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28-07-2012 - 05-08-2012

Watch out - the T-Rex is back, and he\'s not alone! You will need your wits about you to avoid bumping...

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The Dark Knight Rises

Empire Theatre & Cinema

20-07-2012 - 02-08-2012

The Dark Knight Rises (Rating TBC) 165 MinsEight years after Batman took the fall for Two Face's crimes,...

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Ice Age: Continental Drift

The Customs House

27-07-2012 - 09-08-2012

Animation | Adventure | Comedy Manny, Diego, and Sid embark upon another adventure after their continent...

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Summer Fun at Hatton Gallery

Bishop Auckland Town Hall

24-07-2012 - 07-08-2012

Children’s Holiday Fun Art Workshops Tuesday 24 JulyRe-Cycled, Re-Found1.30pm-3.30pmA fun drop...

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Past and Present

23-07-2012 - 11-08-2012

I left school on Friday and started at the pit on Monday. Later, I became a Fine Art student, teacher,...

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Summer School

23-07-2012 - 13-08-2012

Explore the Museum’s collections and try a variety of fun craft activities including clay work,...

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The Lorax (U)

Gala Theatre and Cinema

21-07-2012 - 12-08-2012

A 12-year-old boy searches for the one thing that will enable him to win the affection of the girl of...

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Saturday photography club

23-07-2012 - 17-08-2012

Saturday photography club exhibition

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The Dark Knight Rises (12A)

Gala Theatre and Cinema

20-07-2012 - 16-08-2012

Eight years on, a new terrorist leader, Bane, overwhelms Gotham's finest, and the Dark Knight resurfaces...

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Family Tree Chat!

Chesters Roman Fort (Hadrian's Wall)

26-07-2012 - 23-08-2012

Pop in to the fascinating What’s Your Story?Discovering Family History exhibition for a chat...

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Time Travellers Go... Archaeology

30-07-2012 - 27-08-2012

Let the kids get stuck into history with the chance to uncover clues, and handle artefacts. Take part...

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Mini beast safari

24-07-2012 - 28-08-2012

Join us for a mini beast safari hunt around The Garden, rain or shine and let’s see what lurks...

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Summer Fun at the Shipley

26-07-2012 - 30-08-2012

Family Art and Craft Workshops These exciting workshops take place every Thursday in school holidays....

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Selected Paintings - Elizabeth Talbot

Queen's Hall Hexham

28-07-2012 - 01-09-2012

Elizabeth Talbot’s paintings have qualities of intensity, timelessness and mystery. She sees...

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Time Travellers Go... Roman Centurion

Hadrian's Wall

21-07-2012 - 27-08-2012

Birdoswald Roman Fort - Hadrian's Wall. Join our Centurion for some hands on fun – with...

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History Detective Backpacks

23-07-2012 - 31-08-2012

Borrow a museum backpack to help you step back in time and find out about the lives of our ancestors,...

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Make it Fast

23-07-2012 - 31-08-2012

Test your reaction times in our super speedy workshops. Do you have what it takes to be top of...

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Awesome activities for kids

Locomotion

23-07-2012 - 31-08-2012

Free fun family arts and crafts activities throughout the holidays exploring themes including insects,...

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Catastrophe! The Looting and Destruction of Iraq's Past

19-07-2012 - 28-08-2012

Ancient Iraq, often called the ‘cradle of civilization’, was the birthplace of cities,...

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Sounds of Summer Evenings

19-07-2012 - 30-08-2012

Enjoy the perfumes, sounds and light of summer evenings in The Garden, with music to make you mellow.

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The Story Lab Summer Reading Challenge

21-07-2012 - 02-09-2012

Looking for a challenge this summer? Meet the most marvellous, the most monstrous, the most magical,...

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Station Backpacks

21-07-2012 - 02-09-2012

Our Station Backpacks are full of exciting things to do that help children explore the museum; there...

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Space Rocket Craft

21-07-2012 - 03-09-2012

If you are inspired by aliens and space travel come along to Woodhorn during the summer holidays to make...

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Summer Bug Hunts

21-07-2012 - 03-09-2012

Get close and personal with creepy crawlies by joining in one of our bug hunts which are running...

