Britain's What's On Event Guide
What's on around South Shields
Today to Sun 5 Jul, closest first.
Coronavirus: Do check with venue for Cancellations.
Revolting Britons vs The Ruling Romans
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See if you can spot our new characters dotted about the fort, the native Britons and the Romans who’d invaded.
Arbeia Roman Fort & Museum Baring Street South Shields NE33 2BB
Today to Fri 31 Jul
Woodlands - Open Garden for NGS - Cancelled
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Mature garden on a site of approx one seventh acre- quirky, with tropical themed planting and Caribbean inspired bar. Also an area of cottage garden planting.
Woodlands, Gateshead NE9 7NT
Sat 27 Jun
Music Live Under Five - Mini Musicians
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Play that funky music! Bring your mini musicians down to Sage Gateshead for weekly family music making with our fantastic and friendly live musicians.
Sage Gateshead St Mary’s Square Gateshead NE8 2JR
Today to Fri 31 Jul
Washington Old Hall - Mendick and Watson Art Installation - Cancelled
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Step inside the hall to see something you have never seen before. Inspired by Fred Hill and local stories, artists Lindsey Mendick and Dominic Watson have created a sensational art installation.
Washington Old Hall, The Avenue, Washington Village, Washington NE38 7LE
Today to Tue 14 Jul
24 Bede Crescent - Open Garden for NGS - Cancelled
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A lesson in how to make a small shady place colourful and interesting. Small ’courtyard style’ garden, with central paved area, surrounded by borders containing shrubs and box balls for...
24 Bede Crescent, Washington NE38 7JA
Today, Sun 19 Jul
Jack Savoretti Live After Racing
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Jack Savoretti will be performing Live After Racing at Newcastle Racecourse on Friday 26 June.
As part of the Betfair Northumberland Plate Festival, there’s top class racing on the evening,...
Newcastle Racecourse NE3 5HP
Fri 26 Jun
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Science Speakeasy: rational suicide in an ageing society? - Cancelled
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POSTPONED FROM THURSDAY 12 MARCH UNTIL THURSDAY 11TH JUNE!
Rational Suicide in an ageing society: stagger to the grave or call it quits early?
Life Science Centre, Times Square, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4EP
Thu 11 Jun
Race for Life - Gateshead 5k
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Race for Life 5k is suitable for all ages and abilities. The event is non-competitive and open to everyone – bring the whole family and walk, jog or run 5k at your own pace while raising valuable...
Saltwell Park, East Park Road NE9 5AX
Today
Marie Curie Hospice - Open Garden for NGS
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The landscaped gardens of the purpose-built Marie Curie Hospice overlook the Tyne and Gateshead and offer a beautiful, tranquil place for patients and visitors to sit and chat.
Marie Curie Hospice, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE4 6SS
Sun 5 Jul
Ashington & District Male Voice Choir
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Enjoy singing then why not join a group of 30+ like minded men who love to sing and entertain.
We practice each Thursday a variety of traditional and modern songs written for four parts.
Stakeford and Bomarsund Sports and Social Welfare, East View, Stakeford NE62 5UD
Thu 11 Jun, Thu 18 Jun, and more dates until Thu 23 Jul
Ferndene House - Open Garden for NGS - Cancelled
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¾ acre garden, developed from 2009, surrounded by trees. Informal areas of herbaceous perennials, more formal box bordered area, sedum roof, wildlife pond, cutting, gravel and bog gardens.
Ferndene House, Ryton NE40 3PN
Sun 28 Jun
Race for Life - Durham 5k
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Race for Life 5k is suitable for all ages and abilities. The event is non-competitive and open to everyone – bring the whole family and walk, jog or run 5k at your own pace while raising valuable...
St Leonards Sports Fields, County Hall DH1 5UL
Sun 28 Jun
Handcrafted Boutique fairs
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Artisian bespoke craft fairs from selected crafters around the north east
Alington House DH1 3ET
Sat 13 Jun
Whalton Manor Gardens - Open Garden for NGS - Cancelled
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The historic Whalton Manor, altered by Sir Edwin Lutyens in 1908, is surrounded by 3 acres of magnificent walled gardens, designed by Lutyens with the help of Gertrude Jekyll.
Whalton Manor Gardens, Morpeth NE61 3UT
Today
Ushaw College - Open Garden for NGS - Cancelled
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Part of the 50 acre landscape within open countryside around Ushaw College, the gardens were originally laid out in 1840 in front of the Georgian house and feature a formal rhododendron garden with
Ushaw College, Durham DH7 9BJ
Sat 13 Jun
The Stables - Open Garden for NGS
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A large family garden full of hidden surprises and extensive views. The main garden is about an acre including gravel garden, vegetable patch, orchard, play area, lawn and woodland gardens.
The Stables, Durham DH6 5NN
Sun 5 Jul
The Beacon - Open Garden for NGS - Cancelled
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This garden illustrates how to make a cottage garden on a steep site with loads of interest at different levels. Planted with acers, roses and a variety of cottage garden and formal plants.
The Beacon, Stocksfield NE43 7NX
Today
Oliver Ford Garden - Open Garden for NGS - Cancelled
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A peaceful, contemplative 3 acre garden developed and planted by the owner and BBC Gardener of the Year as a space for quiet reflection.
Oliver Ford Garden, Consett DH8 9HG
Sun 28 Jun
The Fold - Open Garden for NGS - Cancelled
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Garden, approx ½ acre created over 25 years in an area that had been extensively mined. It stands at 700ft and enjoys splendid views over countryside.
The Fold, Stanley Crook DL15 9AP
Fri 19 Jun and Sat 20 Jun
Wallington - Open Garden for NGS - Cancelled
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Magical walled, terraced garden with herbaceous and mixed borders. Packed with colour. Edwardian conservatory with unusual plants. 100 acres of woodland. Pleasure grounds, river and lakes.
Wallington, Cambo NE61 4AR
Sat 13 Jun
Race for Life - Hartlepool 5k / 10k
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Race for Life 5k and 10k is suitable for all ages and abilities. The event is non-competitive and open to everyone – bring the whole family and walk, jog or run 5k or 10k at your own pace while...
Hartlepool Promenade, Coronation Drive TS25 1NY
Sun 28 Jun
Acton House - Open Garden for NGS - Cancelled
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This walled garden has structure, colour and variety of planting, with abundant herbaceous perennials and different grasses.
Acton House, Morpeth NE65 9NU
Sat 13 Jun
Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Daliso Chaponda & MC Hammersmith - Cancelled
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Coming to Hilarity Bites at Bishop Auckland Town Hall on June 19th 2020:
Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat.
Bishop Auckland Town Hall, Market Place, Bishop Auckland DL14 7NP
Fri 19 Jun
Ceilidh with The Hedgehog’s Skin Cancelled
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Ceilidh with The Hedgehog’s Skin.
Hexham Middle School
Wanless Lane
Hexham NE46 1BU
Thu 11 Jun
Loughbrow House - Open Garden for NGS - Cancelled
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A real country house garden with sweeping, colour themed herbaceous borders set around large lawns. Unique Lutyens inspired rill with grass topped bridges and climbing rose arches.
Loughbrow House, Hexham NE46 1RS
Sun 14 Jun