One of the best provincial theaters in the UK, the Theatre Royal is situated on Grey Street, the most architecturally striking street in the city. Designed by Richard Grainger in 1837, the current building was refurbished in the late eighties. Its importance can be seen in the yearly residency of the Royal Shakespeare Company and in the breadth of star-name touring productions (drama, musicals, ballet, contemporary dance and opera) that it attracts. The theater runs a program of extra events: talks, master class recitals, workshops, lunches, and pre-performance suppers. Guided tours of the building are also available.
Great North Museum: Hancock was established in 2006 when the Hancock Museum merged with Hatton Gallery. The museum features exhibitions and items of natural and local history like a T-Rex skeleton, an African elephant cast, Hadrian's Wall, Natural Northumbria, history from the Ice Age to Iron Age and also a collection of Greek artifacts. You can also visit the section in the museum known as “Explore” for interactive sessions or for more information visit the library on the second floor of the museum or watch a show at the planetarium. Unlike other museums, the Great North Museum: Hancock has live animals.
The Baltic se encuentra en un molino de harina de la década de 1950 con vistas al Tyne, y alberga galerías, estudios y talleres y cuenta con un restaurante en la terraza con unas vistas impresionantes de Tyneside. Aquí se realizan una gran cantidad de exposiciones de arte con regularidad, principalmente de bellas artes. Un lugar perfecto para los amantes del arte. Para más detalles sobre eventos actuales y futuros, visite al sitio web.
Have you ever seen a huge mechanical digger digging up the road and wished you could have a go? Well now you can! Diggerland offers everyone from children of five years old the chance to ride in and operate real mechanical diggers, or join in dumper truck races- under strict supervision, of course. As well as the diggers there are lots of other things to entertain, including computer games, bouncy castles, a sandpit, clowns, and a licensed bar for the adults. Food is available. This is a truly original and unusual day out.
Life Center, que fue un proyecto del Milenio, es una mezcla de centro de investigación genética de alta gama y exposiciones de los últimos descubrimientos en los campos de ciencias y biotecnología, ideales para toda la familia. El objetivo del centro es el de ofrecerle a sus visitantes una nueva forma de ver la vida: "de dónde vino, cómo funciona, qué significa." Quienes se acerquen podrán disfrutar de funciones de cine, teatro en vivo y demostraciones prácticas; todo lo necesario para pasar un día increíble. El centro ofrece una gran variedad de actividades y exposiciones.
The Crook Hall and Garden is a fascinating place for lovers of architecture and history, as it has three distinct influences: The Medieval Hall (1208), the Jacobean Mansion (1671) and the Georgian House (1720). Many families have lived here over the centuries, and each one of them has left their own indelible mark. The gardens are a sight to behold as each of them has been preserved and maintained. Popular ones include the Secret Walled Garden, the Shakespeare Garden and the Woodland & Solar Wing Garden.
Originally located at the site of the historic Border Brewery, this husband-and-wife establishment moved to its current location at the erstwhile Haridan Brewery premises and took on the name The Hadrian Border Brewery. The 20 -barrel brewery supplies craft beer to most pubs in Newcastle and nearby areas in the Northeastern part of England. Award-winning brews and renowned brands like Farne Island and Tyneside Blonde are produced here along with a number of seasonal brews.
In operation since 1995, Fishburn Airfield is a local airfield comprising of a small grass strip. Inaugurated by the local MP Tony Blair, the venue is quite popular for hosting various local events. The atmosphere of the place is pleasant and patrons can spend their time sipping a cup of coffee at the cafe here while simply watching the planes take off and land . Besides being rated as the Airfield of The Year by aviation magazine Flyer in 2004, the field is also the site of commercial shoots. A scene from the Bollywood film, Hari Puttar: A Comedy was also shot at the Fishburn Airfield in the year 2005.
Dating back to the 19th Century, Weardale Railway takes you around the serene River Wear. The path followed by the railway line also allows you to explore Weardale's raw beauty and riveting landscape. Weardale Railway has been long associated with the Stockton and Darlington Railway. In the past, it was a key link to Teesside's industrial hub. The area surrounding Weardale Railway boasts of a colorful industrial background. Weardale Railway promises a fun-filled day out for the entire family, even as you hop on to original carriages powered by ancient locomotives.
The Alphabetti Theatre is where talent meets theater. This production house creates content and executes plays right from scratch. They are a team of talented visionaries. A number of shows are hosted at this venue, so do call ahead to inquire about the schedule.
There are several centuries of history at Belsay. There is the original 14th-century castle, with traces of original wall painting in the great hall. But the main architectural attraction is the early 19th-century hall, built on neo-classical lines to resemble a Greek temple, complete with plinths, columns, and scrolls. The beautiful honey colored stone, which seems to burn with its own light if seen at sunset, was dug from Belsay's own quarry. The now disused quarry is probably the most striking of the many landscaped gardens in the 12 hectares (30 acres) of grounds. Many rare plant specimens can be found here. The grounds play host to a number of regular and one-off events, such as car and motor cycle shows, and a medieval tournament.