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Newbiggin Maritime Centre

23-06-2012 - 06-07-2012

Come along to mima this Friday to the opening event of Ximena Garrido-Lecca's exhibition at mima as part...

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Stitching A Welcome to Athletes of the World

The Customs House

27-06-2012 - 11-07-2012

To welcome the athletes from around the world the Embroiderers’ Guild has produced a spectacular...

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Jo Jingles

18-06-2012 - 16-07-2012

Jo Jingles - under 5 music and movement Come along and boogie with Jo Jingles. The Maritime Centre have...

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Watercolour Techniques

14-06-2012 - 19-07-2012

Taught by artist Jacqueline Howe, this inspiring 6 week class will focus on different ways of using...

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Life Drawing Course

14-06-2012 - 19-07-2012

This intensive and dynamic six week course is taught by artist Narbi Price. Each week will explore a...

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Burlesque Workshop

Lamplight Arts Centre

14-06-2012 - 19-07-2012

Let professional artiste, Bettina Spankenhaus, bring out your inner sex goddess as she guides you through...

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The Sunderland Book Project

09-06-2012 - 15-07-2012

In the Open Space Gallery The aim of the Sunderland Book Project is to raise the profile of the city...

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The Woodcutter's Cottage

The Customs House

23-06-2012 - 29-07-2012

Under the metaphoric dwelling of the ‘Woodcutter’s Cottage’, the epitome of where...

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FILL-LINE: ALEXIS HARDING

Contemporary Art Society

15-06-2012 - 26-07-2012

At Platform A Gallery, Middlesbrough Railway Station, Zetland Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 1EG, Tel: 01642...

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Helen Petts - Throw Them Up and Let Them Sing

Hatton Gallery

28-06-2012 - 14-08-2012

This digital film installation by artist/film-maker Helen Petts follows Kurt Schwitters' journey to the...

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Little Artists

22-05-2012 - 10-07-2012

Tuesdays (term time),10.30am - 11.45am Come along to the Laing with your little ones and explore art...

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A Natural Order by Alan Hayward

Queen's Hall Hexham

02-06-2012 - 21-07-2012

The shape and texture of the world in which we live is largely the result of vast geological movements,...

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Elements

Hatton Gallery

28-06-2012 - 18-08-2012

A selection of abstract works from the Hatton collection by artists including Victor Pasmore, Adrian...

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Balmbra's Music Hall

08-06-2012 - 31-07-2012

Two exhibitions celebrate the famous Music Hall, and everything about the Blaydon Races.

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Her Story: Celebrating the Women of Northumberland

01-06-2012 - 31-07-2012

Temporary Exhibition Not so long ago, history books were mostly about men and their activities –...

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Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Dinner

08-06-2012 - 09-08-2012

To celebrate sixty years of Her Majesty the Queen on the throne, you can enjoy classic dishes from each...

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Thank Folk It's Friday

25-05-2012 - 27-07-2012

Thank Folk it's Friday is a free programme of Folk music held in the Woodhorn Cafe on the final Friday...

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What's Your Story? Discovering Family History

23-06-2012 - 27-08-2012

True tales of tragedy, poverty and survival - the real life family stories of the people of the North...

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Designing the Dynamic

Arts Centre Washington

23-04-2012 - 30-06-2012

23 April 2012 - 30 June 2012 This exhibition will showcase how design...

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Life Drawing

07-06-2012 - 23-08-2012

One hour evening sessions focusing on life drawing skills. Materials provided. No experience necessary.Clothed...

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Amazing Owls!

05-05-2012 - 22-07-2012

Come face to face with Fuzz, Bilbo and Henry, some of the most amazing owls in the world. See an Eagle...

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Our Sporting Life

09-06-2012 - 27-08-2012

Sporting legends and local heroes share the limelight in this exhibition inspired by the Olympics. Items...

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Shipley Scamps

18-04-2012 - 11-07-2012

Join the Shipley Scamps for a fun arts and crafts session every Wednesday morning during term time. The...

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Summer Fun at the Laing

06-06-2012 - 29-08-2012

This Summer we invite you to come and celebrate the two fantastic exhibtions at the Laing; Family Matters:...

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2012 Picture of the Month

31-03-2012 - 30-06-2012

Saturdays at 11am The Laing Art Gallery is offering visitors the chance to learn more about the stories...

