They’re back! The Biking Vikings are on their way to the Land of Oak & Iron! The Biking Vikings North East is a group of drumming, pipe playing..... more >

Land of Oak of Iron Heritage Centre Spa Well Road, Winlaton Mill, Blaydon on Tyne NE21 6RU

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Printer Cartridge Expo

Print Expo is the leading event for professionals in the printing industry, focusing on the latest advancements in printer and ink cartridge... more >

28 Furze Lane Purely CR 3EG CR8 3EG

Tue 30 Jul

An Evening Of Clairyovance with Karen Dawson - Town End Farm WMC · Sunderland

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Town End Farm Working mens Club, Bexhill Road, Sunderland, SR5 4QF

Thu 1 Aug

Ancestry with Anthea

Ever wanted to research your family history but don’t know where to start? Then come along to the next of our monthly ‘Ancestry with Anthea’ session..... more >

Land of Oak of Iron Heritage Centre Winlaton Mill NE21 6RU

Fri 2 Aug

Free Gardening Workshops: Gosforth

Dobbies, the UKs leading garden centre retailer, is celebrating National Allotment Week (12-18 August) by inviting gardening enthusiasts across the... more >

Gosforth Park, Gosforth NE3 5EP

Sat 3 Aug, Wed 7 Aug, Wed 14 Aug, Wed 21 Aug, Wed 28 Aug

Dobbies Teddy Bears' Picnic Birtley

Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre, is inviting families to roll out the picnic blanket and gather around this summer as it unveils its... more >

Durham Road, Birtley DH3 2BQ

Sat 3 Aug and Sun 4 Aug

Free Gardening Workshops: Birtley

Dobbies, the UKs leading garden centre retailer, is celebrating National Allotment Week (12-18 August) by inviting gardening enthusiasts across the... more >

Durham Road, Birtley DH3 2BQ

Sat 3 Aug, Wed 7 Aug, Wed 14 Aug, Wed 21 Aug, Wed 28 Aug

Centre Stage NE presents Disney's FROZEN Jr

Revisit the magical kingdom of Arendelle as Disney's classic Frozen is presented in spectacular fashion live on stage!... more >

Cambrian Street, Jarrow NE32 3QN

Sat 3 Aug and Sun 4 Aug

Dobbies Teddy Bears' Picnic Gosforth

Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre, is inviting families to roll out the picnic blanket and gather around this summer as it unveils its... more >

Gosforth Park, Gosforth NE3 5EP

Sat 3 Aug and Sun 4 Aug

Geology Walk in Land of Oak & Iron

Join Geologist Karl Egeland-Eriksen on another of his fascinating walks learning about how the different types of rock and the valley gorge were... more >

Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre, Spa Well Road, Winlaton Mill, Blaydon on Tyne NE21 6RU

Sun 11 Aug

The RSPB nature conservation

Our friends from the RSPB will be joining us again, outside the Heritage Centre with lots of information about the wonderful work they do... more >

Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre, Spa Well Road, Winlaton Mill, Blaydon on Tyne NE21 6RU

Wed 14 Aug, Wed 28 Aug

Circus Extreme

For a discount call the box office on 0203 375 3970 or online with Ticketmaster and quote ‘BIKES’ Must be booked at least 24 hours before showtime... more >

Nuns Moor NE4 5AH

Fri 23 Aug to Sun 1 Sep

Bark in the Park

Land of Oak & Iron is the perfect place to take your 4 legged friends for a walk – our Heritage Centre is dog friendly and we even have a doggie... more >

Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre, spa Well Road, Winlaton Mill, Blaydon on Tyne NE21 6RU

Sat 24 Aug

Fellside Brass

We are really pleased to welcome Fellside Brass Quintet for relaxed live music playing in the Heritage Centre Courtyard (weather... more >

