Exhibitions
29 June to 23 September Northern Gallery for Contemporary Arts, (enter via Glass Centre cafe), John Kippin,' Based on a True Story'.
22 June to 9 September, Side Gallery Newcastle, 'About the North', the work of 35 photographers.
Current to 9 September. Betty Surtees House, Newcastle, 'Spirit of the North' by John Kippin. A podcast is also available via the link.
1 to 31 August, Durham Cathedral, Durham Photographic Society Annual Exhibition,'Heritage of Co Durham'.
Current to 29 September, Ushaw College, 'Ambiguity and Uncertainty in the Deerness Valley' by Chris Younger, (open Wednesday to Saturday).
13 to 26 August, Hexham & District Photographic Society Exhibition at Hexham Abbey.
External Events
3-27 August, Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
18-19 August, Tynemouth Castle, 'Clash of Knights'
26-7 August, Hylton Castle, 'The Battle for Sunderland', English Civil War re-enactment.
30 August Durham Cathedral Photography Evening.
30 August-2 September, Beamish Museum,'Dig for Victory'.
8 September, Newcastle/Gateshead Quayside, Great North City Games
9 September, Great North Run.
13-16 September, Heritage Open Days.
28-30 September, Rievaulx Abbey, Illuminating Rievaulx.
NYMR Annual Steam Gala
30 September, Hardwick Park, Muddy Mayhem.
12-14 October, NYMR, Railways in Wartime.
26-28 October, Whitby Goth Weekend
Steam Railtours
15 September,'The Talisman', 60163 Tornado, Kings Cross to Newcastle.
7 October, 'The Auld Reekie' 60163 Tornado, Doncaster to Edinburgh, Deltic class diesel on return journey.
8 December,'Edinburgh Christmas Market', York to Edinburgh and return, 60009 Union of South Africa.
Check link a few days before hand for timings.
Spring/Summer
Many Gardens which are not normally open to the public can be visited via the National Garden Scheme. Small admission charges apply which are donated to charity.
Many Gardens which are not normally open to the public can be visited via the National Garden Scheme. Small admission charges apply which are donated to charity.