This year the event will take place over THURSDAY 11th - SUNDAY 14th SEPTEMBER and we aim to ensure that it is even more of a success than 2007! Over the weekend you will get a chance, free of charge, to step into the past and find out more about the 2000 years of history that has made the North East the vibrant place that it is today. The event booklets and website are available from 4th August, and pre-booking is available from 11th August 2008.
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On Friday 12th September from approximately 12 noon – 3 pm the Tour of Britain cycle event is coming through North Tyneside, Newcastle and Gateshead. Why not come and visit some of the buildings, walks, talks, tours and events of Tyne and Wear Heritage Open Days and see stage 6 of the cycle event as well – what a great day out! More information on the cycle event is available here.
It is possible that there may be some disruption to parking and access to some Heritage Open Days events / tours during this period. Sorry for any inconvenience.
STOP PRESS - 072 - Newcastle Brewery Offices - 1896 - 1950. The offices will now only be open on Saturday13th. They will not be open on Sunday. Tours start at 9am and continue until 3pm, every hour, on the hour.
098 - Tyneside Cinema details have been updated.
101 - Opening days for Dove Marine Laboratory are printed incorrectly in the booklet. They are open Sunday only!
172 - Details for 'Southwick's Hidden Past' (172) entry were incorrect - the details have now been corrected.
155 - The Vintage Bus Tour will only take place on Saturday at 12 - the booklet is incorrect.
178 - Sunderland's 8 Football Grounds - the booking number adveretised in the booklet is incorrect. It should read 0191 553 2000.
149 - Grave Concerns - Tour is only on Thursday at 1.30pm
158 - National Glass Centre - Opening times in the booklet should read Sat and Sun 10 - 5.
096 - WITHDRAWN DUE TO UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES
Download the full event listings booklet (PDF, opens in new window, 2.6Mb) - Please note that the amendments above are not reflected in this downloadable booklet.
Tyne and Wear Heritage Open Days would like to thank the Northern Rock Foundation for recognising the importance of this event within the region and agreeing to support its development and promotion for another three years. The grant assistance from the Northern Rock Foundation will ensure the production of the excellent Tyne and Wear booklet and development of the Tyne and Wear website until 2009