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Tea Dance with Live Music

Middlesbrough Town Hall

16-05-2012 - 15-08-2012

TEA DANCE WITH LIVE MUSIC FROM THE JIM FAWCETT BAND AT 2.00PM ON 16TH MAY, 20TH JUNE, 18TH JULY,...

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Crafts and dressing up in Knight's Quest

25-06-2012 - 30-09-2012

Choose your medieval costume and discover all aspects of castle life, from swordplay and games to a medieval...

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Pigs Might Fly

South Shields Museum & Art Gallery

27-03-2012 - 08-07-2012

Enjoy ‘Angry Birds the Revenge’, where the ‘pigs’ try to get their own back by finding increasingly clever...

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Going for Gold

16-06-2012 - 29-09-2012

This exhibition will celebrate South Tyneside's sporting heroes be it at grass roots level or on the...

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Family Matters - The Family in British Art

19-05-2012 - 02-09-2012

The British family has been and continues to be a challenging and popular subject for artists. Major...

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Stephen Jones: From Georgiana to Boy George

19-05-2012 - 02-09-2012

Stephen Jones: From Georgiana to Boy George Sat 19 May 12 - Sun 02 Sep 12 One of British Fashion’s...

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My Life As a Pitman

26-05-2012 - 09-09-2012

This unique collection of paintings by Ashington Group artist Oliver Kilbourn acts as a visual memoir...

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Collecting Contemporary Art

05-05-2012 - 02-09-2012

The Laing Art Gallery is delighted to present Collecting Contemporary Art, an exhibition which showcases...

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JANET CARDIFF- THE FORTY PART MOTET

Contemporary Art Society

16-06-2012 - 14-10-2012

At The Baltic, South Shore Road, Gateshead Quays, Gateshead, NE8 3BA, Tel: 0191 4781810 Co-commissioned...

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Sean Scully: Change and Horizontals

02-03-2012 - 01-07-2012

This exhibition will present drawings and paintings by Irish born internationally-renowned artist Sean...

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John Gerrard

01-03-2012 - 01-07-2012

The first UK showing of two recent works by Gerrard consolidates his reputation as one of the most innovative...

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Cyprien Gaillard

01-03-2012 - 01-07-2012

In his largest UK exhibition to date, awardwinning artist Gaillard presents two major film installations....

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Hover Chase 4D

26-05-2012 - 30-09-2012

Catch our first exciting adventure ’Hover Chase’, a high speed race through city streets,...

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To remind: works of memory and monument

24-02-2012 - 01-07-2012

Taking as its starting point the interest in the monument shown by Cyprien Gaillard and John Gerrard,...

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Up the Boro

Segedunum Roman Fort, Baths and Museum

02-03-2012 - 08-07-2012

This exhibition of football-inspired work from mima's collection explores artists' representations of...

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Into the Mouth of Hell

04-05-2012 - 09-09-2012

Between 1812 and 1862 there were four major coal mining disasters on Tyneside, revealing the tragic shortcomings...

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Journeys in Beadwork: Dialogues in Contemporary Style

South Shields Museum & Art Gallery

21-04-2012 - 01-09-2012

From fabrics and patterns to colours and cuts, African styles have long been a source of inspiration...

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Something Old, Something New

28-04-2012 - 08-09-2012

Despite the number of couples ‘tying the knot’ being at its lowest for 30 years, there is,...

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Journeys in Beadwork

21-04-2012 - 02-09-2012

This international exhibition, presented in partnership with the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum,...

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Racing Bikes

16-06-2012 - 04-11-2012

Cycle racing emerged as major spectator sport for the working classes in the 1870s and was only overtaken...

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Knitting for Gold

16-06-2012 - 04-11-2012

This small display features a whole array of knitted athletes, all carefully created by Washington based...

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Saturday Art Trolley

01-03-2012 - 30-07-2012

Get involved with creating and making with the fun mima Art Trolley packed with all sorts of material!...

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The Railway Rascals

09-02-2012 - 12-07-2012

Join Tracy for stories, singing and fun craft activities in the Children’s Gallery. Socialise with...

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Archery

20-04-2012 - 30-09-2012

Join one of our resident archers to test your aim and strength as you try your hand at one of England's...

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Broomstick Training

20-04-2012 - 30-09-2012

Come fly with us at Alnwick Castle! Take part in one of our famous broomstick lessons on the very spot...

