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Saint Ann's Church is a Grade I listed Georgian building situated in landscaped grounds and forms part of the city's iconic Quayside skyline. An exhibition on the history of the church and its grounds will be on display.

Christ Church has for the last 163 years been the parish church for Shieldfield. This Grade II* listed building is a fine example of Victorian Gothic architecture. Its interior captures the history of Shieldfield.

Visitors can enjoy the grandeur and beauty of the only elliptical church in England, whilst being guided through its history.

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.

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

There is so much to see and do on a visit to Wallington. Learn the history of the families that have lived here on a visit to the house or head out onto a woodland or riverside walk. Visit the play areas or hire a bike for a more active adventure.

Join us, Saturday September 14th, 2:00 - 2:45 pm for a live glass auction at Stourbridge Glass Museum's Heritage Open Day.

A fantastic free day of film showings about the history of Newcastle's West End.

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.

This magnificent church was designed by George Gilbert Scotland was built against the existing 14th century tower. See the soaring arches, beautiful stained glass and hear the wonderful organ

A walk from the Black Gate to Central Station learning about Africans who journeyed to Newcastle to study, to work, to campaign against injustice. Ordinary and celebrated lives are shared via recordings and pictures.

The Mansion House is the official residence of the Lord Mayor of Newcastle. The tour explores the history of the building and past occupants.

Located in the stunning Grade 2 listed Georgian Terrace overlooking the Summerhill Square, the Newcastle Deaf Centre opens its door to unravel its fascinating history and inspire the public with its rich architectural interior, and its vision.

Join Brampton Museum for a virtual tour of some of the historic village and parishes which make up Newcastle under Lyme. A series of archive films shot in the 1960s onwards by local veteran film maker Brian Nixon.

Belong Heritage Gallery is a dementia friendly facility, It links the past and the present through people, their memories and a shared exploration of our heritage, providing a unique dimension to enrich the lives of older people living here.

Join the Friends of Jesmond Old Cemetery on one of our heritage tours, where we visit some of the final resting places of the famous, and not so famous, men and women who contributed so much to the history of Newcastle, the North East and beyond.

A free 1-hour guided tour of our beautiful Grade 1 listed building including the understage area that hosts our unique Victorian stage machinery.

Guided tour of the graves in one of the earliest garden cemeteries in England, now a listed park and garden.

Explore the NewcastleGateshead Quayside and local history as Baltic Crew take you on this relaxed tour.

This historic Catholic Church is celebrating its 190th anniversary this year., Come and see extracts from our archives and find out more about local martyr Blessed Thomas Maxfield. Guide-books, a friendly welcome, and a children's I-spy activity.

Belford Hall is a Grade I listed Georgian manor house by James Paine, extended in the Regency period by John Dobson and now divided into private apartments. The communal areas, wine cellar, servants' tunnel and gardens are open this weekend.

Take a tour of Newcastle's largest cemetery, which opened in 1857, the burial place of many historic local characters and with fabulous views.

Enjoy a 45 minute tour of Blackfriars unique 13th century former-Dominican friary's heritage with a walk through it's medieval spaces and an explanation of its past to present.

Join our guides to find out all about the Lit & Phil, a Newcastle institution. Explore the library's nooks and crannies and hear fascinating facts from our past, from lightbulbs and Egyptian mummies, to the arrival of the wombat!

Discover the fascinating history of Scotswood's railway network.

A fascinating look at the history of the civic buildings in the North-East of England.

Clumber Park will offer free admission for all on 6 September 2024. Simply enjoy a stroll around the park or join the knowledgeable visitor experience volunteers to learn more about the history of this magnificent ducal estate.

Starting life as a fashionable wall around a busy town, then a defensive structure, take a walk around the Western part of Newcastle upon Tyne's Town Wall and hear about how it was built and protected the town from invaders.

This walk explores Newcastle’s’ historic Quayside area where the poor lived and worked in squalid and unsanitary conditions. You will hear stories about gross overcrowding, grinding poverty, poor houses and a soup kitchen

Drop into High Bridge Works to learn more about the creative legacy of our site. Home to pioneers since 1767, join a free tour to learn about our Grade II listed building and its varied histories as Watson's Works and Ward’s Printers.

An escape into nature on the edge of Newcastle offering scenic walking paths, historic ruins, wildlife spotting opportunities, and family-friendly activities. Visit free and enjoy special talks, tours and activities for Heritage Open Days.

Join us for an afternoon at The John Marley Centre, a former 1930s secondary school and a present-day arts centre. Climb our art deco tower, learn about the area's fascinating history, and meet the small businesses who make it their home today.

Discover how Newcastle-under-Lyme born Philip Astley, son of a cabinetmaker, revolutionized entertainment by creating the modern circus. Join us for a guided heritage trail walk through the town and learn how his artform took over the world!

Join us for a talk on the legend - and Ashington lad - that was Jackie Milburn in celebration of what would have been his 100th birthday.

Discover the fantastic history of the East Quayside once a hub of Newcastle Industry.

A Grade II listed building, the hall is surrounded by a green gated 'square', the only one between Newcastle and Edinburgh. Originally built c 1830, it is now used by numerous groups . Try your hand at making a rope and see a display about the Scouts

See inside a rare Second World War Wilmott's Fortress Air Raid Shelter which played a part in the Secret Army's defence of Britain.

Join Archaeologist, Lindsay Allason-Jones to find out more about a rare Second World War Wilmott's Fortress Air Raid Shelter which played a part in the Secret Army's defence of Britain. Who built it and why was it there?

As part of Ryedale networks and connections, join us for a free afternoon tea, guided tour, family-friendly activities from the team at Slingsby All Saints church at the heart of Ryedale and learn about how heritage can be at the heart of church restoration projects.

A unique opportunity to create your own ‘chapbook’ to mark Heritage Open Days, guided and supported by skilled and experienced urban sketchers and artists with a love of the heritage of Newcastle.

St Nicholas Church, Gosforth invites you to discover the life of one of Newcastle’s ancient churches. Enjoy guided and self-guided tours, examine some of our archives, wander the ancient churchyard and dive into family explorer trails and activities.

Come along and hear about the stories of those buried beneath Ballast Hills in an exciting new music and poetry performance inspired by Newcastle University's research into the site's burial records.

Hear this surprising history of a home of Political and Industrial power whose occupant's had a key role in the development of Tyneside, See an unrestored 18th Century interior that is homage to two Empires. for information please visit our website

Explore the hidden heritage of Newcastle University’s Cultural Corner. Take a guided route through Newcastle University's architectural and historic gems; from The Farrell Centre to the School of Architecture and The Hatton Gallery.

Explore the station! Learn about Thomas Edmondson whose invention of the card railway ticket in 1838 quickly went round the world, lasting into the 21st century. Take in some of our recent exhibitions and see what has happened in the Water Tower!

Alderman Fenwick's House, dating back to 1670, is one of the rarest surviving examples of an original Merchant’s house. Journey through this unique building and its exciting features.

Walk round the Grade I listed beautiful church and grounds to take in the architecture and stained glass windows. Refreshments available

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.

Connect with our past by exploring Victoria Tunnel's use as an air raid shelter on this taster tour created from our oral history archive.