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Newcastle Cathedral has a vibrant programme of concerts, organ recitals, exhibitions and activities throughout the year.
This page can be used to find events and special services taking place over the next 8-12 weeks. Please note that this calendar does not include all daily or weekly services.
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Join Great North Children's Hospital staff to learn about their work, investigate the kit they use and explore a real-life ambulance. Plus, there'll be plenty of opportunities to meet and... Read more »
Grab your trowel and join us for a day of summer fun. Unleash your inner archaeologist and dig up treasures and artefacts from centuries past. Explore some of our treasures,... Read more »
Calling all engineers, big and small! Can you complete the challenge and build your own cathedral? Test your skills and powers of imagination with this family-friendly activity using K'NEX. How... Read more »
Join us this summer to celebrate the wonderful world of animals! Meet a variety of furry friends such as goats, chickens, and rabbits with our visiting petting farm (11-2pm). Pet,... Read more »
As we approach Harvest and prepare to welcome the full flock of 30 'Illuminated Sheep' (22-24 Oct; find out more), the Cathedral will take care of a life-sized model sheep,... Read more »
Experience the art of quilting with drop-in demonstrations led by members of the Quilters’ Guild, a national charity dedicated to promoting patchwork and quilt-making across the UK. Whether you're a... Read more »
Experience the art of quilting with drop-in demonstrations led by members of the Quilters’ Guild, a national charity dedicated to promoting patchwork and quilt-making across the UK. Whether you're a... Read more »
In anticipation of our Harvest Festival (Sunday 20 October, 10am) and the 'Illuminated Sheep' full flock display by artist Deepa-Mann Kler (Tuesday 22 - Thursday 24 October), we invite families... Read more »
Having lit up some of the region's most iconic landmarks, experience 'Illuminated Sheep' in the Cathedral's historic nave! Created by artist Deepa Mann-Kler, the flock of 30 life-sized sheep was... Read more »
Having lit up some of the region's most iconic landmarks, experience 'Illuminated Sheep' in the Cathedral's historic nave! Created by artist Deepa Mann-Kler, the flock of 30 life-sized sheep was... Read more »
Having lit up some of the region's most iconic landmarks, experience 'Illuminated Sheep' in the Cathedral's historic nave! Created by artist Deepa Mann-Kler, the flock of 30 life-sized sheep was... Read more »
In this workshop led by studio potter Amy Rutherford, children will have the opportunity to make their own creations straight from their imagination using air-dry clay. This is an informal,... Read more »
Every year, NE1 welcomes families to participate in this tremendously popular sell-out event. Children collect their maps, pencils and Santa hats before going on their adventure. Following the map, families... Read more »
Join us for FREE music sessions for children aged 0-5 and their grown-ups! Shake, rattle and roll with your little ones and discover the joy of music through songs and... Read more »
Join us for FREE music sessions for children aged 0-5 and their grown-ups! Shake, rattle and roll with your little ones and discover the joy of music through songs and... Read more »
Join us for FREE music sessions for children aged 0-5 and their grown-ups! Shake, rattle and roll with your little ones and discover the joy of music through songs and... Read more »
Join us for FREE music sessions for children aged 0-5 and their grown-ups! Shake, rattle and roll with your little ones and discover the joy of music through songs and... Read more »
Join us for FREE music sessions for children aged 0-5 and their grown-ups! Shake, rattle and roll with your little ones and discover the joy of music through songs and... Read more »
Join us for FREE music sessions for children aged 0-5 and their grown-ups! Shake, rattle and roll with your little ones and discover the joy of music through songs and... Read more »
Join us for FREE music sessions for children aged 0-5 and their grown-ups! Shake, rattle and roll with your little ones and discover the joy of music through songs and... Read more »
