Friday 29 July – Monday 5 September 2022
Newcastle Cathedral is home to an assortment of curious creatures and brilliant beasts. This summer, the Cathedral will be home to a special visitor: an adorable baby dragon. Pupils from the Great North Children’s Hospital Newcastle Bridges School have worked with us to create some amazing art which will bring colour to the dragon’s home.
Thursday 18 August, 6:30pm – 7.30 pm – With Q&A
Suitable for all ages (recommended for ages 12+)
Join the author of ‘Tyne and Weird’, Rob Kilburn, as we delve into a mix of folklore, the strange, and how we look at the history of the North.
Tickets: Pay As You Feel (suggested £5). Click to book via Eventbrite
Thursday 25 August, 6:30pm – 7.30 pm – With Q&A
Suitable for all ages (recommended for ages 12+)
Join us for a journey through the mythical world of Cathedral Creatures with Icy Sedgwick. Why do we have griffins on our misericords? What even is a wyvern, anyway?
Tickets: Pay As You Feel (suggested £5). Click to book via Eventbrite
Friday 9 September – Monday 28 November 2022
Working with artist Shiori Naruse, a group of women who have accessed the services provided by Changing Lives have created a series of print-based artworks responding to some of the hidden stories and themes in the Cathedral. This thought-provoking exhibition takes particular consideration of themes such as motherhood, gender and identity.
Get your steps in from Friday 9 – Sunday 11 September as we offer our popular ‘Dare you Climb the Tower?’ tour for free, as well as new tours that explore the history of the building, the people and the city of Newcastle.
Find out moreIn these one-hour guided tours, you will discover unique and fascinating stories about the history and people of Newcastle. After climbing the 162 steps, you’ll be met with breathtaking panoramic views.
Keep an eye on the Lantern Tower page of our website for upcoming tour dates.
Every Wednesday in August, 11-11.30am
Recommended for ages 2-8 years
Join us for a fun-filled tour through the Cathedral where we hunt for dragons, practice our dragon calls and create some colourful treasure, before ending with storytime.
Tickets: Pay As You Feel (minimum £1). Click to book via Eventbrite
If you’d like to arrange a bespoke tour tailored for your group, please contact us here.