Residents and visitors are invited to explore the hidden treasures of North Tyneside as Heritage Open Days returns from September 8 – 17.
The programme is a celebration of England’s rich architectural and cultural heritage, granting visitors free access to local landmarks and heritage sites that are typically off-limits or charge an entrance fee.
Numerous venues across the borough will open their doors to the public and offer a range of activities and new experiences.
The full details and listings for participating North Tyneside venues can be found here and below:
Cullercoats Watch House
Front Street, Cullercoats, North Shields, Northumberland, NE30 4QB
Opportunity for the public to visit an iconic Grade II listed building with a fascinating history.
St Bartholomew’s Church
Station Road, Benton, Tyne & Wear, NE12 9NQ
Visit this beautiful, historic church set in beautiful mature grounds. Explore ancient monuments, stained glass, and architecture.
St.John’s Church, Killingworth Open Day with tour and exhibition
West Lane, Killingworth Village, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE12 6BL
A guided tour of St. John’s with an exhibition of the history of the Church and Parish and the plans for its 'Way Forward'.
An Historic Scoop
Molten Gallery Cafe, Molten Building, 9 Clifford’s Fort, North Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE30 1JE
An Historic Scoop: Light hearted, full mouthed unwrapping of some historically spiced flavours creatively re-imagined.
Christ Church
Preston Road, North Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE29 0LW
Visit this fantastic Georgian / Victorian gem 355 years after it was consecrated.
Cullercoats Community Centre Village Family History & Heritage
Belle Vue Street, Cullercoats, North Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE30 4QX
Visit Cullercoats Community Centre to learn about the History of Cullercoats, its fishing heritage and the destruction of the village.
Discover The Boy James Fishing Cobble
The Old Low Light Heritage Centre, Clifford's Fort, North Shields Fish Quay, North Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE301JE
A group of retired fishermen are inviting people to find out more about the life of a traditional fishing boat they have been restoring.
Making Tomorrow’s History - Self-guided tour
Molten Building, 9 Clifford’s Fort, Fish Quay, North Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE30 1JE
Self-guided Tour with A3 laminated map of the creativity of the Fish Quay.
St Augustin’s Church
Jackson Street, North Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE30 2HY
Walk around this Grade II listed Victorian church, consecrated in 1884.
St George’s Church, Cullercoats.
The Vicarage, 1 Beverley Gardens, North Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE30 4NS
Exhibition – 'The Craft of 3 Masters'. Open 10am-5pm
Stephenson Steam Railway
Middle Engine Lane, North Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE29 8DX
Saturday 9 September. Workshop tours at Stephenson Steam Railway
Stephenson Steam Railway - Train Trip!
Middle Engine Lane, North Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE29 8DX
Take a four mile return trip on Sunday 10 September 2023
The Old Low Light Heritage Centre
The Old Low Light Heritage Centre, Clifford's Fort, North Shields Fish Quay, North Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE301JE
A Stitch in North Shields Time – an exhibition by textile artists inspired by the fish quay and the town’s heritage, environment, and wildlife.
Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade Watch House Museum
The watch House, Spanish Battery, North Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE30 4DD
Visitors can wander around this iconic, hidden gem of a museum in the Watch House, volunteers will be on hand to answer any questions.
Walk with Martin Kenny: The History of Clifford’s Fort
The Old Low Light Heritage Centre, Clifford's Fort, North Shields Fish Quay, North Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE30 1JE
Explore the history of Clifford’s Fort between 1536 and 2021 on Saturday 16th as part of the Heritage Open Days festival.
Segedunum Roman Fort
Segedunum Bath House & Museum, Station Road, Wallsend, Tyne & Wear, NE28 6HR
Free entry to the site over the weekend.
St Peters Church, Wallsend
98 Church Bank, Wallsend, Tyne & Wear, NE28 7LH
The largest collection of Irish stained glass windows. The oldest church in Wallsend with lovely grounds to enjoy.
TT2 LTD
Tyne Tunnels, Administration Building, Bewicke Road, Wallsend, Tyne & Wear, NE28 0PD
A behind the scenes tour of the iconic Tyne tunnels
St Alban’s Church, Earsdon
Front Street, Earsdon, Whitley Bay, Tyne & Wear, NE25 9JY
St Alban's was built in 1837 and is the third church on this prominent hill top site. Our Heritage Opening Visits coincide with the annual.
St. Mary’s Lighthouse and Visitor Centre
St. Marys Island, Whitley Bay, Tyne & Wear, NE26 4RS
To Celebrate Heritage Open Days we are offering free admission to St. Mary's Lighthouse and the opportunity to climb the stairs to the top of the tower.