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SUMMARY:Evening Castle Tours
DESCRIPTION:Join us to explore the Castle Keep after the doors have closed for the night!\nDuration\n1 hour and 30 minutes \nAbout\nExplore the halls and passages inhabited in the days of old. Your guide will reveal the secrets of this amazing building\, tell curious tales from its past\, and will help to bring the building to life. Enjoy the stunning views of the city from the Castle Keep Roof. \nSuitability\nThis is a walking tour of a Grade 1 listed historical monument\, so please wear suitable footwear. Unfortunately the Castle Keep is not a fully accessible building\, so you will need to be able to manage a significant number of stairs during the event. The Castle Keep will be cold\, so please dress appropriately! \nStart Time\n18:00 \nArrive From\n17:45 \nMeeting Point\nOutside Castle Keep entrance\, opposite The Bridge Hotel.
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SUMMARY:Greys Monument Tours
DESCRIPTION:Grey’s Monument tours will resume in April 2025 and we’re bringing you an extra event each month. \nMonument tours will now happen on the first and third Saturday of each month from April till September. \nApril Grey’s Monument tours are fully booked. \nTickets for the May openings (3rd and 17th) will go on sale on Saturday 19th April at 9am. \nTicket links will appear here and keep checking this page for future ticket release dates.\n \nMake sure to set your alarm clock – tickets sell out very quickly. \nTickets are for half hour slots between 10am and 3.30pm. Pre-booking is essential. \nClimb the 164 steps to the top of Grey’s Monument on a tour with Newcastle City Guides. The Monument is named after the 2nd Earl Grey\, Charles Grey\, who hailed from the North East and was British Prime Minister in the 1830s – the famous Earl Grey tea blend was named after him too! From here you can enjoy unrivalled views over Grainger Town’s magnificently preserved Georgian architecture. \nPlease arrive no later than 5 minutes before your booking time. If you miss your slot\, we cannot guarantee entry at a later time than shown on your ticket. \nPrice \nTickets are £7 per person\, season tickets are not applicable to Grey’s Monument tours. \nChildren under 5 years are not permitted. \nGroup tours \nGrey’s Monument can be hired for group tours between March and October subject to Guide availability. A minimum charge of £75 + VAT (£90) applies\, which provides up to 2 ½ hours of access and accompanying tour guides. The Guides can provide a commentary on the history of Monument and the surrounding area\, highlighting the local Newcastle landmarks and places of interest. Please note that group tours will not operate from October to February due to the reduced daylight hours and increased likelihood of bad weather and poor visibility. \nTours typically take 30 minutes\, including climb and descent\, with a maximum of 8 guests per tour. A 2 ½ hour hire could therefore accommodate a maximum of 40 people. Group tours depend upon guide availability and whether other events are taking place on Grey’s Monument plinth. Tours can be cancelled at short notice in the event of severe weather or poor visibility. If this happens\, we will try and book your tours on another date. Please email newcastlecityg@gmail.com for more information. \nPlease note \n\nChildren under 5 years are strictly not admitted on Monument tours.\nChildren 5-16 must be accompanied by an adult.\nThere are 164 steps to climb and at some points the staircase is narrow and dark.\nIf you have a fear of heights or confined spaces\, have breathing difficulties\, a heart condition\, or are in the latter stages of pregnancy\, please do not attempt this climb.\nPlease be aware that only 8 people can climb to the top per tour.
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SUMMARY:Tyne Theatre & Opera House – Theatre Tours
DESCRIPTION:The theatre was built in 1867 by industrialist and politician\, Joseph Cowen. The Grade I listed building is a unique creation of that era. With its lavish auditorium\, outstanding acoustics and understage machinery\, the Tyne Theatre produced entertainment that amazed the audiences of the time and brought them back asking for more. \nThe one hour tour of the building will explore all areas\, including the understage\, backstage and many other areas never seen on a normal visit. Your tour guide will reveal the theatre’s fascinating history\, and highlight tales of its stars and even its ghosts. \nTours cost £12.50 which includes a hot drink at the end of the tour in the theatre’s cafe 1867.\nMax. 25 people per tour. \nVisitors with restricted mobility will have limited access. Tour includes lots of steps and comfortable shoes are recommended.
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