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Souter Lighthouse and The Leas - Walks for all
Weekly walks to suit all ages and abilities. Get the week off to a great start with a short to medium distance (1.5 - 3 miles) guided coastal walk. Perfect for people who are new to walking for exercise and pleasure or anyone who likes a social stroll.
Souter Lighthouse and The Leas, Coast Road, Whitburn, Sunderland
Today, Tue 29 Jan, Tue 5 Feb, Tue 12 Feb, Tue 19 Feb, Tue 26 Feb, Tue 5 Mar, Tue 12 Mar
Psychic Switch - Newcastle
Experience 4 different Psychics, Mediums in 1 amazing psychic night. Book a ticket for yourself or come with friends, family etc for a great social psychic evening. Everyone is guaranteed a message. Bar open, over 18’s only.
Copthorne Hotel, Newcastle
Today
Gibside - Winter nature trail
Wrap up warm and let’s set off on a winter adventure. There are still lots of things to see and do at Gibside during January and February that will have the whole family involved. With less leaves on the trees it’s a great time to explore the gardens and woodlands .
Gibside, near Rowlands Gill, Burnopfield, Gateshead
Today to Fri 1 Feb
Behind the Seams exhibition
Preston Park Museum is bringing an exclusive handpicked collection of iconic costumes created for some of the large and small screen’s best known and most loved productions in its exciting new exhibition, Behind the Seams.
Preston Park Museum, Yarm Road, Eaglescliffe, Stockton-on-Tees
Today to Sun 27 Jan, Tue 29 Jan to Sun 3 Feb, Tue 5 Feb to Sun 10 Feb, Tue 12 Feb to Sun 17 Feb, Tue 19 Feb
Random Acts of Christmas Kindness
We’re flinging the doors of the Seven Stories Gifting Office wide open to help you show some serious festive gratitude this Christmas. Who has helped you this year? Who would you like to thank? Who or what deserves some appreciation?
30 Lime Street
Ouseburn Valley
Today to Sun 27 Jan
Gibside - Health Walk
It’s been proven that getting outdoors for a relaxing stroll can improve your health and wellbeing. So how about joining in a Health Walk every Wednesday from 11am. You can meet a guide at Visitor Reception for a walk around the grounds, as well as meet new people.
Gibside, near Rowlands Gill, Burnopfield, Gateshead
Wed 23 Jan, Wed 30 Jan, Wed 6 Feb, Wed 13 Feb, Wed 20 Feb, Wed 27 Feb
Souter Lighthouse and The Leas - Souter Swifts
Our weekly running group - perfect for beginners. If you’re tempted to give running a go, but haven’t been sure where to start or quite able to find the motivation, this could be the group for you.
Souter Lighthouse and The Leas, Coast Road, Whitburn, Sunderland
Wed 23 Jan, Wed 30 Jan, Wed 6 Feb, Wed 13 Feb, Wed 20 Feb, Wed 27 Feb, Wed 6 Mar, Wed 13 Mar
Gibside - Gibside Sewing Group
Whether you are new to sewing or have been doing it as long as you can remember, the Gibside Sewing Group meet weekly and everyone is welcome. The Gibside Sewing Group meet every Thursday morning at 10.30am in the main caf.
Gibside, near Rowlands Gill, Burnopfield, Gateshead
Thu 24 Jan, Thu 31 Jan, Thu 7 Feb, Thu 14 Feb, Thu 21 Feb, Thu 28 Feb
Gibside - History tour
Join a history tour to hear all about Gibside and how it came to be. The vision of coal baron George Bowes, Gibside is one of the few surviving 18th century designed landscape gardens. It was fashioned with two things in mind: spectacular views and ’wow’ moments.
Gibside, near Rowlands Gill, Burnopfield, Gateshead
Fri 25 Jan, Sun 27 Jan, Mon 28 Jan, Fri 1 Feb, Sun 3 Feb, Mon 4 Feb, Fri 8 Feb, Sun 10 Feb, Mon 11 Feb, Fri 15 Feb, Sun 17 Feb, Mon 18 Feb, Fri 22 Feb, Sun 24 Feb, Mon 25 Feb, Fri 1 Mar, Sun 3 Mar, Mon 4 Mar
Gibside - parkrun
Whether you’re new to running, a youngster or an Olympic athlete, all runners are welcome at Gibside parkrun, a free 5km timed run every Saturday at 9am. It’s an opportunity to enjoy running in a historic garden where the background noise includes birdsong, perhaps a lawnmower or two, and not much else.
Gibside, near Rowlands Gill, Burnopfield, Gateshead
Sat 26 Jan, Sat 2 Feb, Sat 9 Feb, Sat 16 Feb, Sat 23 Feb, Sat 2 Mar
Circus Stories
Join us to explore the world of the circus.
We’re looking at circus themed books and will use circus skills to explore the story, characters and illustrations. Through creative play and movement we’ll be exploring all the fun that can be had when the circus comes to town.
