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DIRECTORY OF HERITAGE ROOMS FOR HIRE

NORTH EAST

Produced by the Historic Environment Forum

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Meetings, conferences and special occasions are an opportunity to showcase what’s

best about yourself or your organisation. Highlight local heritage by holding your next

event at one of the venues featured in these pages.

Inside you will find spaces that celebrate both built and natural heritage: nationally

designated sites and locally recognised heritage assets, even venues situated within

unique heritage settings.

Make history in a place that is part of history. Help the North East Historic

Environment Forum protect the historic environment and support the people and

places that manage heritage assets.

Guide to symbols

Parking available at or near the site

Designated disabled parking

Catering facilities / café on site

Kitchen available for use

Tea and coffee making equipment provided

Male/female toilet

Accessible toilet

Level access, ramped access or steps with portable ramp available

Induction loop

Designated staff available during events

Broadband internet with Wi-Fi connection

Alcohol can be served on the premises

Licensed for civil ceremonies

Outdoor hire space available

The North East Historic Environment Forum makes every effort to present accurate,

up to date details.

Please contact the venue and liaise directly with them. Any booking that results is a

contract directly between you and the venue provider and is subject to their usual

terms and conditions.

The North East Historic Environment Forum makes every effort to present accurate, up

to date details. Those managing heritage assets wishing to update their information or join

later editions of the directory should contact the Historic Environment Forum

secretariat at 0191 269 1207.

VENUES 2 Durham 4 Northumberland 7 Tees Valley 8 Tyne and Wear

Photographic credits

Front cover, Gateshead Old Town Hall © Gateshead Old Town Hall

Copyright of all images belongs to the venue except: Seaton Holme p3 © Groundwork North

East, Mining Institute p12 © Sean Elliott Photography/Mining Institute, St James’s United Reformed Church (church interior) p16 © M L

Dowse and Tyneside Cinema p18 © Alan Mushen.

All symbols are public domain images except:

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Published 2011 by the Historic

Environment Forum. Updated 2014.

The North East Historic Environment Forum is a partnership of organisations responsible for managing the historic environment. Its members include: Arts Council England, Association of Local Government Archaeological Officers, Association of North East Councils, Country Land and Business Association, English Heritage, Heritage Lottery Fund, Historic Houses Association, Institute of Historic Building Conservation, National Trust, Natural England, North of England Civic Trust, Northumberland National Park Authority, Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums.

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DURHAM

Beamish Museum Beamish Museum Blackhill and Consett Park Lodge The Bowes Museum

Beamish Museum Beamish, County Durham, DH9 0RG

www.beamish.org.uk

Contact 0191 370 4025

[email protected]

Beamish is a world famous open air museum. You will find here no glass cases and few labels. Within our buildings you will find costumed staff who are trained to tell the story of the people of the North East of England during the Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian periods.

Beamish can offer a unique alternative venue for meetings, private functions, staff family fun days and team building days.

Transportation Two bus services travel to Beamish: Waggonway service

28/28A offers regular buses from Newcastle City Centre, Gateshead, Birtley,

Ouston and Chester-le-Street. Service 128 provides a direct link with

Durham City Centre. Period transport can be made available to ferry guests

around the site.

Room Upper Bank Room

Venue capacity 40 people

Room Carriage House

Venue capacity 100 people (standing)

Room Collections Study Room

Venue capacity 100 people

Area Field (extra hire cost for marquee)

Use Corporate and private functions Rates Room hire from £100 (phone for details)

Availability Daily. Evening hire available (phone for details)

Equipment provided Some rooms equipped with computer and

projector/projection screen. Charges apply for use of additional

equipment. We can assist with enquiries with local suppliers

Blackhill and Consett Park Lodge Laburnum Avenue, Blackhill, Consett, Co. Durham, DH8 5TA www.leisureworksonline.co.uk

Contact 01207 218019

[email protected]

Good quality meeting room in an award-winning park. The park is located in the Blackhill conservation area and offers stunning views of the surrounding moorland and countryside.

Transportation Along bus routes.

Room Meeting room

Use Corporate and private functions, workshops and educational

purposes

Venue capacity 40 people Rates £15 per hour, £45 for half day & £70 for full day

Availability Daily from 9am when required

Equipment provided Projector/projection screen, flipcharts,

whiteboard, TV and DVD/VHS player. We can assist with enquiries

with local suppliers for hire of additional equipment

The Bowes Museum Barnard Castle, Co Durham, DL12 8NP www.thebowesmuseum.org.uk

Contact 01833 690606

[email protected]

The Bowes Museum is a magnificent French style château with 20 impressive galleries of fine & decorative arts, paintings, ceramics, textiles and furniture. Surrounded in parkland with a formal parterre garden, and home to the Silver Swan, the Museum offers a memorable experience to all.

Transportation 17 miles from Darlington Railway Station. Local bus services

travel to The Bowes Museum.

Room Jubilee Room

Venue capacity 100 people (standing/theatre style) or 64 people

(seated, round tables)

Room The Galleries

Venue capacity 240 people (standing or theatre style)

Use Corporate and private functions, concerts and events

Rates To be discussed (phone for details)

Availability To be discussed (phone for details)

Equipment provided Computer, projector/projection screen and microphone/PA system

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Seaton Holme

Durham Castle University College, Durham Castle, Palace Green, Durham, DH1 3RW

www.dur.ac.uk/university.college/conferences

Contact 0191 334 2887

[email protected]

It is often said there is no finer venue in the North East for wedding receptions, banquets, dinner dances and other special occasions than Durham Castle.

Our staff have a wealth of experience catering for the most prestigious events, ensuring that the quality of service will match the unrivalled setting.

Many of the historical settings within the Castle are available for a wide variety of event, business meetings and seminars to weddings and informal banquets.

Transportation Parking available near the venue.

Rooms A variety of rooms available

Use Corporate and private functions

Venue capacity From 60 people (theatre style) to 200 people

(banquet style)

Rates From £30 per delegate per day. A £31.00 min spend for banquet (phone for details) Availability University vacation: July-October and March-April (dep

on Easter)

Equipment provided Computer, projector/projection screen and

microphone/PA system

Seaton Holme Hall Walks, Easington Village, County Durham, SR8 3BS

www.durhamweb.org.uk/SeatonHolme

Contact 0191 527 9360

[email protected]

A 12th century medieval Manor house, refurbished in the 1990s and 2011 to provide a comfortable venue with character. Conveniently located just off the A19 with easy access to many local landmarks and other historic features.

