North East based BeaconHouse Events recognised at global industry awards
NORTH EAST based events agency BeaconHouse Events has been recognised as ‘Highly Commended’ at The micebook Awards 2024 in the category of ‘Best Sustainable Event’. The micebook awards are global and recognise the event industry’s ability to craft and shape unforgettable moments. The development of ‘The Good Festival’ ambition for TechNExt in...
Last chance to see Turner: Art, Industry & Nostalgia at the Laing Art Gallery
This is your last chance to see Turner: Art, Industry & Nostalgia at the Laing Art Gallery, which closes on 7 September 2024. Join over 24,000 people who have seen the exhibition so far. Turner: Art, Industry & Nostalgia is centred on a work that the British public once...
Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art named region’s most popular free attraction in 2023
Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art in Gateshead was the North East’s most popular free attraction in 2023 according to the newly published annual attractions survey by VisitEngland – the official tourist board for England. The international centre for contemporary art welcomed 411,200 visitors in 2023; an increase of more...
Local visitor destination and hotel placed among the top 10% of listing around the world
North East lifestyle destination and a traditional country inn have both been recognised in TripAdvisor’s® Travelers’ Choice® Awards for 2024. Raby Castle, Park and Gardens in Staindrop and High Force Hotel in Forest-in-Teesdale, which are both part of the Raby Estate, have scooped up the award which honours businesses...
Enjoy the outdoors whatever the weather at Life Science Centre
Life has come up with the perfect science to enjoying a summer’s day whatever the weather….moving the outdoors, indoors! The new Outdoors, Indoors garden area in the award-winning science centre forms part of a fabulous package of entertaining and educational activities for families this summer. Keep cool or escape...
The remarkable true story of a small town that welcomed the world
When the airspace over North America was closed on 9/11 and planes were grounded, the town of Gander in Newfoundland suddenly found itself playing host to more than 6,500 passengers and crew. Now the true story of Come From Away is being brought to life on the Newcastle Theatre...
Jim Moir ‘Newcastle Bridges’ art showcase at The Biscuit Factory Newcastle
A capsule collection of original pieces by Jim Moir will appear at The Biscuit Factory, Newcastle for a short exhibition from 31 July – 11 August. ‘Bridges of Newcastle’ is a niche collection of polaroid photos of bridges over the River Tyne captured by Jim Moir in the early...
Calling all football fans: Eldon Square opens beloved Newcastle souvenir shop, The Back Page
Newcastle’s finest shopping and dining destination, Eldon Square, has recently welcomed an established Newcastle classic, The Back Page, as its new kiosk-style store has opened this month. From official Newcastle United merchandise to football-inspired t-shirts and caps, The Back Page has it all, making it the perfect shopping destination...
Exciting time to be involved with The Eagles
Newcastle Eagles men’s head coach Marc Steutel insists there’s never been a better time to get behind basketball in the North East as he looks forward to the sport hitting new heights on and off the court. In a couple of weeks that have seen the confirmation of a...
Lilidorei Announces it’s Very Own Olympic Games
This summer, The Alnwick Garden is excited to announce the launch of its first ‘Lililympics’. Held in the venue’s magical village of Lilidorei, the event will see children of all ages compete for a place on the Lililympics podium. From Friday 26 July, children of all ages can enjoy...