Land of Oak of Iron Heritage Centre Spa Well Road, Winlaton Mill NE21 6RU

Sun 25 Aug

An Evening Of Clairyovance with Karen Dawson - Silksworth Comrades Club · Sunderland

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Silksworth Comrades Club, Athol grove, Sunderland, SR3 1ET

Tue 27 Aug

Bat Walk in Land of Oak & Iron

ur bat walks last year were such a great evening event and were fully booked - so we're hosting another one this year - book soon as the places... more >

Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre, Spa Well Road, Winlaton Mill, Blaydon on Tyne. NE21 6RU

Wed 28 Aug

Friends of Red Kites Family Fun Day

To celebrate the 20th Anniversary since the first red kites were released in the lower Derwent Valley, the Friends of Red Kites (FoRK) are hosting a... more >

Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre, Spa Well Road, Winlaton Mill, Blaydon upon Tyne NE21 6RU

Thu 29 Aug

Live Music and Burger Evening

Our live music and food evenings are back at the Heritage Centre! Join us for an entertaining evening of fantastic live music and great food on the..... more >

Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre, Spa Well Road, Winlaton Mill, Blaydon on Tyne NE21 6RU

Fri 30 Aug

The Merry Wives of Windsor

Sir John Falstaff, everyone's favourite Shakespearean sleazeball, has fallen on hard times. In order to fix his finances he plans to seduce the..... more >

St Gabriel’s Church NE6 5QN

Sat 31 Aug

Discover Hollinside Manor

Discover the ‘Giant's Castle’ which presides over the lower Derwent Valley, with a knowledgeable local walk leader on one of our free Heritage... more >

Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre, Spa Well Road, Winlaton Mill, Blaydon on Tyne. NE21 6RU

Tue 10 Sep, Thu 12 Sep

The Wheel of Time - Evening Talk

Like the Derwent Valley, the Blaydon Burn has a rich and fascinating history with surprising international links... more >

Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre, Spa Well Road, Winlaton Mill, Blaydon on Tyne NE21 6RU

Thu 12 Sep

An Evening Of Clairyovance with Karen Dawson - Black Bull East Boldon · East Boldon

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Blackbull, 53 Front Street, East Boldon, NE36 0SD

Thu 12 Sep

Book Launch: The Hearts A Family Of Substance (a dark, spicy romance)

COME ALONG TO MIX, MINGLE AND HELP US CELEBRATE THE LAUNCH OF THIS EXCITING NEW BOOK. We would love to meet you... more >

Washington Arts Centre Theatre, Biddick Lane, Fatfield, Washington Tyne & Wear, (Free parking available & disabled access) NE38 8AB

Sat 14 Sep

Hidden Nature Guided Walk

This free event is part of the national Heritage Open Days events. The Derwent Valley is steeped in natural and industrial history, where often..... more >

Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre, Spa Well Road, Winlaton Mill, Blaydon on Tyne NE21 6RU

Sun 15 Sep

Counterfeit Sixties Show

Re-live the sounds of the swinging sixties, as Britain's No. 1 tribute show brings alive the magic of the sixties, with their tribute to over..... more >

Customs House, Mill Dam, South Shields NE33 1ES

Sun 15 Sep

The Quirky Wedding Fayre at The Castlefield Rooms

The Quirky Wedding Fayre brings together the most unique wedding suppliers in a truly quirky venue to help make your wedding one of a kind!... more >

18-20 Castle St, Manchester M3 4LZ

Sun 15 Sep

Join our choir in Sunderland for a FREE taster session

Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'? The Sunderland Rock Choir is led by based musician and teacher..... more >

Bethany City Church, Bethany City Church, Burdon Road, Sunderland SR2 7DZ

Mon 16 Sep, Mon 23 Sep, and more dates until Mon 11 Nov

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An Evening Of Clairyovance with Karen Dawson - Gunners Club Sunderland

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Gunners Club, 10-11 Mary Street, Sunderland, SR1 3NH