Transportation Along bus routes. Limited parking on site and nearby.

The Witham 3 Horsemarket, Barnard Castle, Co. Durham, DL12 8LY www.teesdalehalls.co.uk/witham-village-hall.asp

Contact 01833 631107

[email protected]

Built in 1854, The Witham Hall sits in the centre of the market town of

Barnard Castle. The large hall has a sprung floor – excellent for dancing.

Last repaired in the 1980s, The Witham is about to undergo conservation, restoration and refurbishment. At present, bookings can only be taken for events in summer 2013 and later.

Transportation Along bus routes. Parking facilities surrounding the

venue. Up to 2 hours free or long-stay for as little as £1.50.

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Room Function room Rates £12 per hour

Room Parish Room

Rates £5.50 flat rate + an additional £5 an hour if staffed

Room Training rooms (2)

Rates From £6 to £8 per hour

Room Full building

Rates £30 per hour

Use Corporate and private functions

Room Music Hall Venue capacity 245 seated and 260 people standing Room Witham Room Venue capacity 50 people seated or 60 people standing Room County Room Venue capacity 20 people seated Room Art Gallery for exhibitions and can be used for small meetings or receptions. Use Corporate and private functions, including small group events, workshops, seminars or small conferences. Rates Prices vary (phone for details) Availability Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10.00 to 4.00 pm. Closed on Tuesday. Other times by arrangement Equipment provided Projector/projection screen, full surround sound system with PA, flipcharts, Blue Ray player, WiFi,

satellite connection and video conferencing.

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NORTHUMBERLAND

Etal Village Hall Kirkharle Courtyard Kirkharle Courtyard

Etal Village Hall Etal Village, Cornhill on Tweed, Northumberland, TD12 4TL

www.etalvillagehall.org.uk

Contact 01890 820777

[email protected]

Etal Village Hall is in one of the prettiest villages in North Northumberland. It was originally opened in 1926 as a reading room for Etal village.

In September 2005 the hall was awarded grants for refurbishment to bring the village hall into the 21st century and to provide a focus for the community. Today the hall offers first class facilities.

Transportation Local bus Glenn Valley Route 267 travels to Etal village.

Room Main Hall

Equipment provided Projector/projection screen, DVD player and sound system

Room Small Hall

Equipment provided Computer

Use Corporate and private functions

Venue capacity 130 people Rates £14 per hour

Availability Daily

Kirkharle Courtyard and St Wilfrid’s Church Kirkwhelpington, Newcastle, NE19 2PD

www.kirkharlecourtyard.net

Contact 01830 540362 / 07796 333381

[email protected]

Kirkharle Courtyard is the birthplace of Capability Brown, arguably Britain’s finest landscape designer. This beautiful Grade 2 farm steading set in rural Northumberland, has been sensitively converted to house 15 craft workshops, a Coffee House Restaurant and a meeting room. In addition a long-lost plan by Capability Brown has recently been implemented creating a lake and fully accessibly pathway with associated tree planting. Situated nearby is Grade 1 historic St Wilfrid’s Church dating from early 14th Century.

Transportation No rail links. Accessible by car.

Room Meeting room

Venue capacity 40 people

Room Church

Venue capacity 100 people

Use Corporate and private functions

Rates £110 + VAT per day

Availability Daily except Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s

Eve and New Year’s Day Equipment provided Computer, projector/projection screen,

flipcharts and use of photocopier

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Lindisfarne Castle Morpeth Methodist Church

Lindisfarne Castle Holy Island, Berwick upon Tweed, TD15 2SH

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lindisfarne

Contact 01289 389244

[email protected]

Located on the tide-accessible Holy Island, Lindisfarne is a Tudor fort which saw over 300 years of military service before being converted into a comfortable holiday home for Edward Hudson by his friend the architect Sir Edwin Lutyens.

Room Ship Room

Use Civil weddings

Venue capacity 30 people

Rates £800

Availability Only on days when the castle is closed to the public and subject to tidal access (phone for details)

Morpeth Methodist Church Howard Terrace, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 1HU

www.morpethmeth.org

Contact 01670 511078

[email protected]

Morpeth Methodist Church has been a centre for the community for well over a hundred years. Built in 1904 and recently refurbished in 2003, the church premises consist of three floors with rooms of various sizes.

Transportation Easily accessible by train and bus. Limited on site parking but

parking facilities available near the veune.

Newbiggin Maritime Centre Church Point, Newbiggin by the Sea, Northumberland, NE64 6DB www.newbigginmaritimecentre.org.uk

Contact 01670 898 559

[email protected]

Newbiggin Maritime Centre is a newly opened venue with a function room overlooking the bay of Newbiggin by the Sea.

Transportation Along bus routes.

Room Sanctuary

Venue capacity 240 people

Room Centenary Room

Venue capacity 45 people

Room Coffee Lounge Venue capacity 30 people

Room Millennium Room

Venue capacity 10 people

Room Pastoral Room

Venue capacity 5 people

Room Hall

Venue capacity 275 people

Use Corporate and private functions

Rates Prices vary (phone for details)

Availability Mon-Fri 9am-10pm. Weekends by arrangement

Equipment provided Computer, projector/projection screen and

microphone/PA system.

Room Function room

Venue capacity 100 people (theatre style) or 80 people (seated at

tables)

Rates To be discussed (phone for details) Availability To be discussed (phone for details)

Equipment provided Projector/projection screen

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RNLI Grace Darling Museum Vindolanda Hedley Centre Vindolanda Hedley Centre

RNLI Grace Darling Museum 1 Radcliffe Road, Bamburgh, Northumberland, NE69 7AE

www.rnli.org.uk

Contact 01668 214910

[email protected]

In the true spirit of the lifeboat service, Grace Horsley Darling (1815-42) risked her life to rescue others from certain death in a terrible storm. Grace’s heroism earned her the first RNLI medal for gallantry to be awarded to a woman. The museum relives the life and times of the fearless girl who became a reluctant celebrity.

Transportation Bamburgh is accessible by bus. Parking available near the

venue.

