Discovery Museum raises £10,000 for ‘Tiny Tyneside’ under 5’s play space
Newcastle’s Discovery Museum has successfully raised the final £10,000 needed to complete ‘Tiny Tyneside’ – a new play space for under 5s. The Museum’s fundraising campaign was boosted by Newcastle-based electric train service Lumo who pledged to match £5,000 of public donations, doubling their impact. The grand...
Dakota Newcastle to open this March
Award-winning boutique hotel group Dakota opens in Newcastle this weekend, on Saturday 29th March, marking the arrival of the sixth property in the Dakota portfolio. Perfectly situated on St. Ann’s Wharf, overlooking the riverside promenade, Dakota offers a first class service complete with atmospheric spaces, luxurious finishing touches and...
Full line up revealed for The Late Shows – NewcastleGateshead’s celebrated culture crawl
One of the biggest events in Newcastle and Gateshead’s cultural calendar, The Late Shows will return on Friday 16 and Saturday 17 May 2025, with over 70 vibrant venues taking part. The free after-hours culture crawl facilitated by North East Museums (formerly Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums)...
City museums support victory celebrations with Jackie Milburn NUFC shirt display, flags and family activities
Newcastle’s city museums are joining in the Newcastle United (NUFC) Carabao Cup victory celebrations this Saturday 29 March 2025, with lots to do for fans and local families as they prepare for the big event. A new mini-exhibition of NUFC’s cup success past and present at Discovery Museum...
Hit BBC Comedy Smoggie Queens set to return for a second series
Smoggie Queens, the award-winning BBC sitcom produced by Hat Trick Productions, has been recommissioned for a second series on BBC Three and BBC iPlayer for 2025. Written and created by Middlesbrough native Phil Dunning, the series recently won Best Comedy at the RTS North East Awards, whilst Dunning won...
Eldon Square celebrates inclusivity this Autism Acceptance Week with Sensory Sunday event
Eldon Square, Newcastle’s premier shopping destination, is proud to support Autism Acceptance Week with a Sensory Sunday event this Sunday, 6th April, designed to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for neurodivergent individuals and their families. In collaboration with the North East Autism Society, The Chronicle Sunshine Fund, and Percy...
New board members appointed at Beamish Museum
Beamish, The Living Museum of the North has announced the latest appointments to its Board of Trustees, who will play a key role in guiding the award-winning museum into its next chapter of success, innovation and relevance. Ryan Baldry, Dr Nikita Chiu, Louise Melville, Peter Morland, and Fletcher Sowerby...
Metrocentre celebrates National Down’s Syndrome Day with powerful photography exhibition
Metrocentre is proud to host Debbie Todd’s ‘Extra Ordinary’ Down’s Syndrome Campaign, a powerful photography exhibition launching on National Down’s Syndrome Day, this Friday 21st March 2025. The exhibition, created by local photographer and advocate Debbie Todd, will be displayed in the Community Hub and on the hoardings around...
Dance City to Host highly anticipated Dance Performances at the Festival of Korean Dance 2025
Dance City is proud to announce its participation in the highly anticipated Festival of Korean Dance 2025, a celebration of cutting-edge contemporary dance from South Korea. The festival, running from May 7th to May 24th, will bring together some of the country’s most innovative dance companies, showcasing an exciting...
Celebrate your birthday with exclusive freebies and discounts at Metrocentre
If you can’t treat yourself on your birthday, when can you? Get the most out of your special day with a selection of FREE gifts, goodies and discounts at Metrocentre. Don’t miss out on doughnuts at Krispy Kreme, surprise gifts at Sephora, or a tasty meal at Bella Italia....