An epic Comic Con adventure awaits at Metrocentre Gateshead
METROCENTRE Gateshead announces the arrival of Comic Con, taking place in Exhibition and Town Square on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 March. Shoppers can expect a blast from the past with everything from classic arcade games to a showcase of rare comic memorabilia. Super fans will also get the...
Northumbria University recognised as an Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Research
Northumbria University has maintained its status as an Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Research (ACE-CSR) in recognition of its internationally leading research in this field. Following a recent assessment by the National Cyber Security Centre and the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, Northumbria was named one...
Hundreds of tourism businesses gather at iconic music venue to double the size of visitor economy
Collaboration, visitor experiences that make memories and ‘shy bairns get nowt’ – the core themes at the first-ever Destination North East England tourism conference. This landmark visitor economy industry event Destination 2034 took over the iconic Glasshouse International Centre for Music on Monday (18th March) for a jam-packed day...
Tyne Theatre & Opera House volunteers receive Heritage Heroes Award
A group of research volunteers at Grade I listed Newcastle theatre, Tyne Theatre & Opera House (TT&OH), have been nationally recognised for their service to the UK’s heritage sector. The Heritage Heroes Awards are the Heritage Alliance’s celebration of the outstanding contribution Britain’s heritage volunteers make to society. Over...
New citywide partnership awarded £701,417 to improve pollinator habitats across Newcastle upon Tyne
A new citywide partnership led by charity Urban Green Newcastle has been awarded £701,417 from Defra and The National Lottery Heritage Fund to develop and improve pollinator pathways across Newcastle upon Tyne. Newcastle’s Nature Networks (NNN), which comprises Urban Green Newcastle, Natural History Society of Northumbria, Newcastle City Council,...
Steaming ahead: Lumo strengthens pioneering partnership with Beamish Museum
Popular open access train operator Lumo has renewed its partnership with Beamish Museum which is the North East of England’s most visited tourist attraction according to a new report by the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA). Lumo will carry thousands of people to the region this week as...
Tumble Out of Bed to Catch 9 to 5: The Musical at Tyne Theatre & Opera House
Mark your calendars and get ready as Tyne Theatre Productions’ upcoming production of Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5: The Musical will be gracing the historic stage of the Tyne Theatre and Opera House from Wednesday 20 – Saturday 23 March 2024. Based on the 20th Century Fox Picture and...
Newcastle Gateshead Quayside celebrates the opening of Baltic Open Submission exhibition in association with Fenwick
Newcastle Gateshead’s iconic Quayside illuminated this evening with an exclusive artwork projection on the side of Baltic, whilst its famous Gateshead Millennium Bridge turned Fenwick’s signature green as Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art celebrated its Open Submission in association with Fenwick. Fenwick is partnering with Baltic Centre for Contemporary...
North East cycling holidays showcased to thousands of European consumers
Over 40,000 cycling enthusiasts were exposed to the North East of England’s incredible cycling holidays at two international expos by leading tourism organisations last month. NewcastleGateshead Initiative (NGI) and Visit Northumberland, and cycle charity, Sustrans attended Fiets en Wandelbeurs in the Netherlands and in Belgium to encourage active holiday...
Exciting new plans for our iconic Grainger Market
New plans to restore one of Newcastle’s most treasured buildings have been unveiled, protecting its heritage and securing its future. The Grainger Market is the city’s oldest and most important retail asset, standing proudly in the city centre since 1835. The plans will enhance the original features of this...