Room Function room

Use Corporate functions and educational activities

Venue capacity 30 people

Rates To be discussed (phone for details)

Availability Daily 9am-5pm. Evenings by arrangement

Equipment provided Computer and projector/projection screen

Vindolanda Hedley Centre Vindolanda, Bardon Mill, Hexham, NE47 7JN

www.vindolanda.com

Contact 01434 344277

[email protected]

Set in the grounds of Roman Vindolanda, a short walk from the Museum and fort the new Hedley Archaeo-Educational building has an excellent meeting room, with the ability to host lectures, day and evening courses or meetings. Packages available to include admission to Vindolanda Museum and site.

Transportation 2 miles from the nearest train station (Bardon Mill). Limited

parking on site but parking is available within easy walking distance.

Room Hedley Centre Meeting Room

Use Corporate functions

Venue capacity 45 people (lecture style), 24 people (U-shaped seating) or 12 people (boardroom style)

Rates £6 per delegate for room hire only. £12 per delegate for room hire and entry to Vindolanda. £15 per delegate for room hire with entry to Vindolanda and the Roman Army Museum. Complimentary tea/coffee service included. Buffet lunches within the building available. Various options from £7.50 per delegate

Availability Starting 9am (phone for details)

Equipment provided Projector/projection screen, flipcharts, Computer available on request

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TEES VALLEY

Ormesby Hall

Ormesby Hall Church Lane, Ormesby, Middlesbrough TS7 9AS www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-ormesbyhall

Contact 01642 324188 [email protected]

Home of the Pennyman family for nearly 400 years, this classic Georgian mansion provides a unique venue for wedding ceremonies and corporate events.

Transportation A 10-minute walk from the nearest bus stop. 15 minutes’

walk from Marton railway station.

Rooms A variety of rooms available

Venue capacity From 25 to 80 people depending on the room

Area Field (available for marquee hire)

Venue capacity 80-500 people

Use Corporate and private functions, weddings

Rates From £80 per day depending on function requirements

(phone for details)

Availability To be discussed (phone for details)

Equipment provided Projector/projection screen, flipcharts, whiteboard, fax machine, TV, DVD player and use of photocopier

Sunnyfield House Community Centre 36 Westgate, Guisborough, Cleveland TS14 6BA

Contact 01287 634595

[email protected]

A Grade 2 listed building with a private car park.

Transportation Along bus routes.

Room Main Hall Rooms A variety of meeting rooms available

Use Corporate functions and charitable events

Venue capacity Varies depending on the room

Rates Rooms are charged per hour at either charitable or

commercial rates (phone for details)

Availability Mon-Fri 8.30am-10pm. Sat 8.30am-4pm

Equipment provided Projection screen

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TYNE AND WEAR

Arbeia Roman Fort and Museum Arts Centre Washington Bessie Surtees House Bessie Surtees House

Arbeia Roman Fort Baring Street, South Shields, NE33 2BB

www.twmuseums.org.uk/arbeia

Contact 0191 4568740 [email protected]

Standing overlooking the mouth of the River Tyne, Arbeia was first built in AD160 later to become the supply base for the forts along Hadrian’s Wall. Today Arbeia boasts fine reconstructions of the West Gate, Commanding Officer’s House and Barrack block.

Transportation A 10-minute walk from South Shields Metro/bus station.

Room Commanding Officer’s summer dining room/school room.

Other areas to be discussed

Rates Daytime half-day £100, full-day £160. Other times negotiable

(phone for details)

Use Corporate and private functions

Availability (1 Apr-31 Sept) Mon-Friday 10-5pm, Saturday 11-4pm,

Sunday 2-5pm. (1 Oct-31 March) closed to the public but can be opened by arrangement

Equipment provided Microphone/PA system

Arts Centre Washington Biddick Lane, Fatfield, Washington, NE38 8AB www.artscentrewashington.co.uk

Contact 0191 2193455

[email protected]

Washington sits in a position of equal distance between Newcastle, Sunderland and Durham. The arts centre itself is a converted 19th century farm, a ruin rescued at the time of the development of the new town in 1972 when it was decided that a centre for arts and culture should be included in the vision for the area. Originally called Biddick Farm Arts Centre, it has gone through several incarnations to become what is now a vibrant multi- arts centre that hosts a theatre, gallery, rehearsal rooms, artist’s studios, recording studio, café and award winning bar.

Transportation Along the No 2A, M1, 8 and X1A bus routes.

Rooms A variety of rooms available

Use Corporate events, private functions and theatre productions

Venue capacity Up to 150 people depending on the room

Rates £8.50 - £31.50 per hour depending on the room

Availability Mon, Wed, and Fri 9.30am-5pm. Tues and Thurs 9.30am-

9pm. Sat 9am-midnight

Equipment provided Computer, projector/projection screen and

microphone/PA system

Bessie Surtees House 41-44 Sandhill, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3JF

www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/bessie-surtees-house

Contact 0191 2691200

[email protected]

A Grade I listed building dating back to the 16th century, Bessie Surtees

House serves as the regional office for English Heritage.

Transportation A 10-minute walk from Central Station/Metro Station.

Along the Quaylink bus route. Parking available near the venue (Quayside pay

and display).

Room Lower ground meeting room

Venue capacity 12-14 people

Room Public rooms (first floor, 3 rooms)

Venue capacity 50 people Room Education room

Venue capacity 15-20 people

Use Corporate and private functions (to be discussed)

Rates Prices vary depending on request (phone for details)

Availability Mon-Fri 8am-6pm. Weekends subject to staff availability Equipment provided TV, DVD/VHS player, conference phone and

flipcharts

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Civic Centre Civic Centre Discovery Museum Gateshead Heritage @ St Mary’s

Civic Centre Barras Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8QH www.theciviccentre.co.uk

Contact 0191 277722

[email protected]

Based in the heart of the city with all public transport at your disposal.

There’s something very different about holding a meeting in the Civic Centre, an iconic Grade II* building with all its original charm and with over 40 years of experience. We can live up to your expectations.

Transportation Central location near all bus routes. Haymarket Metro

Station opposite the Centre. A 5-minute walk from Central Station. Less than

15 minutes’ drive from Newcastle Airport. Limited parking on site but

parking available near the venue.