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Helen Petts - Throw Them Up and Let Them Sing

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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The Friends' Summer Show

30-06-2012 - 18-08-2012

Annual display of new work by members of the Friends of the Hatton incorporating a retrospective of work...

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'Floweries'

01-07-2012 - 20-08-2012

Children can take the opportunity to create their very own imaginative flower with eyes, ears and nose...

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Mini scarecrows

08-07-2012 - 27-08-2012

Children can take the opportunity to create their very own mini scarecrow to guard the wonderful fruits...

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Colour Your Life Open Art Studio

Lamplight Arts Centre

09-07-2012 - 28-08-2012

Colour Your Life is an Arts on Prescription service funded by NHS County Durham. This County-wide service...

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Elements

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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...in the eye of the beholder

20-07-2012 - 09-09-2012

mima presents two film works, each a celebration of beauty in movement, in response to the 2012 Olympic...

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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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Bee Friendly

03-07-2012 - 26-08-2012

Explore The Roots and Shoots Garden and learn what The Alnwick Garden bees have been up to. Find out...

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Garden Bunch

26-07-2012 - 22-09-2012

Known as The Garden Bunch, this eclectic ensemble of other-worldly individuals will be bustling around...

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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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Sunday Teatime Treats

08-07-2012 - 09-09-2012

Enjoy a delicious afternoon tea with spectacular views of the Grand Cascade, accompanied by music from...

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Keith Coventry 'Black Bronze White Slaves'

14-07-2012 - 16-09-2012

The first exhibition to focus exclusively on the bronze sculptures of celebrated artist Keith Coventry...

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The Curious Case Of...

21-07-2012 - 23-09-2012

Exploring the interesting stories behind a range of objects, this exhibition will look at how objects...

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What's Your Story? Discovering Family History

Segedunum Roman Fort, Baths and Museum

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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It's our Diamond Jubilee, too!

07-07-2012 - 16-09-2012

This exhibition showcases prints by members of the Whitley Bay Photographic Society and marks the club’s...

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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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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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Chain Reaction

10-07-2012 - 30-09-2012

Our science explainers have built a giant chain reaction machine to clear up a smelly mess left by...

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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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Northumbrian Nights

04-07-2012 - 26-09-2012

Come and meet John Hardying, the steward of the most famous Percy of all - Harry Hotspur - who will be...

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Potter-inspired characters

Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art

07-07-2012 - 30-09-2012

Alnwick Castle starred as Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in the first two Harry Potter films...

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Kelly Richardson: Legion

04-07-2012 - 29-09-2012

Canadian artist Kelly Richardson is one of the leading representatives of a new generation of artists...

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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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Quentin Blake: As Large As Life

South Shields Museum & Art Gallery

07-07-2012 - 14-10-2012

Quentin Blake is one of Britain’s best-loved and most successful illustrators, having won countless...

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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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2012 Picture of the Month

14-07-2012 - 27-10-2012

The Laing Art Gallery is offering visitors the chance to learn more about the stories behind some of...

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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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Life drawing in progress

20-07-2012 - 11-11-2012

This exhibition features work made during mima life drawing classes and celebrates contemporary...

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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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Life, death and home in between: works from mima collection

13-07-2012 - 11-11-2012

This exhibition investigates the concept of 'home' using works from mima's collection, and makes links...

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Saturday Art Trolley

23-07-2012 - 23-11-2012

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

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Metadomestic: Contemporary Design and Craft

20-07-2012 - 23-11-2012

This exhibition of contemporary design and craft features sculpture, furniture, products and film from...

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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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Time Vault

Segedunum Roman Fort, Baths and Museum

30-06-2012 - 04-11-2012

Time Vault is an exhibition celebrating the tradition of the Morpeth Olympics, devised and created by...

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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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Julian Stair - Quietus: The vessel, death and the human body

13-07-2012 - 25-11-2012

This major solo exhibition by Julian Stair, one of the world's most acclaimed ceramicists, explores the...

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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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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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Home & Away: North East Sport & the Olympics

Discovery Museum

21-07-2012 - 14-01-2013

The rich sporting history of the North East will be celebrated in this new exhibition at Discovery...

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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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The ModernTimes

01-07-2012 - 31-12-2012

TheModernTimes is a group of young people aged between 14 and 21 from across Teesside. The group...

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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

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

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