Events

Part of the Tuesdays @ 'The Hancock' collection Great North Museum: HancockNewcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear Tuesday, Apr 7 from 6 pm to 7:30 pm Overview   Join us…

Matthew McConaughey journeys beyond the stars to find a new home for humanity in Christopher Nolan's mind-bending cerebral blockbuster, setting off on a philosophical odyssey through love, life, and the…

Walking from Sunderland to South Shields offers a refreshing coastal journey that combines scenic sea views with an enjoyable sense of progression along the North East shoreline. The route can…

Overview   This talk will cover the history and construction of the Tyne and Wear Metro and some of the innovative techniques and equipment used. The presentation will cover the…

  The popular Durham County Council-run festival will return to Bishop Auckland on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 April, for a weekend of sizzling street food, delicious desserts and fun-filled family entertainment.…

Explore the night skies with the Life team in our amazing planetarium. Enjoy a tour of the night skies – just as they would look on the evening of your…

Overview   Experience over 1000 years of history on a Durham Castle Tour and discover how it functions today as the home of University College. IMPORTANT NOTICES: On Friday 10th…

During my two-day attendance at the SME Leaders Masterclass hosted by Durham University Business School on the 23rd and 24th of April 2026, I had the opportunity to spend time…

A brilliant surprise at Newcastle Central Station — I had just arrived from Durham on another platform when I spotted the magnificent LMS Black 5 No. 44871 standing with a…

Overview   A fascinating talk on local archaeology, led by Gary Bankhead from the Department of Archaeology at Durham Step into Sunderland’s ancient past at a fascinating talk on local…

The Korean Spoon is one of Sunderland’s most interesting newer dining spots, bringing authentic Korean flavours into the city centre and offering something refreshingly different from the usual takeaway and…

Clint Eastwood is the iconic Man With No Name in Sergio Leone's seminal spaghetti Western, as a gunslinger drifter plays off the warring Baxter and Rojo families against each other…