Room Over 14 rooms available

Use Corporate and private functions

Venue capacity Flexible capacity ranging from 8 to 600 people

Rates Prices vary depending on the room (phone for details)

Availability Daily except bank holidays

Equipment provided Computer, projector/projection screen and

microphone/PA system

Discovery Museum Blandford Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4JA

www.twmuseums.org.uk/discovery

Contact 0844 8561074

[email protected]

Science and technology museum whose galleries can be hired for a range of events. The Museum also boasts a beautiful wood panelled and tiled Great Hall.

Transportation A 5-minute walk from Newcastle Central Station. Close to St

James’ Metro station. Limited parking on site but parking available near the

venue.

Gateshead Heritage @ St Mary’s Oakwellgate, Gateshead, NE8 2AU

Contact 0191 4336916

[email protected]

St Mary’s Church is a Grade I listed building available to hire outside opening hours for receptions, conferences and concerts. A stunning, atmospheric space with some restrictions on what can be permitted in the building.

Transportation Accessible by bus and Metro. Limited parking on site but

parking available near the venue (South Shore Road car park).

Room Great Hall

Venue capacity 400 people

Rates From £320

Availability Daytime and evening

Area Whole museum

Venue capacity 1000 people

Rates From £950

Availability Evening hire from 5.30pm

Use Corporate and private functions

Equipment provided Computer, projector/projection screen

microphone/PA system, flip charts, TV and DVD player

Room Education space

Availability Daily

Room Main space

Venue capacity 150 people

Rates £110 for a 2-hour session, £175 for up to 5 hours, £280 for

up to 8 hours. Additional £20 per hour for staffing after opening

hours. 20% discount available for Gateshead-based not for profit

organisations and Gateshead-based voluntary/amateur groups

Availability Mon daytime and evening. Tues-Sun after 4pm

Use Corporate and private functions, music concerts

Equipment provided Computer, projector/projection screen

microphone/PA system, flipcharts, TV and DVD player

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Gateshead Old Town Hall Great North Museum: Hancock Hatton Art Gallery

Gateshead Old Town Hall West Street, Gateshead, NE8 1HE

Contact 0191 443 5300

[email protected]

An inspiring Grade II listed building which provides a busy and varied

programme of Arts events. This multi-functioning building is also

available to hire for a variety of events, office space and studios. The

Main Hall is ideal for concerts, events and can accommodate

conferences and large meetings. It is also perfect for wedding and

wedding receptions or special occasions such as birthday or retirement parties with impressive high ceiling and stained glass detail. We have a variety of smaller rooms available on a per hour basis.

Transportation Accessible by bus and Metro. Car park

Great North Museum: Hancock Barras Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 4PT

www.twmuseums.org.uk/greatnorthmuseum

Contact 0844 8561074

[email protected]

Museum housing a stunning range of galleries available for corporate and private hire. The museum also has a large and versatile exhibition space and a suite of meeting rooms available for hire.

Transportation Close to Haymarket Metro station. Parking available near

the venue.

Hatton Art Gallery The Quadrangle, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7RU

www.twmuseums.org.uk/hatton

Contact 0191 2226059

[email protected]

Situated in the heart of the University quadrangle the Hatton Art Gallery offers a flexible and stunning space for hire. It has a series of 6 interlinking gallery spaces which house a highly regarded programme of exhibitions.

Transportation A short walk from Haymarket Metro station. Parking available near the venue.

Room Main Hall Rates From £500 (+VAT)

Use Corporate and private functions, concerts, dances, theatre

productions, weddings

Venue capacity 400 people (standing), 150 (sitting) 320

(theatre style)

Room Council Chamber Rates From £30 per hour (+VAT)

Use small parties, sit down dinners, meetings, small concerts, workshops and training. Venue capacity up to 120 Availability Daily

Additional information/Equipment provided Laptops,

projector/projection screen, microphone/PA system, flipcharts

and DVD player

Additional information Other rooms hold from 10 people

up to 50 people start at £20ph ideal for meetings and workshops. We also have studios and office space to hire

Area Whole museum

Venue capacity 1300 people

Rates From £224 (+VAT)

Availability Evenings only from 5.30pm

Room Clore Suite

Venue capacity 100 people

Rates From £160 (+VAT)

Availability Daytime and evening

Room Full exhibition Venue capacity 450 Rates From £600 (+VAT)

Availability For daytime and evening hire. Use Corporate and private functions

Equipment provided Computer, projector/projection screen,

microphone/PA system, flipcharts, TV and DVD player

Room Gallery

Use Corporate and private functions

Venue capacity 400 people

Rates From £395

Availability Evenings only from 5.30pm

Equipment provided Computer, projector/projection screen,

microphone/PA system, flipcharts, TV and DVD player

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Laing Art Gallery Laing Art Gallery

Holy Jesus Hospital City Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2AS www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-holyjesushospital

Contact 0191 2558600

[email protected]

As a Grade II* listed building with over 700 years of history on site we have a lot to talk about. If you’re looking for something different to entertain your guests, customers or employees, we can provide themed talks or guided tours of the building and Newcastle to accompany your own programme (all talks and tours must be pre-booked). We are happy to organise catering and assistance for large functions if required.

Transportation A city-centre location close to Manors and City Road car

parks just off the Swan House/55 Degrees North roundabout. A short

distance from Newcastle Central Station. Close to Metro and bus stations.

Laing Art Gallery New Bridge Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8AG www.twmuseums.org.uk/laing

Contact 0844 8561074

[email protected]

The Laing is a fine Grade II listed Edwardian baroque building which is home to an impressive collection of art. The gallery is available for hire and also houses a purpose built function room.

Transportation Close to Monument Metro station. Parking available near

the venue.