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Battleaxe to Broomsticks Tour

20-04-2012 - 01-10-2012

Find out about our two famous Harrys, Potter and Hotspur, and how they shaped the future of Alnwick. Our...

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Grounds Tour

20-04-2012 - 01-10-2012

Hear fascinating stories of the Castle's history and architecture with one of our well-informed guides.

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Time Travel Northumberland: Silx Teen Bar Takeover

01-06-2012 - 12-11-2012

Young people from Silx Teen Bar, Blyth have created this temporary exhibition in the Woodhorn cafe as...

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Space Activity Day

21-04-2012 - 14-10-2012

Find your inner astronomer and explore the night skies with a Planetrium show and Solar System workshop....

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Writing North East: Coalfields and Quaysides

01-02-2012 - 31-07-2012

A new exhibition at City Library explores the representation of place in North East literature. 'Writing...

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Permanent Exhibition at Arbeia Roman Fort

01-04-2012 - 30-09-2012

Arbeia Roman Fort housed a garrison and once guarded the entrance to the River Tyne. The excavated remains,...

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Time Quest

01-04-2012 - 30-09-2012

Learn how archaeologists unravel the secrets of the past in Time Quest. This hands-on area offers the...

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Roman Remains

01-04-2012 - 30-09-2012

The Fort at South Shields is the most extensively excavated military supply base in the Empire. The...

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Set in Stone

01-04-2012 - 30-09-2012

This new permanent display, through many of the larger items found on site, tells the story of the people...

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Reconstructed Roman Buildings

01-04-2012 - 30-09-2012

Arbeia is the only Roman Fort in the UK where visitors can see reconstructions of a gateway, Commanding...

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Alien Egg Hunt

11-02-2012 - 01-09-2012

Help save Woodhorn from an Alien Invasion! One of the alien from our Invasion exhibition has escaped...

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Invasion!

11-02-2012 - 03-09-2012

If the world of sci-fi holds a special place in your heart, and the possibility of maybe one day standing...

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Uniform Sleepovers

Stephenson Railway Museum

02-04-2012 - 26-10-2012

Bring your Brownies, Guides, Cubs or Scouts for a sleepover at Life and find out what happens in the...

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Heritage Train Rides

01-04-2012 - 04-11-2012

Top off your Sunday visit to Stephenson Railway Museum with a ride on our heritage railway! The Museum...

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Wasted

26-05-2012 - 01-01-2013

Reduce, reuse, recycle is the slogan for all as everyone is encouraged to clean up and dispose of their...

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In the Limelight: Newcastle's Theatrical History

Discovery Museum

04-02-2012 - 16-09-2012

Celebrating the 175th Anniversary of Newcastle’s Theatre Royal, Discovery Museum will explore the...

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Ralph Hedley: Painting the North East

Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art

16-03-2012 - 02-11-2012

Ralph Hedley was an influential figure in the North East art world, known for his scenes of everyday...

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Cragside: The Servants' Side

Cragside

03-03-2012 - 04-11-2012

Cragside house hosts a new exhibition for 2012. This is your chance to see the real faces of the Cragside...

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Family Fun for Free

01-04-2012 - 22-12-2012

The Drawing Room is a free activity space at Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art. Open to family groups...

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Lucile: Fashion Designer, Titanic Survivor

14-04-2012 - 06-01-2013

Lucile - Fashion Designer, Titanic Survivor Sat 14 Apr 12 - Sun 06 Jan 13 This summer’s show...

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Contemporary Art and Fashion Programme

14-04-2012 - 06-01-2013

Contemporary Art & Fashion Programme Sat 14 Apr 12 - Sun 06 Jan 13 An exciting programme of...

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History Talks Programme

16-02-2012 - 02-12-2012

These talks are brought to the museum by the Friends of Sunderland Museums (FOSUMS). Everyone is welcome,...

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Chronicle Photos Through the Ages

Discovery Museum

21-03-2012 - 13-01-2013

Celebrating the history and heritage of the North East through the lens of the Evening Chronicle, with...

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Naughty Monsters Explore the Planets

29-03-2012 - 31-01-2013

The Naughty Monsters return! Our imaginary monsters turn their attention to the planets in our solar...

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New Life at Centre for Life

26-05-2012 - 31-03-2013

Following a £1.2million investment, exciting things are happening at the Life Science Centre...

