Culture and Art
Discover services, activities, and events celebrating creativity in North Tyneside. You can explore art classes, music workshops, theatre performances, museum visits and library events, all contributing to mental and emotional wellness. This diverse range of cultural and artistic opportunities aims to promote holistic wellbeing by nurturing creativity, fostering connection, and encouraging personal growth.
Museums
Services
Stephenson Steam Railway
Re-live the glorious days of the steam railway at Stephenson Steam Railway in North Shields. George and Robert Stephenson spent 20 years in North Tyneside developing their pioneering ideas which helped spread railways and locomotives around the world. Today the Museum celebrates their achievement. A range of fascinating locomotives are on display … >
Segedunum Roman Fort
Segedunum Roman Fort For more information please visit our website. >
The Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade Watch House Museum
The Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade Watch House Museum contains a unique collection of artefacts that recreate the dramatic history of the TVLB and our involvement in heroic coastal rescues from our formation in 1864 to the present day. As an accredited museum with Arts Council England our volunteers look forward to welcoming you to our home and … >
St. Mary's Lighthouse and Visitor Centre
Climb the 137 steps to the top of the Lighthouse for the most spectacular views of the North East coast. If you cannot manage the steps, a video facility allows you to experience the same views, live and in colour, at ground level. Other exhibits explain the history of the Lighthouse and give an insight into the wildlife of St. Mary’s Nature Reser… >
Gift Shop
Our shop can be visited without having to pay the Lighthouse admission charge. We have an extensive and unusual range of gifts, souvenirs, books, toys and cards and sell hot drinks and refreshments. >