Room Function room Venue capacity 24 people (boardroom) or 30 people (theatre style) Rates Voluntary organisations £40 half day (9am-1pm), £80 full day (9am-5pm). Other organisations £50 half day (9am-1pm), £100 full day (9am-5pm) Availability Weekdays 9am-5pm Rooms Function rooms (4) Venue capacity 6 people (boardroom style) or 10 people (circular style) Rates Voluntary organisations £30 half day (9am-1pm), £60 full day (9am-5pm). Other organisations £40 half day (9am-1pm), £80 full day (9am-5pm) Availability Weekdays 9am-5pm Use Corporate and private functions Equipment & Refreshments can be provided at small charge Projector/projection screen, flipcharts, conference phone and use of photocopier

Room The Whole Gallery

Venue capacity 550 people

Availability Evenings only from 5.30pm

Rates From £750

Room Function room

Venue capacity 60 people

Availability Daytime and evening

Rates From £200

Room 18th and 19th century gallery Venue Capacity 100

Availability Daytime and Evening

Rates £500

Use Corporate and private functions

Equipment provided Computer, projector/projection screen,

microphone/PA system, flipcharts, TV and DVD player

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The Literary and Philosophical Society The Literary and Philosophical Society Mining Institute – Nicholas Wood Memorial Hall Mining Institute – Nicholas Wood

Memorial Hall

The Literary and Philosophical Society

(The Lit & Phil) 23 Westgate Road, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, NE1 1SE

www.litandphil.org.uk

Contact 0191 2320192

[email protected]

The Lit & Phil is an independent library, open since 1825. We have a collection of over 160,000 books as well as an extensive music collection. Much of the building retains all its original character and charm.

Transportation Less than a minute’s walk from Central Station and Metro.

Along many bus routes. Street parking available.

Mining Institute –

Nicholas Wood Memorial Hall Neville Hall, Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1SE www.mininginstitute.org.uk

Contact 0191 2332459

[email protected]

This Grade II* listed building conveys a unique experience to visitors.

The Lecture Theatre is an Edwardian room, a traditional semi-circular bowl richly decorated in exquisite red sapwood Cuban Mahogany. It provides superb acoustics.

The Library is one of Newcastle’s most majestic interiors with decoratively carved Caen stone and oak interiors and original tailor-made furniture. The lofty gothic revival arched roof provides natural light from immense stained glass windows.

Transportation A 2-minute walk from Central Station and Metro. Along many

bus routes. Taxi rank immediately adjacent to the venue. Street parking

available.

Room Committee Room

Venue capacity 20 people

Rates £110 full day

Room Loftus Room

Venue capacity 100 people Rates £110 full day

Room Lecture Room

Venue capacity 100 people

Rates £110 full day

Room Small meeting room

Venue capacity 12 people

Rates £110 full day

Room Main Library

Venue capacity 100 people (seated) or 150 people (standing)

Rates Price on application (phone for details)

Use Corporate and private functions

Availability Mon, Wed & Thurs 9.30am-7pm, Tues 9.30am-8pm, Fri

9.30am-5pm, Saturday 9.30am-1pm. Outside of these times an extra

charge will be made for caretaking.

Equipment provided Computer and projector/projection screen

can be hired at additional cost

Room Lecture theatre

Venue capacity 100 people

Rates From £160 per session (morning, afternoon or evening). Discounts available for registered charities. Supplement applies on

weekends.

Room Library

Venue capacity 80 people (standing), 60 people (theatre style) or

40 (boardroom style)

Rates From £130 per session (morning, afternoon or evening).

Discounts available for registered charities. Supplement applies on

weekends.

Use Corporate and private functions, concerts, theatre and arts

events. Use of the Lecture theatre and Library can be combined for

refreshments and meals.

Availability Daily, times to suit hire

Equipment provided Computer, projector/projection screen (data

projection, overhead slide and 35 mm slide projection),

microphone/PA system, flipcharts, whiteboard, conference phone,

TV, DVD/VHS player and use of photocopier. We can assist with

enquiries with local suppliers

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The Minster Church of St Michael and All Angels Monkwearmouth Station Museum Monkwearmouth Station Museum Ouseburn Farm

and St Benedict Biscop

The Minster Church of St Michael and All Angels and St Benedict Biscop High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 3ET

www.sunderlandminster.co.uk

Contact 0191 565 4066

[email protected]

The Minster Church dates back to c. 940AD. It formerly served the ancient parish of Bishopwearmouth and since 2007 has been an extra parochial place of worship serving the whole city. Architecture is by Dobson and Caroe and stained glass by William Morris, Grant and Denny.

Transportation A 5-minute walk from bus, train and Metro links. Parking

available near the venue.

Monkwearmouth Station Museum North Bridge Street, Sunderland, SR5 1AP

www.twmuseums.org.uk/monkwearmouth

Contact 0191 5532323

[email protected]

The museum is housed in an outstanding Grade 2* listed 1840s station building commissioned by the famous railway entrepreneur George Hudson.

Host your children’s party in this unique setting. Ask for our Little Red

Engine Children’s Party information pack.

Transportation A 5-minute walk from St Peter’s Metro station. Limited

parking on site but parking available near the venue.

Ouseburn Farm Ouseburn Rd (off Lime St), Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2PA www.ouseburnfarm.org.uk

Contact 0191 2323698

[email protected]

Situated underneath 3 outstanding bridges in the historic Ouseburn Valley, Ouseburn Farm offers meeting rooms and office space for hire for charitable/community groups.

Transportation A 5-minute walk from bus stops on New Bridge Street and

Cut Bank. 10 minutes away from Byker or Manors Metro stations. Parking

available near the venue.

Room Church

Venue capacity 410 people

Rates From £150 half day, £300 full day (7 hours). Evening hire

£200

Room Vestry, 1st floor lounge

Rates £25 per hour

Use Corporate and private functions

Availability To be discussed (phone for details). Not available

Sunday mornings Equipment provided Projector/projection screen and

microphone/PA system

Room Roker Room (first floor)

Venue capacity 30 people (theatre style)

Rates £90 + VAT half day, £160 + VAT full day. Discounts available

for registered charities

Room Seaburn Room (first floor)

Venue capacity 30 people (theatre style)

Rates £60 + VAT half day, £100 + VAT full day. Discounts available

for registered charities

Use Corporate and private functions, children’s parties

Availability Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 2pm-5pm. Outside of opening

hours, times and prices to be discussed

Equipment provided Computer, projector/projection screen,

microphone/PA system, flipcharts, TV and DVD player

Room Main classroom

Venue capacity 45 people (theatre) or 30 people (boardroom style)

Rates £15 per hour, £40 half day, £80 full day

(community, education, charity or non profit organisations)/ £30 per hour, £90 half day, £150 full day (business and corporate)

Room Meeting Room Venue capacity 20 people (theatre style) or 15 people (boardroom style) Rates £10 per hour, £30 half day, £60 full day/ £20 per hour, £60 half day, £100 full day (business and corporate) Use Corporate and private functions Availability Daily 9am-5pm. Evening bookings at extra cost Equipment provided Digital projector, smartboard,

flipboard, whiteboard and OHP.