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Saturday Art Classes for Over 8s

07-01-2012 - 01-12-2012

10.30am - 12pm. On the first Saturday of each month, come and join us in some Saturday art fun for...

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Charles Dickens' 200th Anniversary: Model House

28-01-2012 - 31-12-2012

Sat 28 Jan 12 - Mon 31 Dec 12 A display of Dickens-related objects to mark the anniversary, including...

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Portrait: 1600 - 2000

04-02-2012 - 31-01-2013

Featuring portraits in a range of styles, from the 17th century right up to the present day, this exhibition...

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Wansbeck Matters

31-03-2012 - 28-03-2013

Free demonstrations every Thursday between 12 noon and 2pm. Come and watch the traditional art of...

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Tiny Tweeties

02-09-2011 - 31-08-2012

Early years development specialists Tiny Tweeties will be bringing their own unique brand of fun-packed...

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Winding House Demonstrations

01-04-2012 - 31-03-2013

Following renovation of the winding engine thanks to funding from the SITA Trust, visitors will be able...

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Teenage Writing Group

01-04-2012 - 31-03-2013

When: every other Saturday Description: 11am - 1pm Professional writer Carina Rodney runs fortnightly...

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City Homework Club

Newbiggin Maritime Centre

01-04-2012 - 31-03-2013

Description: From 5pm every Tuesday term time only Grid Club homework club is based on an award...

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Permanent Exhibitions at Newbiggin Maritime Centre

01-04-2012 - 31-03-2013

You can expect a state of the art maritime experience through: An interactive experience of the...

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Discover Hadrian's Wall

Hadrian's Wall

01-04-2012 - 31-03-2013

Following your arrival into Newcastle city centre you can take the AD122 bus to the heart of Hadrian’s...

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Smile Please!

01-04-2012 - 31-03-2013

Smile, please! The coaly faces and heavy pit boots of the mining communities are just a distant ...

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Follow the Banner

01-04-2012 - 31-03-2013

A miner's proudest possession; March your way to the top of our ‘ramp of reform’. It’s...

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The Colliery Experience

01-04-2012 - 31-03-2013

Many of Woodhorn's pit buildings remain to tell their extraordinary tales. Most are open...

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Washington 'F' Pit

01-04-2012 - 31-03-2013

A magnificent Victorian steam engine, engine house and headgear are preserved as a monument to Washington's...

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Laing Art Gallery

01-04-2012 - 31-03-2013

The Laing is home to an impressive collection of art and sculpture and its exhibition programme is renowned...

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Ancient Greeks

01-04-2012 - 31-03-2013

This gallery features the Shefton collection, one of the most important collections of Greek and Etruscan...

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Explore

01-04-2012 - 31-03-2013

An exploratory space for all the family to find out about the Museum's collectors, the reasons why we...

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World Cultures

01-04-2012 - 31-03-2013

This gallery shows some of the most exciting objects in the museum’s collection from many world...

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Roman Empire

01-04-2012 - 31-03-2013

This display explores objects from the wider Roman Empire including a huge porphyry foot and one of the...

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Shared Reading Group

01-04-2012 - 31-03-2013

Newcastle Libraries’ shared reading group meets on a weekly basis every Tuesday to read aloud...

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Planetarium Shows

01-04-2012 - 31-03-2013

Our state-of-the-art, digital, full cinema planetarium allows visitors to take a dramatic journey through...

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Great North Museum: Hancock Library

01-04-2012 - 31-03-2013

The Great North Museum: Hancock Library is on the second floor of the Museum, and is open to the public. The...

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Bio Wall

01-04-2012 - 31-03-2013

The 'Bio-Wall' houses hundreds of creatures and by using a mixture of touch screen technology and hands-on...

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Fossil Stories

01-04-2012 - 31-03-2013

Discover the Earths past through its fossil record and find out how amazing some of these creatures were....

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Natural Northumbria

01-04-2012 - 31-03-2013

This gallery looks at the Natural History of Northumbria and provides a 'toolkit' for identifying wildlife!...

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Hadrian's Wall

01-04-2012 - 31-03-2013

An interactive model of the Wall enables visitors to discover the detailed history of this amazing fortification...

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Ancient Egyptians

01-04-2012 - 31-03-2013

An exciting exploration of life and death in Ancient Egypt, this exhibition combines the Museum's own...