30 Lime Street
Ouseburn Valley
Sat 26 Jan, Sat 9 Feb
The National Wedding Show Newcastle
The Ultimate day out for wedding inspiration. The National Wedding Show is coming to the Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle from 26th – 27th January. The fair is ideally located for brides and grooms-to-be from Tyne & Wear, Northumberland and County Durham and across the North East.
Metro Radio Arena, Arena Way, Newcastle upon Tyne
Sat 26 Jan 19 and Sun 27 Jan
Paul Carrack
Paul Carrack Plus Support. Artists performing: Paul Carrack.: Tickets avaiable.
Sage Gateshead Sage One, Gateshead
Sun 27 Jan 19
Gibside - Great Run Local
Gibside is delighted to host Great Run Local who organise free weekly 2km and 5km timed runs that are open to everyone and are safe and easy to take part in. The runs will take place at Gibside each Sunday throughout the year.
Gibside, near Rowlands Gill, Burnopfield, Gateshead
Sun 27 Jan, Sun 3 Feb, Sun 10 Feb, Sun 17 Feb, Sun 24 Feb, Sun 3 Mar
Souter Lighthouse and The Leas - Souter Pramblers
Free weekly guided walks on pushchair friendly routes. The whole family can enjoy fresh air, gentle exercise and the sights and sounds of the coast on a guided stroll. Specially chosen pushchair friendly routes mean that even your littlest ones can enjoy their first visits to The Leas and Whitburn Coastal Park.
Souter Lighthouse and The Leas, Coast Road, Whitburn, Sunderland
Mon 28 Jan, Mon 4 Feb, Mon 11 Feb, Mon 18 Feb, Mon 25 Feb, Mon 4 Mar, Mon 11 Mar
Singles Mixer - Not Speed Dating
Ashika host mixer events in the North East of England for single men and women of all ages who want to expand their social circle and perhaps even meet someone special.
Our mixer events are relaxed and informal, we want you to enjoy yourself and meet people in a comfortable space without any pressure.
1-3 Market Street, Newcastle
Thu 31 Jan 19
80’s Vs DIVA Tribute Party Night
One of the best North East Tribute Artists around! 2 sets during the night. The first set will be DIVA hits from the likes of Tina Turner, Pink, Cher and the 2nd set will be floor fillers of 80’s dance hits. A DJ & Disco will follow the tribute performance
SR4 Conference & Banqueting Suite, 1 Waverley Terrace, Sunderland,
Sat 2 Feb 19
Gibside - Plodge
Dig out your wellington boots and enjoy the countryside fresh air at Gibside this February. Prepare yourselves for welly-wanging, splashing around in the puddles and much more mud mania. Plodge is a month long celebration of mud. The word Plodge is a Geordie word meaning to wade.
Gibside, near Rowlands Gill, Burnopfield, Gateshead
Sat 2 Feb to Fri 15 Feb, Mon 25 Feb to Thu 28 Feb
Souter Lighthouse and The Leas - Night Run - experience Souter in a new light
In partnership with Cotswold Outdoor. This event is about having fun at your own pace, meeting new people, exploring Souter after dark and raising funds for our ongoing conservation work.
Souter Lighthouse and The Leas, Coast Road, Whitburn, Sunderland
Sat 2 Feb 19
The Dead South
The Dead South plus guests. Artists performing: The Dead South.: Tickets avaiable.
O2 Academy Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Sat 2 Feb 19
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt
Join our intrepid family of adventurers and their musical dog on a quest to find a bear; as they wade through the gigantic swishy swashy grass, the splishy splashy river and the thick oozy, squelchy mud! Expect catchy songs, interactive scenes, plenty of adventure and a few surprises along the way.
Northern Stage Barras Bridge Newcastle upon Tyne
Wed 6 Feb 19 to Sat 9 Feb
Flash A Tribute to Queen
Flash A Tribute to Queen. Artists performing: Flash A Tribute to Queen.: Tickets avaiable.
O2 Academy Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Sat 9 Feb 19
Gibside - Guided walk: Walking lesser known Gibside
Explore lesser known parts of Gibside with our friendly and knowledgeable guides. Hear stories from Gibsides past on a 6 mile walk around the outer reaches of the woods and gardens. Theres nothing quite like blowing away the cobwebs and enjoying the scenery on a winter walk.
Gibside, near Rowlands Gill, Burnopfield, Gateshead
Sat 9 Feb 19
Valentine Singles Mixer not Speed Dating
Ashika host mixer events in the North East of England for single men and women of all ages who want to expand their social circle and perhaps even meet someone special.
Our mixer events are relaxed and informal, we want you to enjoy yourself and meet people in a comfortable space without any pressure.
1-3 Market Street, Newcastle
Thu 14 Feb 19
Valentine’s Night Party with Horace Silverman and The White Gardenias
Come along and smooch to some wonderfully romantic music performed by a fabulous six piece band playing tunes from some of the best song writers of the 1920s, 30s and 40s including George Gershwin, Hoagey Carmichael, Irving Berlin , Cole Porter , Sammy Cahn and many more.
Cullercoats Crescent Club, Victoria Crescent, Cullercoats
Thu 14 Feb 19