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Segedunum Roman Fort, Bath House and Museum Segedunum Roman Fort, Bath House and Museum Seven Stories Seven Stories

Ouseburn Trust Arch 6, Stepney Bank, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear NE1 2NP www.ouseburntrust.org.uk

Contact 0191 2616596

[email protected]

[email protected]

A striking setting for a meeting, the Ouseburn Trust office is located under the Byker Bridge in the Ouseburn Conservation Area.

Transportation A 5-minute walk from bus stops on New Bridge Street and

Cut Bank. 10 minutes away from Byker or Manors Metro stations.

Room Function room, meeting room or training room

Venue Capacity 20 people (theatre style), 15 people (boardroom style)

Use Corporate functions, meetings, training

Rates Community groups and Ouseburn Valley businesses £10 per

hour, £30 half day, £50 full day. Corporate and business hires £20

per hour, £60 half day, £100 full day

Availability 9am-5pm Mon-Fri, other times considered

Equipment provided Projector/projection screen

Segedunum Roman Fort, Bath House and Museum Buddle Street, Wallsend, NE28 6HR

www.twmuseums.org.uk/segedunum

Contact 0191 2369347

[email protected]

Segedunum is once again the gateway to Hadrian's Wall. It is the most excavated fort along the Wall with a large interactive museum and a 35m high viewing tower providing outstanding views across this World Heritage Site.

Transportation A minute’s walk from the Metro and bus station.

Seven Stories 30 Lime Street, Ouseburn Valley, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 2PQ www.sevenstories.org.uk

Contact 0191 261 2000 ext: 721

[email protected]

Seven Stories is venue with a distinctive character born out of its unique industrial heritage and with creativity at its heart.

Situated in a wonderful converted Grade II listed Victorian granary in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne, Seven Stories is the UK’s only cultural centre and visitor attraction dedicated to British children’s books. Inside there are three galleries, a hands-on space for creative activity and play, performance and learning spaces, a café and a large independent children’s bookshop.

Transportation A 2-minute walk from Cut Bank (Quaylink Q2 bus). 2 minutes away from Stepney Bank bus stop. 10 minutes away from Byker or

Manors Metro station. Parking available near the venue.

Room Daniels Room Venue capacity 60 people

Room Corder Room

Venue capacity 30 people

Room Activities Room

Venue capacity 40 people

Area Whole museum

Venue capacity 400 people

Use Corporate and private functions, craft activities

Rates Prices upon request (phone for details)

Availability Daily 9am-12midnight

Equipment provided Computer, projector/projection screen,

microphone/PA system, flipcharts, TV and DVD player

Room Attic

Venue capacity 120 people

Rates From £150 per hour

Room Storylab

Venue capacity 40 people Rates From £85 per hour

Room Book Den

Venue capacity 15 people

Rates From £40 per hour

Use Corporate and private functions

Availability Mon-Sat 10am-5pm. Sun and bank holidays 10am-4pm.

Out of hours bookings to be discussed (phone for details)

Equipment provided Computer, projector/projection screen,

microphone/PA system, flipcharts, whiteboard, DVD player and use

of photocopier

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Shipley Art Gallery Shipley Art Gallery South Shields Museum and Art Gallery South Shields Museum and Art Gallery

Shipley Art Gallery Prince Consort Road, Gateshead, NE8 4JB www.twmuseums.org.uk/shipley

Contact 0191 4771495

[email protected]

Beautiful Edwardian art gallery housing a variety of permanent and temporary exhibitions.

Transportation Limited parking on site but parking available near the venue.

South Shields Museum and Art Gallery Ocean Road, South Shields, NE33 2JA

www.twmuseums.org.uk/southshields

Contact 0191 4568740

[email protected]

Local history museum and art gallery outlining the history of South Tyneside from the Bronze Age to the present day with galleries showcasing the invention of the lifeboat. The Museum also features the life and times of world-famous novelist Catherine Cookson.

Transportation A 2-minute walk from South Shields Metro and bus stations.

Parking available near the venue.

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Room Gallery

Venue capacity 200 people Rates From £400

Availability Evenings only from 5.30pm

Room Workshop room

Venue capacity 40 people Rates From £30 per hour

Availability Daytime and evening

Use Corporate and private functions Equipment provided Computer, projector/projection screen,

microphone/PA system, flipcharts, TV and DVD player

Room Meeting Room

Venue capacity 40 people

Rates £90 half day, £150 full day

Availability Mon-Fri 10am-5pm. Sat 11am-4pm. Outside of opening

hours to be discussed (phone for details)

Room Learning Room

Venue capacity 80 people

Rates £100 half day, £160 full day

Availability Mon-Fri 10am-5pm. Sat 11am-4pm. Outside of opening hours to be discussed (phone for details)

Area Whole museum

Venue capacity 300 people

Rates From £400

Availability Evenings

Use Corporate and private functions

Equipment provided Computer, projector/projection screen and

microphone/PA system

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St James’s United Reformed Church St James’s United Reformed Church St James’s

United Reformed Church

St James’s United Reformed Church Northumberland Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8JF

www.urc-northernsynod.org/church/st_james

Contact 07794 830858

[email protected]

St James’s is a unique 19th century, Grade II*, non-conformist church within the city centre, of historical significance. It is also a warm, friendly well-kept venue, with comfortable rooms of various sizes at competitive prices.

Transportation Easy to access by bus, Metro and car, having easy access

from the central motorway. Within walking distance of Haymarket bus and

Metro stations. Limited parking on site for catering or equipment. Public car

parks available within short walking distance.

St Nicholas Cathedral St Nicholas Churchyard, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF

www.stnicholascathedral.co.uk

Contact 0191 2321939

[email protected]

St Nicholas Cathedral is the Cathedral for the diocese of Newcastle. The building dates to the 13th to 15th centuries.

Transportation A 5-minute walk from Central Station and Metro. Parking

available near the venue (Dean Street car park).