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Lots to see and do

01-04-2012 - 31-03-2013

The Bowes Museum contains the greatest collections of European Fine and Decorative Arts in the North...

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Permanent Exhibitions at Beamish

Beamish Museum

01-04-2012 - 31-03-2013

Beamish is a world famous open air museum. We tell the story of life in North East England in Georgian,...

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Enjoy Hadrian's Wall Country

Hadrian's Wall

01-04-2012 - 31-03-2013

Hadrian’s Wall Country offers a picturesque snapshot of British rural life. Hadrian's Wall is surrounded...

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Book a private talk or tour at mima

01-04-2012 - 31-03-2013

mima delivers talks and tours for organised groups £50 per adult group tour, max 25 people. Booking...

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Time Detective Packs

01-04-2012 - 31-03-2013

Let King the pit pony help you be a Woodhorn Time Detective! You can help King unlock the historical...

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Flora Explora

The Alnwick Garden

01-04-2012 - 31-03-2013

Pick up a free trail card in admissions when you arrive and let it guide you around The Garden, pointing...

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The Ashington Group (Pitmen Painters)

01-04-2012 - 31-03-2013

Permanent Exhibition Be like Robson Green in the ITV Perspectives documentary and discover the artwork...

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Coal Town

01-04-2012 - 31-03-2013

There's a lot to fit in before bait-time! Woodhorn Colliery and the people who worked it were typical...

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Online Exhibitions

01-04-2012 - 31-03-2013

The exhibitions have been developed using material held within the Northumberland Archives at Woodhorn....

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Outdoor Art - Budding Artist Programme

The Alnwick Garden

21-08-2011 - 21-08-2012

Children can join us in The Garden to paint, sketch, collage and draw to their heart's content with our...

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Barnaby Barford, The Big Win

03-09-2011 - 23-09-2012

Barnaby Barford, the artist who creates unique ceramic narrative pieces reflecting today’s society,...

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Family Colliery Tours

01-03-2012 - 31-03-2013

We are offering Family Colliery Tours every Saturday and Sunday at 2pm, starting from the...

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Bespoke Glass Workshops and Projects

01-07-2011 - 31-07-2012

National Glass Centre is able to deliver practical workshops and projects in glass to schools, colleges,...

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Self-led Visits for School Groups

01-07-2011 - 31-07-2012

There is no charge for groups to visit under their own steam. A range of information and supporting materials...

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Teacher CPD Sessions

01-07-2011 - 31-07-2012

National Glass Centre is able to deliver practical Continuing Professional Development sessions to groups...

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School Workshops

01-07-2011 - 31-07-2012

Explore & Create: History of Sunderland Tuesdays or Thursdays (during term time) 10.00am - 12.30pm EXPLORE:...

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School Workshops

01-07-2011 - 31-07-2012

Changing States, Science of Glass Creative Workshops Suitable for Key Stages 1 and 2 Tuesdays/ Thursdays...

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The Station Gardens

19-10-2011 - 19-12-2012

The Museum now has its very own Station Gardens, and next to the old railway track there is a new wildflower...

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The Wagon Shed

22-10-2011 - 31-12-2012

The new Wagon Shed at the Sidings holds two railway wagons which originate from the early 20th century...

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Watercolour: Works from the Shipley Collection

19-01-2012 - 18-05-2013

A new exhibition showcasing highlights from the Shipley’s 19th and 20th century British watercolour...

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Narrow Guage Railway

01-04-2012 - 31-12-2013

Why not take the train from Woodhorn though the QEII Country Park and enjoy the views. Saturdays and...

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Drawing in the gallery

Bishop Auckland Town Hall

01-01-2011 - 01-01-2013

mima welcomes individual observational drawing in the galleries and around the building. So why not...

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Conservation Workshop

Locomotion

01-09-2011 - 01-09-2013

Get a great view of NRM Shildon's rail restoration projects from the viewing platform in the Collection...

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Tea Dance

29-11-2011 - 17-12-2013

Weekly event. Enjoy an afternoon of dancing in the Eden Theatre, under the expert guidance of John Beaty....

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Curiosity Zone

26-05-2012 - 03-08-2015

Opens 26 May 2012… You’ll never have seen anything like Life’s new Curiosity...

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Young Explorers' Zone

19-02-2011 - 19-02-2015

A NEW hands-on area at Life for under 7s. Are you looking for exciting activities to...

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Human Life Exhibition