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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...

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Pride in the City Festival takeover achieves huge economic impact for Newcastle city centre

Pride in the City, presented in partnership with Newcastle NE1, welcomed record numbers to this year’s festival across Newcastle city centre, with over 82,000 people engaging with the joy of pride, supporting a positive economic impact of c £4m. Ste Dunn, Director of Northern Pride, said: “From the satellite...

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Baltic Centre for Contemporary Arts launches new online archive chronicling its 25-year history

Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art in Gateshead has launched a new online archive chronicling 25 years of contemporary art exhibitions and learning and engagement projects at the gallery. The expansive archive features more than 30,000 individual items from Baltic’s 25-year programming history and onsite library, including the very first exhibition...

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Newcastle Falcons unveil special charity third kit in support of Alzheimer’s Society

Newcastle Falcons are proud to announce the launch of a special charity third kit in collaboration with Alzheimer’s Society, highlighting the club’s commitment to raising awareness and funds for the fight against dementia. A special kit for a special cause The new third kit, which will be worn during...

Parkers Chauffeurs’ Journey from the UK to Washington DC

In the world of luxury transportation, every journey is an opportunity to make a lasting impression. For Parkers Chauffeurs, what started as a routine service for esteemed clients turned into an extraordinary journey that took us all the way to Washington DC. It all began when our founder, Laurence...

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Eldon Square announces an exciting free summer calendar of activities for families

Eldon Square is delighted to unveil a fantastic line-up of free family activities this August, offering fun and engaging experiences for visitors of all ages. Taking place every weekend in the Community Quarter, opposite Chatime, Eldon Square encourages families to head to the centre for an exciting day out....

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The Alnwick Garden Announces its First Summer Music Nights Showcase

The Alnwick Garden has officially announced three spectacular Summer Music Night events, all held in aid of The Alnwick Garden Trust. For the first time in its history, the after-hour events at The Garden will include live music from the symphonic orchestra, Northern String Quartet. The award-winning ensemble will...

Person is colourful costume at the Pride March in Newcastle standing on stilts and cheering to camera.

Pride in the City celebrates record numbers in citywide festival takeover

Pride in the City, presented in partnership with Newcastle NE1, is celebrating success after welcoming record numbers to this year’s Northern Pride festival in a citywide takeover. Following its move from the Town Moor, this weekend’s main events ran from Friday to Sunday, with tens of thousands of people...

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Enjoy a summer full of fun at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

Visitors to Beamish, The Living Museum of the North this summer can enjoy a fantastic programme of fun-filled events and explore newly-opened 1950s and Georgian exhibits. There’s a changing programme of events every day until 3 September, with everything from den building and baking demonstrations to milking a wooden...

Beamish Museum staff in 1900s costume in front of 'Beamish Emporium' store front.

Beamish brings museum experience to Durham city centre in pop-up emporium

Beamish, The Living Museum of the North is bringing a flavour of the award-winning museum to Durham city centre with the opening of a pop-up emporium. The Beamish Emporium, which has opened in the Prince Bishops Place shopping centre, is a pioneering project for the museum. Customers can discover...

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