11/08/2025
Built on the Tyne: Exploring Newcastle’s bold visions
12.00 noon - 3.30pm (approx.)
Walking tour with Save Britain's Heritage
Saturday 27th September
£25 for N&N members
Please note this will be a strenuous walking tour with several steps.
Uncovering Newcastle's ambition, architecture and transformation
Newcastle upon Tyne’s architecture tells the story of a city shaped by centuries of ambition and innovation. From its Roman origins, Norman castle, and medieval walls, to the 19th-century transformation of Grainger Town by John Dobson and Richard Grainger, each era has left its mark. Victorian engineering brought grand bridges over the Tyne, while today historic buildings stand alongside striking modern landmarks like the Glasshouse in Gateshead and Millennium Bridge.
Join us for a journey through the layers of history that have defined Newcastle, from its beginnings as Pons Aelius to the vibrant city we see today. Our walk begins at Central Station, and will include the Castle Keep and Black Gate, St Nicholas’ Cathedral, Alderman Fenwick’s House and the Old Fire Station and Courts. We’ll also explore Grey Street, Sandhill and the Quayside, and you will enjoy a private visit to Bessie Surtees House and the historic Guildhall. Our tour concludes with an exterior visit to the House of Tides, a beautifully restored grade I-listed 16th-century merchant’s townhouse, now home to Kenny Atkinson’s Michelin-starred restaurant.
This walk is led by N&N member Tony Stephenson celebrating Newcastle’s evolution shaped by remarkable individuals, innovation, and centuries of change.
Tony Stephenson is a Newcastle & Gateshead City Guide and an English Heritage Guide. In addition to leading guided walks, he gives illustrated talks on a wide range of subjects related to life on Tyneside, past and present.
Tickets: SAVE Friends & Saviours £25 | Northumberland & Newcastle Society Members £25 | General Public £30 | Students £10 (incl. Eventbrite booking fees)
Book via SAVE here:
SAVE Britain's Heritage has been campaigning for historic buildings since its formation in 1975 by a group of architectural historians, journalists and planners. SAVE is a strong, independent voice in conservation, free to respond rapidly to emergencies and to speak out loud for the historic environ...
