Join us for this new creative and fun workshop using beautiful sea glass. All tools, beads, sea glass, wire and equipment will be provided for you to make unique sea glass decorations and jewellery . We’ll show you how to make different shaped decorations combining local sea glass, recycled beads and copper or silver wire....
Join Frances from The Nines Soap Works and learn the traditional skill of making your own handmade, natural soap – enjoy the creativity of making your own bespoke soaps to give as gifts or maybe just keep them all. You’ll make two batches during this workshop and take home 10 unique bars of soap for...
Land of Oak & Iron are excited to host the next of our regular ‘Meet the Maker‘ events, with Silversmith Gem Bainbridge. Gem is the maker and creator behind ‘JewelGemJewellery’ and is based in Blaydon. “I enjoy searching for sea glass usually at the beautiful beach of Seaham in County Durham. I make my jewellery...
Find out how iron was turned into steel hundreds of years ago at Derwentcote Steel Furnace with English Heritage. A rare opportunity to see inside this 18th century furnace which is a Grade 1 Listed Building and is one of the few remaining examples of this type of furnace in the country. Our free guided...
Join print artist and tutor Alison Diamond for this creative art workshop. Printmaking is a very versatile art form and can range from simple stamp and monoprints to more intricate etching and collagraph printing. For this workshop, Alison will show you how to create beautiful repeat patterned prints using stamps that you will create yourself....
There are loads of fantastic family-friendly Easter activities across the North East. The events below don’t need to be pre-booked so are perfect for those last minute plans, and most are free (or just a few pounds) so you can treat the family without breaking the bank! There’s something for all ages, from egg hunts...
Join local ornithologist and naturalist Michael Turner on this guided walk exploring the beautiful Lower Derwent Valley, looking at the wonderful flora and fauna to be found throughout the year. After the walk, we will return to the Heritage Centre to have a chat and take a look at some of Michael’s personal collection of...
A family fun filled day of entertainment at the Boiler Shop, Newcastle, including retro arcade machines and a dedicated gaming room all free to play, over 40 traders selling awesome geeky merchandise such as video games, toy figures, pops, vinyl records, clothing & more! We have movie props , Cosplay competitions, gaming tournaments, Ghostbusters, Star...
Are you looking for a slice of normality and family fun suitable for all ages, then look no more as PLANET CIRCUS OMG is in town with its all-new 2022 spectacular show! We travel around the globe with our international world class artists including aerial displays, crossbow act, balancing skills and unicycle, the amazing Globe...
There are some fantastic Nearly New baby, toddler and children’s sales in the North East. Click here and grab some great bargains, or clear out your unused clutter!
North East’s biggest Toy Fair, with 240+ tables! A friendly atmosphere, refreshments available and free parking on site. A great mix of new & vintage collectables. Also a working model Train Exhibition. Doors open at 10am 👉 Admission: Adult - £4, Senior/Under 16s - £3 (toddlers free). (Early bird tickets, from 8am: Adult/Senior - £7,...
There are some fantastic Nearly New baby, toddler and children’s sales in the North East. Click here and grab some great bargains, or clear out your unused clutter!
Find out how iron was turned into steel hundreds of years ago at Derwentcote Steel Furnace with English Heritage. A rare opportunity to see inside this 18th century furnace which is a Grade 1 Listed Building and is one of the few remaining examples of this type of furnace in the country. Our free guided...
Join artist and tutor Rosemary McGarr to learn techniques for working with porcelain clay, experimenting with pattern and design to create your own unique and beautiful porcelain mandala using white porcelain clay. You will learn and appreciate the characteristics of porcelain and experiment with textures – understand some of the making processes used when working...
Experienced tutor Kath will guide you from the blank canvas to the finished landscape artwork using demonstrations and individual assistance to improve your skills and confidence. This course takes place 1 afternoon a week for 4 weeks and is suitable for beginners and for those who have already completed one of our earlier courses with...
Join us for an entertaining evening of fantastic live music and fresh wood-fired pizza on the last Friday of every month. Treat yourself to a delicious freshly made, wood-fired pizza from Lucca Pizza’s Vintage Trailer, which will be situated in the Courtyard area. Plenty of outdoor seating and more indoors if the evening is a...
