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In collaboration with St Oswald’s Hospice, artist Leanne Pearce created 12 poignant portraits, working with bereaved and pre-bereaved families who have accessed the hospice’s bereavement support and/or other care services. The collection celebrates the lives of loved ones, provides a positive, creative focus for grieving or pre-bereaved families, and supports them in their ‘continuing bonds’... Read more »

Speaking Up Together Beyond Boundaries is a self-advocacy group led by adults with learning disabilities and autistic people from the local area. The group first connected with Newcastle Cathedral in 2022 through a community singing group. Since then, they’ve become regular visitors, meeting at Café 16 in the Cathedral Refectory and leading creative workshops. With... Read more »

'Conversations with Stone' is a group exhibition that includes local artists, current students and graduates from the MFA (Fine Art) programme at Newcastle University. The show explores the spiritual, social, cultural and economic histories of the building, interpreted through artistic practice. The exhibition, featuring works by Alia Gargum, Bex Etheridge, Bridget Kennedy, Carol McCourt, Elizabeth... Read more »

This year, Mothering Sunday falls on 30 March — a time to reflect on and celebrate the many forms of motherhood. Throughout the month, this exhibition will amplify the powerful voices of women who have experienced the challenges of complex motherhood and child removal. Written, visual and digital artwork provide a powerful reflection on these... Read more »

Join Amy Rutherford, a studio potter based near Newcastle, for a series of classes and workshops. Fancy enjoying your tea or coffee from your very own handmade mug? In this relaxed and informal workshop, you'll craft your very own pair of ceramic mugs from scratch and personalise them to your liking. This workshop is perfect... Read more »

Join Amy Rutherford, a studio potter based near Newcastle, for a series of classes and workshops. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll craft your very own pair of ceramic plant pots from scratch and personalise them to your liking. Using high-quality stoneware clay, you'll learn the art of hand-building pots with slabs of clay and get... Read more »

Founded 80 years ago by British and Irish churches, Christian Aid has long been a voice for justice and compassion. This powerful exhibition traces eight decades of campaign posters and imagery, illustrating the organisation’s global impact. Newcastle Cathedral is proud to be the first venue to host this inspiring display, which highlights how Christian Aid... Read more »

Please note: The launch of this exhibition has been postponed slightly from the originally advertised date of Monday 7 April. Before emails and phones, letters were one of the only ways to stay in touch over long distances. Here at Newcastle Cathedral, we remember those who travelled the world, as seen in memorials around us.... Read more »

Join Amy Rutherford, a studio potter based near Newcastle, for a series of classes and workshops. In this relaxed and informal workshop, you'll hand-make a trio of small serving dishes perfect for tapas, olives, and other snacks. This workshop is ideal for both complete beginners and those with some experience in working with clay. It's... Read more »

"What is it that we human beings ultimately depend on? We depend on our words. We are suspended in language. Our task is to communicate experience and ideas to others."– Niels Bohr, Nobel Prize Winner Pride Month, celebrated each June, is a vibrant and inclusive time to honour the LGBTQI+ community – their history, achievements,... Read more »

This exhibition has been extended until Monday 8 September 2025.  Traditional portrayals of Christ often emphasise ideals of perfection, strength and beauty. Yet, Christ is resurrected with his wounds. His full humanity and sharing in the complete range of human experiences is as important as his divinity, since he is Emmanuel, God with us. This... Read more »

Please note: This exhibition will now close slightly earlier than originally advertised, with its final day on Sunday 28 September, to allow for essential maintenance. Revival Newcastle is a group of passionate people, services and organisations who are working together to support anybody with a drug, alcohol or addiction issue. Timed to celebrate Recovery Month... Read more »