Wed 18 Sep

FREE taster session with the Newcastle-upon-Tyne/Jesmond Rock Choir

If you are pondering whether there is a 'pop or gospel choir near me' then you may be interested in the local Rock Choir... more >

Jesmond United Reformed Church, Burdon Terrace, Jesmond, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE2 3AE

Wed 18 Sep, Wed 25 Sep, and more dates until Wed 13 Nov

More Rock Choirs

Summer Meet the Maker Market

Land of Oak & Iron are excited to host our Summer Meet the Maker Market, bringing together some of our past Meet the Makers and new local artists and... more >

Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre, Spa Well Road, Winlaton Mill, Blaydon on Tyne NE21 6RU

Sat 21 Sep

FREE taster session with the Ponteland Rock Choir

If you are pondering whether there is a 'pop or gospel choir near me' then you may be interested in the local Rock Choir... more >

Ponteland Memorial Hall, Darras Road, Ponteland, Newcastle upon Tyne NE20 9NX

Thu 26 Sep, Thu 3 Oct, and more dates until Thu 21 Nov

More Rock Choirs

ABBA Tribute night with Kiss The Teacher

Join Kiss The Teacher as they perform all of ABBA's greatest and most memorable hits in their 100% ABBAtraction show... more >

Champs Sports Bar and Gril, Washington NE38 0EF

Fri 27 Sep

CLASSIC CLAPTON unplugged at Seaton Delaval

Mike Hall and Adam Howells from CLASSIC CLAPTON the World's No1 Eric Clapton Tribute Band will perform a rare acoustic concert at Seaton... more >

Seaton Delaval Arts Centre, Blyth Street, Seaton Delaval, Whitley Bay NE25 0DY

Sat 28 Sep

An Evening Of Clairyovance with Karen Dawson - 42 · Whitley Bay

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42, 56-58 South Parade, Whitley Bay, NE26 2RQ

Thu 3 Oct

The Quirky Wedding Fayre at Full Circle Co

The Quirky Wedding Fayre brings together the most unique wedding suppliers in a truly quirky venue to help make your wedding one of a kind!... more >

Hoults Yard, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 2HL

Sun 13 Oct

Footloose The Musical

Featuring a fantastic live band and talented local cast, Footloose is a fast-paced drama with unforgettable dancing & 80's anthems including... more >

Playhouse Whitley Bay NE26 1LZ

Wed 23 Oct to Sat 26 Oct

Belle Voix Trio - A Night of Northern Soul & Motown

Belle Voix are a stunning female trio who invite you to celebrate the classic sounds of Northern Soul & Motown... more >

The Little Theatre, 3A Saltwell View, Gateshead NE8 4JS

Fri 25 Oct

Cilla, Dusty, Lulu and Co Shout Out to the 60's

Get Ready to Step Inside the fabulous music of the 1960s where we celebrate some of the best icons of the decade... more >

The Little Theatre, 3A Saltwell View, Gateshead NE8 4JS

Sat 26 Oct

Gwyneth Goes Skiing

Awkward Productions are taking their viral sensation Gwyneth Goes Skiing on a UK & Ireland tour this autumn... more >

27-29 Broad Chare, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3DQ

Wed 13 Nov, Sat 16 Nov

An Evening Of Clairyovance with Karen Dawson - The Armstrong Hall · South Shields

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Armstrong Hall, Stanhope Road, South Shields, NE33 4BQ

Thu 14 Nov

The Best of Grohl - The Rigger, Newcastle

The Best of Grohl is the ultimate rock show dedicated to the legendary rock icon Dave Grohl. This four-piece powerhouse delivers an electrifying rock..... more >

Marsh Parade, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Newcastle ST5 1BT

Fri 15 Nov

Gin & Rum Festival Newcastle

Join the fun and discover a unique experience that celebrates the best of Gin and Rum and promises the party of the year!... more >