Room Church

Use Corporate functions and concerts

Venue capacity 150-200 people

Rates Charitable/community organisations from £95 per single

session, commercial organisations from £153 per single session.

Discounts available for multiple lets

Availability Weekdays 9.30am-10pm

Equipment provided Organ and piano, projection screen,

microphone/PA system, flipcharts, whiteboard and use of

photocopier available on request

Room Church Hall

Use Corporate and private functions

Venue capacity 80-100 people

Rates Charitable/community organisations from £84 per single

session, commercial organisations from £117 per single session.

Discounts available for multiple lets Availability Weekdays 9.30am-10pm

Equipment provided Piano, projection screen, microphone/PA system, flipcharts, whiteboard and use of photocopier available on

request

Room Meeting Room (first floor)

Use Corporate functions

Venue capacity 20-25 people

Rates Charitable/community organisations from £28 per single session, commercial organisations from £44 per single session.

Discounts available for multiple lets

Availability Weekdays 9.30am-10pm

Equipment provided Projection screen, flipcharts, whiteboard and use of photocopier available on request

Room Cathedral Hall

Venue capacity 100 people

Room Rooms within various parts of the building (2 rooms)

Venue capacity 20-30 people

Use Corporate and private functions

Rates Prices vary depending on the room (phone for details)

Availability Mon-Sat (phone for details)

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Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens Sunderland Museum

and Winter Gardens

Stephenson Railway Museum Middle Engine Lane, Chirton Industrial Estate, North Shields, NE29 8DX

www.twmuseums.org.uk/stephenson

Contact 0191 2007146

[email protected]

Re-live the glorious days of the steam railway at the home of George

Stephenson's 'Billy' and many other engines from the great age of steam.

Transportation Along bus routes to Newcastle, North Shields, Percy Main

and Whitley Bay.

Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens Burdon Road, Sunderland, SR1 1PP

www.twmuseums.org.uk/sunderland

Contact 0191 553 2323 [email protected]

Situated in the heart of the city, adjacent to Mowbray Park the museum has four floors of exciting galleries and exhibitions and two rooms ideal for meetings and events. The stunning Winter Gardens house botanical specimens from all over the world.

The Winter Gardens, Pottery Gallery and Victorian Art Gallery are licensed for weddings and civil partnership ceremonies. Ask for our wedding information pack.

Transportation A 5-minute walk from the nearest Metro or rail station. 10

minutes’ walk from the nearest bus station.

Room John Story Room

Venue capacity 12 people

Area Whole museum

Venue capacity 102 people

Use Corporate and private functions, train rides

Rates Phone for details

Availability (Apr-Oct) Mon-Fri 9am-12midnight. Other times on

request (phone for details). Not available during school holidays

Equipment provided Computer, projector/projection screen,

microphone/PA system

Room Rowland Burdon Room

Venue capacity 50 people (theatre style). The dividing wall can be

opened to provide one large space for a maximum capacity of 100

people

Rates From £150 half day, £260 full day. Both rooms from £240

half day, £410 full day. Prices exclusive of VAT. Discounts available

for registered charities

Availability Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 2-5pm. Outside of opening

hours, times and prices to be discussed

Room Jack Crawford Room

Venue capacity 60 people (theatre style). The dividing wall can be

opened to provide one large space for a maximum capacity of 100 people

Rates From £150 half day, £260 full day. Both rooms from £240

half day, £410 full day. Prices exclusive of VAT. Discounts available

for registered charities

Availability Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 2-5pm. Outside of opening

hours, times and prices to be discussed

Area Whole museum

Venue capacity 300 people

Availability Evening hire from 5.30pm onwards

Rates From £330. Prices exclusive of VAT

Room Winter Gardens

Rates From £350. Prices exclusive of VAT

Availability Only outside of opening hours

Room Pottery Gallery

Rates From £350. Prices exclusive of VAT

Availability Only outside of opening hours

Room Victorian Art Gallery

Rates From £400. Prices exclusive of VAT

Availability Only outside of opening hours

Use Corporate and private functions

Equipment provided Computer, projector/projection screen,

microphone/PA system, flipcharts, TV and DVD player.

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Tyneside Cinema Tyneside Cinema Tyneside Cinema Tyneside Cinema

Trinity House Broad Chare, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3DQ

www.trinityhousenewcastle.org.uk

Contact 0191 2328226

[email protected]

A complex of historic buildings that include a former medieval town house, chapel and school house with collections dating from 1505. Trinity House is home to Newcastle's maritime organisation and the Guild of Freemen of Trinity House Newcastle upon Tyne.

Transportation Along the Quaylink bus route. Nearest Metro stations are Central Station and Monument. Parking available near the venue.

Room Function rooms Use Corporate and private functions, educational activities, pre-booked group tours Venue capacity 75 people Rates Prices available upon request (email/phone for details) Availability By arrangement only (email/phone for details) Equipment provided Projector, screen, flipchart, lectern

Tyneside Cinema 10 Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 6QG www.tynesidecinema.co.uk

Contact 0191 2275521

[email protected]

The Tyneside Cinema has held a place in the heart of the region for over seventy years as a newsreel cinema and as the city’s independent cinema. In 2008 it reopened its doors after an award-winning £7m restoration and redevelopment which added significant new inspirational spaces, state-of-the- art technology and restored its beautiful 1930s art deco features for all to see.

Transportation City centre venue close to parking facilities (Grey Street

and New Bridge Street car park). Accessible by Metro, bus and rail.

Room Classic Cinema Venue capacity 263 people

Rates £125 per hour from 9am-12noon, £450 per hour from

12noon-6pm, £750 per hour from 6pm-11pm Room Electra Cinema

Venue capacity 144 people

Rates £100 per hour from 9am-12noon, £350 per hour from

12noon-6pm, £650 per hour from 6pm-11pm

Room Roxy Cinema

Venue capacity 89 people

Rates £80 per hour from 9am-12noon, £200 per hour from

12noon-6pm, £500 per hour from 6pm-11pm

Room Digital Lounge

Venue capacity 30 people

Rates £30 per hour from 9am-12noon, £50 per hour from 12noon-

6pm, £75 per hour from 6pm-11pm

Room Figgis

Venue capacity 30 people

Rates £30 per hour from 9am-12noon, £50 per hour from 12noon-

6pm, £75 per hour from 6pm-11pm

Room Headspace

Venue capacity 10 people

Rates £15 per hour from 9am-12noon, £15 per hour from 12noon-

6pm, £15 per hour from 6pm-11pm

Use Corporate and private functions

Availability Mon-Sun 8am-11pm

Equipment provided Computer, projector/projection screen,

microphone/PA system, flipcharts, whiteboard, TV, DVD/VHS player

and use of photocopier. We can assist with enquiries with local

suppliers

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Washington Old Hall Washington Old Hall

Washington Old Hall The Avenue, Washington, NE38 7LE www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-washingtonoldhall

Contact 0191 4166879

[email protected]

Splendid 17th century manor house which has links to George Washington,

first President of the United States of America – it is from here that his

ancestors took their surname of Washington.

