visit. Book a tour of the market and find out its secrets.
Jarrow Town Hall Tour
The town hall was the starting point for the Jarrow March,[7] a protest organised by the borough council over local poverty and, in particular, the impact on the local community of the closure of Palmer's Shipyard.
Guided Tour of Scotswood Station
Discover the fascinating history of Scotswood's railway network.
The East Quayside and Saint Ann's Church - Walking Tour
Discover the fantastic history of the East Quayside once a hub of Newcastle Industry.
Stockton Road United Reformed Church
Discover Stockton Road United Reformed Church, open to the public this Heritage Open Days festival.
St Alban's Church, Earsdon
St Alban's was built in 1837 and is the third church on this prominent hill top site. Our Heritage Open Days event coincides with the annual Earsdon Scarecrow Festival so the village will be busy.
Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art: Building History and Behind the Scenes Tour
Join us for an exclusive behind the scenes look at Baltic. You'll learn about the history of the building and the regeneration of the Quayside area.
Cullercoats Watch House
Opportunity for the public to visit an iconic Grade II listed building full of interesting artefacts and lots of local history books
The Corporation of the Newcastle upon Tyne Trinity House, Broad Chare
Trinity House is home to an historic maritime organisation. It is a Grade I listed building with its own Chapel (1505) and Banqueting Hall (1721) as well as other fascinating rooms. Maritime artefacts and paintings will be on display.
Phoenix Hall Masonic Temple
Grade 1 listed - The Phoenix Hall built in 1785 is the only example of its type, Purpose built by Phoenix Lodge no 94 who still meet in the building.
Behind the Scenes with Progressive Players @ Little Theatre Gateshead
Have a tour of the only theatre to be built and to open during WW2. The Little Theatre Gateshead was built as a permanent home for the Progressive Players by the influential Dodds Sisters.
Watch House Tours
Visitors can wander around this iconic, hidden gem of a museum in the Watch House, volunteers will be on hand to answer any questions and expand on the history of the artefacts.
Walking tour of Ryhope Village Green with bestselling author Glenda Young showing locations from her books
Join author Glenda Young on a walking tour around Ryhope village green, showing the locations from her bestselling historical novels set in Ryhope.
Ryhope Engines Museum
The Ryhope Engines Museum is based on the former Ryhope Pumping Station which provided water to Wearside for 100 years. This is a unique opportunity to see the wonderful Victorian beam engines working under steam power as they have since 1868.
St.Nicholas Church, Rectory Bank
St. Nicholas is the parish Church of West Boldon and is a Grade I Listed Building. A great deal of the original Saxon stonework is still visible but the majority of the structure dates from the 13th Centuary.
Guided tour to our historic chapel and explanation of our work
Historic Chapel for Merchant Seafarers
A Walk in the Park
A Heritage Walk in the Park covering the history of the first People's Park in Newcastle, its setting in the Leazes Conservation Area and some of its flora & fauna
Tanfield Railway
HODs at Tanfield will feature informative guided tours of our sheds to view the current restoration projects. Visitors can also explore the hidden stories of one of the world's first railway landscapes.
Souter Lighthouse
A historic lighthouse overlooking nature-rich clifftop grasslands, coastal park and rugged coastline.
Roker Pier Tunnel and Lighthouse Presentation
A one hour slide show presentation and talk on the Iconic and Historic Roker Pier Tunnel and Lighthouse. Taking place at Adventure Sunderland building on Marine Walk, first come first served, maximum 30 people.
The Old Rectory
The Old Rectory will be open to view with displays, tours and worksheets. Come along and see our historic council chamber or catch a tour and discover the details you may have missed.
The Old Rectory Heritage Walk
A guided walk through the beautiful, historical Houghton Le Spring, Follow the historic "Saints Trail" and view some key sites that make up Houghton's fascinating history.
South Shields Town Hall
Take a unique tour of the magnificent grade ll listed building with the Mayor of South Tyneside
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle – Household Waste Recycling Centre & Waste Transfer Station Site Tour
This is a chance to see inside a Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) and Waste Transfer Station (WTS). Residents of Gateshead, Sunderland, and South Tyneside, join us to learn about what happens to your general waste and recycling.
From Flax to Freelance The History of 36 Lime Street
Join Ouseburn expert Mike Greatbatch and 36 Lime Street glass artist Sue Woolhouse on a tour of the exterior and then interior of 36 Lime Street, along the way explaining what its original use was and a tour of several studios.
St Michael and All Angels Church, Houghton le Spring
There has been a centre for worship on this site for thousands of years, Christian worship was first established with a stone building in the 9th Century. Guides and leaflets are available and we are part of the Northern Saints Heritage trail.
Washington Old Hall
Visit Washington Old Hall free of charge
Sir Terry Farrell West Newcastle Walking Tour
A walking tour through and around the Centre for Life to learn about its development, construction and connection to Newcastle. May also include a walk to the river if time allows.
Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art: Quayside Tour
Explore the NewcastleGateshead Quayside and local history as Baltic Crew take you on this relaxed tour.
Guided Tour of St James' Graveyard
A chance to have an expert Guided Tour of a local historic graveyard.
The Banqueting House with a Grand Panorama
Nestling in the forest, The Banqueting House stands in a grassy clearing looking down towards an octagonal pool and the Derwent Valley, in the highest part of Gibside Park, near the Column of British Liberty and Gibside chapel.
West Newcastle in Film
A fantastic free day of film showings about the history of Newcastle's West End.
Cullercoats Community Centre celebrating the R.N.L.I. bicentenary
Celebrating The Cullercoats Lifeboats & their crews
Civic Treasures: the town halls and civic centres of North-East England, talk by Dr Michael Johnson
A fascinating look at the history of the civic buildings in the North-East of England.
The Lost History of Bensham Grove Settlement
Come and see our beautiful jewel of a house in urban Gateshead. Regency and Victorian history and now inter war heritage in the form of an educational settlement. Help us decide on the last of our history trail in the form of an attic restoration.
St Cuthbert's Church Blaydon
St Cuthbert's will be open with special displays from the Blaydon and Winlaton History Society and Blaydon Photographic Society. Refreshments available.