Newcastle Cathedral, St. Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1PE

Sat 16 Nov

Disney On Ice presents Road Trip Adventures

Grab your mouse ears and get ready to party as Disney On Ice presents Road Trip Adventures skates into Newcastle Upon Tyne, whisking families away... more >

Utilita Arena Newcastle, Arena Way, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 7NA

Wed 20 Nov to Sun 24 Nov

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The Snowflake Ball

Join The Sick Children’s Trust and Children’s Heart Unit Fund (Chuf) for an evening filled with exceptional food, festive entertainment and... more >

The Biscuit Factory, 16 Stoddart St, Shieldfield, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 1AN

Fri 6 Dec

AFTER MIDNIGHT Christmas Party

After Midnight will be holding their Christmas Party on Friday 20 December 2024. The venue will again be Cluny2 at 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn... more >

Cluny 2, Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 2PQ

Fri 20 Dec

Things to do around Tyne And Wear

Tyne and Wear, situated on England's northeast coast, offers a mix of urban attractions, historical landmarks, and natural beauty. Whether you're a local or a visitor, here are some fantastic activities for a memorable day out in Tyne and Wear:

1. Victoria Tunnel & Quayside, Newcastle:
- Victoria Tunnel, running underneath Newcastle, is a well-preserved 19th-century wagonway. Originally used to transport coal, it later served as an air-raid shelter during World War II. Guided tours take visitors underground, where they experience the darkness and learn about life during wartime. Above ground, explore Quayside, a cultural hub along the waterfront. Don't miss the iconic Gateshead Millennium Bridge, famous for its tilt.

2. Newcastle Castle & Grainger Market, Newcastle:
- Visit medieval Newcastle Castle, built on the site of the ancient fortress that gave the city its name. Explore restored rooms and learn about its history. Nearby, Grainger Market offers a vibrant shopping experience with independent stalls and eateries.

3. Angel of the North, Gateshead:
- Marvel at the Angel of the North, a striking contemporary sculpture by Antony Gormley. Standing 20 meters tall, it overlooks the A1 motorway and has become an iconic symbol of the region.

4. Arbeia Roman Fort & Museum, South Shields:
- Step back in time at Arbeia Roman Fort, an excavated Roman garrison. Explore reconstructed buildings, see artifacts, and learn about life on the northern frontier of the Roman Empire.

5. Tynemouth Priory & Castle:
- Visit the dramatic Tynemouth Priory, perched on a cliff overlooking the North Sea. Explore the ruins, enjoy panoramic views, and learn about its history as a medieval monastery and later a coastal defense fort.

6. South Shields Beach & Pier:
- Relax on South Shields Beach, stroll along the promenade, and take in the fresh sea air. The historic South Pier offers lovely views of the coastline and the mouth of the River Tyne.

7. Jesmond Dene Park, Newcastle:
- Escape to Jesmond Dene, a picturesque park with wooded valleys, waterfalls, and walking trails. Enjoy a leisurely picnic or explore the charming Ouseburn Valley nearby.

8. Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, Gateshead:
- Art enthusiasts should visit the Baltic Centre, housed in a converted flour mill. Explore contemporary exhibitions, enjoy the rooftop terrace, and take in the views of the Tyne and Newcastle skyline.

9. Souter Lighthouse & The Leas, Whitburn:
- Discover Souter Lighthouse, the first lighthouse in the world designed and built specifically to use alternating electric current. Explore the rugged coastline along The Leas, a scenic clifftop walk.

10. St. Mary's Lighthouse & Nature Reserve, Whitley Bay:
- Visit the iconic St. Mary's Lighthouse, accessible via a causeway at low tide. Explore the rock pools, spot seabirds, and climb to the top for panoramic views. The adjacent nature reserve is perfect for wildlife enthusiasts.

Remember to check opening hours and any booking requirements for these attractions. Whether you're interested in history, art, or coastal walks, Tyne and Wear promises an enriching day out!