Transportation Along bus routes.

Room Function room

Use Corporate and private functions

Venue capacity 60 people

Rates From £250 (depending on the type of function)

Availability Thurs-Sat

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INDEX Venue

Location Page

Arbeia Roman Fort .….………..….………….….……...

South Shields, Tyne and Wear NE33 2BB …….….…….……

8 Arts Centre Washington ………..….…….….…...….… Washington, Tyne and Wear NE38 8AB …………………… 8 Beamish Museum .……………..….………….….……... Beamish, County Durham DH9 0RG ………….………….… 2 Bessie Surtees House .…..…..…..…...…..….…….….… Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE1 3JF …………… 8 Blackhill and Consett Park Lodge .…..…..….…...…..…. Consett, County Durham DH8 5TA …………….…….…… 2 The Bowes Museum .….………..….………….….……. Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8NP ……….…….… 2 The Centre .….………..….……….….….……....……... Alnwick, Northumberland NE66 1HW …….…….…….…… 4 Civic Centre ….………..….……….….….……....…….. Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE18 QH …….…… 9 Discovery Museum .….….……..….….……….….……. Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE1 4JA ….….…..… 9 Durham Castle ….………..….……….….….……......… Durham, County Durham DH1 3RW .….……..……….…… 3 Etal Village Hall ….……..…..….……….….….……....… Cornhill on Tweed, Northumberland TD12 4TL ….….…… 4 Gateshead Heritage @ St Mary’s .…..…..…..…...….…. Gateshead, Tyne and Wear NE8 2AU ………...…………… 9 Gateshead Old Town Hall .…..….….…..…….….…..… Gateshead, Tyne and Wear NE8 1HE ……………………… 10 Great North Museum: Hancock .…..….….…..….….… Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE2 4PT ….….….… 10 Hatton Art Gallery ….……..…..….……….….….……. Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE1 7RU .……….… 10 Holy Jesus Hospital .….………..….….……….…..……. Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE1 2AS .….…….… 11 Kirkharle Courtyard and St Wilfrid’s Church .…..……. Kirkwhelpington, Northumberland NE19 2PD ….….….…… 4 Laing Art Gallery ….……..…..….……….….…..…….... Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE1 8AG .…..…..…. 11 Lindisfarne Castle ….……..…..….……….….….…….... Berwick upon Tweed, Northumberland TD15 2SH …..….… 5 The Literary and Philosophical Society ………..….…… Mining Institute – Nicholas Wood Memorial Hall ….……..…..…..…….….….….……....…

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE1 1SE ….….….…

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE1 1SE .….…….…

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The Minster Church of St Michael and All Angels and St Benedict Biscop .…...…….….….

Sunderland, Tyne and Wear SR1 3ET ………………………

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Monkwearmouth Station Museum ….……..….…….… Sunderland, Tyne and Wear SR5 1AP ……………………… 13 Morpeth Methodist Church ………...…..…….…….…. Morpeth, Northumberland NE61 1HU ………….….….…… 5 Newbiggin Maritime Centre ………...…..……….….…. Newbiggin by the Sea, Northumberland NE64 6DB ….……. 5 Ormesby Hall ….….…..…..….…..…..…..…..….…….... Middlesbrough, Tees Valley TS7 9AS …………….…….…… 7 Ouseburn Farm ….….…..…..….…..…..…..…..….…… Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE1 2PA …….….… 13 Ouseburn Trust ….….…..…..….…..…..…..…..….…… Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE1 2NP ……….… 14 RNLI Grace Darling Museum …..…..…..…..…..…...….. Bamburgh, Northumberland NE69 7AE ………………….… 6 Seaton Holme ….….…..…..….…..…..…..…..….……... Segedunum Roman Fort, Bath House and Museum …..…..…..…...…..…..…...…..

Easington Village, County Durham SR8 3BS ….…….…….…

Wallsend, Tyne and Wear NE28 6HR ………………………

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Seven Stories ….….…..…..….…..…..…..…..…..…….... Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE1 2PQ …….….… 14 Shipley Art Gallery Gateshead, Tyne and Wear NE8 4JB .….….….……..…….… 15 South Shields Museum and Art Gallery ...…..…..…...…. South Shields, Tyne and Wear NE33 2JA ..…...……...……… 15 St James’s United Reformed Church ….….…..….….… Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE1 8JF ..….....…..… 16 St Nicholas Cathedral….….…..…..….…..…..…..…..…. Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE1 1PF ..…….…… 16 Stephenson Railway Museum ….….…..…..….…..…..… North Shields, Tyne and Wear NE29 8DX ..…...……....…… 17 Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens ...…..…..…... Sunderland, Tyne and Wear SR1 1PP .….…..…..……..….…. 17 Sunnyfield House Community Centre ….…..…..…..…. Cleveland, Tees Valley TS14 6BA .….…..…..……………..… 7 Trinity House ….…..…..…..….…..…..…..…..….……... Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE1 3DQ ..…...…… 18 Tyneside Cinema …..…..…..….…..…..…..…..….…….. Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE1 6QG ..…...…… 18 Vindolanda Hedley Centre …..…..…..….…..…..…..….. Hexham, Northumberland NE47 7JN .….…..…..……..….…. 6 Washington Old Hall …..…..…..…..…...…...…...…..…. Washington, Tyne and Wear NE38 7LE .….…..…………..… 19 The Witham …..….…..…..…..…..…..…..…..….…….... Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8LY .…..…...…..…… 3

If you have any questions about this directory,

please contact

North East Historic Environment Forum

Secretariat Bessie Surtees House

41-44 Sandhill

Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3JF

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