Thursday 8th - Sunday 11th September
This year the event will take place over THURSDAY 08TH- SUNDAY 11TH SEPTEMBER and we aim to ensure that it is even more of a success than 2010! Over the weekend you will get a chance, free of charge, to step into the past and find out more about the 2000 years of history that has made the North East the vibrant place that it is today.
Go to Late Additions and Amendments
So make sure you mark the weekend of 08th -11th September in your diary for TYNE AND WEAR HERITAGE OPEN DAYS!
Website
The website has over 200 listings and of course the usual map and event planning features. Use the overview map to explore what's on in and around your area or the area that you would like to visit. The map pins tell you what's what and provide links to full listing details.
Explore Events by Day
Based on last years feedback we have added a new menu on the left so you can list events by day.
Other Things To Do On Tyne and Wear Heritage Open Days
Newcastle - http://www.get-into-newcastle.co.uk/
Late Additions and Amendments
Late additions and last minute amendments are posted to the website as soon as we know about them so keep checking the website. We will also provide a round-up of these on our enewsletter (you can sign up for this by following the link at the top of the page) and aim to send out this newsletter once per week as well as posting the amends / additions on our Twitter feed and on our Facebook group. See 'Social Stuff' below to follow, join etc...
What Can You Expect? Some Images from Last Year...
Booklet
The booklet is out and going like hotcakes! They can be picked up at most local tourist information centres, libraries and civic centres.
Bookings
Some properties and activities will require pre-booking, others recommend booking to avoid disappointment. The majority you can just turn up at. Where pre-booking is required, telephone numbers are provided within the relevant listing to allow you to reserve a place.
Heritage Open Days 2010 - Summary
Last year, throughout the country, there were a record 4,463 buildings and sites open, which were co-ordinated by 1,500 organisers and involved over 4,000 volunteers. From the information submitted, English Heritage has estimated that approximately 1,172,430 visitors took part in the event.
The 2010 event in Tyne and Wear involved an amazing 220 properties, tours and events which generated a record 67,000 visits. General comments on the event made through the feedback form available at buildings and on the local website include:
‘The booklet and the website were excellent in the standard of information and ease of use. They made the planning of visits an interesting exercise in itself and enabled the time available being maximised. Well done to those who produced the information.’
‘I had three great days, each site was interesting and guides were very helpful. I just wish this heritage weekend lasted a week; there is so much to see. Thank you for bringing this every year.’
‘Fantastic weekend of events and opportunities. I can’t wait for the next one. Really feel like I have seen some bits of hidden Newcastle over the past few days. Well done for making it all happen’.
‘All tours / visits were very enjoyable. All those at the places I visited were very welcoming, friendly and informative. Already looking forward to next year.’
‘Another excellent booklet – well designed and easy to use.’
‘I’ve been on many tours but I’ve never enjoyed any as much as this, it was fascinating. Please open up again so more can enjoy a wonderful experience!’
‘An excellent tour, guided by someone who new their subject and was articulate as well as entertaining.’
Now We're Sociable!!!
It’s simple:
Stop Press !!! Late Additions
- Sunderland Quakers Meeting House
- St Aidan's Church, Grangetown
- Monkwearmouth Station Museum
- A Night at the Dogs
- Houghton le Spring in Old Photos Exhibition
- Siege and Storm Walk
- St Willibrord with All Saints Church
- Bruce Building, Newcastle University
- Open Day at All Saints, Gosforth
Stop Press !!! Amendments
- Bede's World - not open for free on Thursday and Friday
- Jesmond old Cemetery - *** FULLY BOOKED ***
- West Walls Walk - *** FULLY BOOKED ***
- Leazes Park Heritage Walk - *** FULLY BOOKED ***
- Cathedral Church of St Nicholas - Tower tour times revised for Fri & Sat
- Slide Show at Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens - *** CANCELLED ***
- Dove Marine Laboratory - *** CANCELLED ***
- Quaker Meeting House, Gosforth - ***CANCELLED***
- Victoria Tunnel - ***FULLY BOOKED***
- Tyneside Cinema - FREE regional archive screenings as part of the launch of Screen Heritage UK
- Salvation Army Citadel (Scotch Church) - CANCELLED
- Vintage Bus Tour - Newcastle - All Tours Fully Booked
- Swing Bridge Motor Room - Saturday - FULLY BOOKED
- Old Newcastle Tour - FULLY BOOKED
- Grey's Monument - FULLY BOOKED
- Leazes Park Heritage Walk - max numbers and booking required
- St James' Church, Benwell