Cluny 2
Creative TouristCluny 2 is an independent music venue in Newcastle upon Tyne. There is a good choice of food and drink too.
Cluny 2 is an independent music venue in Newcastle upon Tyne. There is a good choice of food and drink too.
Laing Gallery spotlights the work of Yevonde, a 20th century trailerblazer in the field of colour photography with an eye for the surreal.
from £7.00Baltic presents ‘Ayo Akingbade: Show Me the World Mister’, two new films exploring industrialisation, colonialism and family by internationally renowned artist Ayo Akingbade.
free entry‘Stepping Softly on the Earth’ is a captivating showcase of non-Western and Indigenous artists’ work focusing on the relationship between humans and nature.
free entryMichael Rakowitz considers the impact of conflict and displacement in his show ‘The Waiting Gardens of the North’ at Baltic.
free entryJoin Lake District White Water Rafting for an unforgettable aquatic experience in both the North and South Lakes.
from £59.00Leeds’ live literature regular Chemistry offers an exciting mix of open mic acts and invited headliners, this month poets Dean Wilson and Sarah-Clare Conlon.
free entryTold with Gecko’s trademark visceral and poetic style, The Rescue is a story about heroes, monsters and the fight for survival.
from £12.00In late 2022 Ryuichi Sakamoto gave the world one final performance captured by his son in this moving concert film.
from £7.50Seven Stories is the National Children’s Library which brings together all of children’s literature into a single building. Based in the creative area of the Ouseburn valley, Seven Stories is built inside of a building with seven stories, but its name has a double meaning as all the stories we tell fall within seven plots: Quest; Overcoming the Monster; Rags to Riches; Voyage and Return; Tragedy; Rebirth and Comedy!
One of Newcastle’s most well loved gig venues, Little Buildings is open 7 days a week and remains a local favourite.
Artists studios and co-working space with a gallery in Newcastle upon Tyne.
A converted Victorian warehouse, with over 250 collections of work on display at any given time, as well as The Factory Kitchen Café.
The Laing Art Gallery’s collection of classic and historical art highlights many of the successful artists who have come from the North East over the years.
The Live Theatre has a fantastic reputation for developing, writing and producing new plays and shows every year. The Live Theatre started in 1973. It was at first a traveling theatre company, which started by telling stories that were relatable to daily life in the North East of England and presented these plays to local people – which it has continued to do to this day.
Found in the east end of Newcastle, Heaton Park offers fantastic opportunities to explore with woods, beautifully maintained flowerbeds, and wooded areas all in the same park. It is fantastically connected to both Armstrong Park and Jesmond Dene, for those looking to extend their walk around the other parks locally.
Sage Gateshead is an impressive music venue.
CBK Adventures deliver award-winning coastal activities including guided tours and lessons in kayaking and paddle boarding.
Beautifully rustic Mediterranean interiors, animated atmosphere and mouth watering food all work in happy unison to make a visit to Boquerones Tapas and Cocktails always agreeable.
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Bio Art, miniature wooden sculpture and multimedia installations - the start of spring brings all of these and more across new exhibitions in the North.
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