may 2025
Whats On
Photo Credit: Gardens at Ormesby Hall Middlesborough
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Revolucion de Cuba Newcastle
1-3 Cloth Market, NE1 1EE
A slice of Havana’s heyday in the heart of Newcastle. Dazzling cocktails, delicious food and unforgettable Latin-inspired vibes.

Join us for salsa classes at Revolucion de Cuba Newcastle! Learn new moves, have fun, and meet great people. No experience or partner needed!
Blackfell Way, Birtley, DH3 1RE
Every Friday Eve & Saturday
Bottomless Brunches are here!
Bottomless Prosecco and 2 small plates for £30

Or Upgrade to Draught Beer or Cocktails for £5
Call 0191 300 2310 to book
Various
Steeped in History with its origins dating back to 1239 Blackfriars confidently lays claim to being the oldest dining room in the UK!
Blackfriars offer Cookery Schools, History tours, Cocktail & Wine events and more.
And now as we reach Spring their Cloister Garden Events are a welcome event to take in the ambiance of this historic setting whilst enjoying Hog Roast or Barbecues
See Below for full list of their events
Sunderland Cocktail Week
Bamburgh Castle
Join your guide, Ragnar Lundgren as he takes you on the journey of the real Uhtred the Bold who defended his home of Bebbanburg and managed to climb the ladder of power where his allies were both Vikings and the King of England. On this tour you will learn about the start of England’s Viking era and its end and we shall compare the fantasy of the famous Last Kingdom to the real history. Find out about a battle scene that was filmed in the area and become Queen or King of the North.

‘The Last Kingdom’ TV Props and Costume Display
Everyday until 2 November 2025, step into the REAL Last Kingdom of Bebbanburg (Bamburgh Castle). See first hand a selection of key costumes and props used throughout the series!
Including the likes of Uhtred‘s costumes, shield and iconic sword. Don’t miss photo opportunities on The Wessex Throne!
This display is included in your admission ticket to Bamburgh Castle. The Last Kingdom display is in The King’s Hall, Bamburgh Castle and is fully accessible.


Woodhorn Museum
Sat 22nd February – Sun 1st June,

Housed in Woodhorn Museum’s stunning Workshop Galleries, the annual Northumberland Open is the largest exhibition of its type in Northumberland.

The exhibition attracts submissions from artists from across Northumberland and beyond. Works are selected for exhibition by a professional panel of artists and curators who also select an Overall Winner and Highly Commended artworks to be awarded prizes. During the exhibition run, thousands of visitors vote for the ‘People’s Choice Award’ which is announced at the end of the exhibition.
Beamish Burn Road, Stanley
Saturday 10th May 2025, 10am - 3pm

Tuesday Weekly Markets
Whatever you're looking for, you'll find it at our weekly Shopping Market
Our Market is the ideal shopping destination for everything from food to flowers, modern art to antiques, and clothes to curios.
If you're a foodie on a hunt for the best local fruit and vegetables, meats, pies, and more, our market is packed with locally sourced goods.

Our Tuesday Markets will take place every Tuesday from 10:30 until 14:00. Hot drinks, scones and snacks can be ordered all day and our lunch menu will be served in our main restaurant, bar, and snug area from 12:00 until 20:45.

Pop-Up Weekend Markets 10:00 - 15:00.
  • Saturday, 10th May 2025
  • Saturday, 14th June 2025
  • Tuesday, 24th June 2025 - The Market will be held in the Old Barn

If you would like to hold a stall at our Tuesday Market, please contact Sam on 07501 641475.
Billy Shiel's Boat Trips
Tours run April - July

This trip operates during April as the birds make their return to the islands and continues during the nesting season from May until the end July. Puffins start to return to the Farne Islands from the end of March with numbers varying until they settle down for nesting mid April. The Puffins start to leave the islands at the end of July/beginning of August.
Online booking recommended
Child prices are for age 5-15. Under 5’s are classed as infants. No concessions.
Dogs are permitted on this trip.
This trip spends 2 hours sailing around the Farne Islands without a landing and offers ample opportunities to view the prolific bird life which nests on these magnificent islands during the breeding season from May till the end of July.
Highlights include views of Puffins, Guillemots, Shags, Cormorants, Kittiwakes, Arctic Terns, Razorbills and Eider Ducks.


BOILER SHOP
SATURDAY 23rd MAY 2025

BOILER SHOP, 20 SOUTH ST, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE1 3PE, UK
Event Information
Start Time: 6:30pm | Last Entry: 7:30pm
First Game of Bingo: 8:00pm

BINGO
RAVE
CHEESY SINGALONGS
DANCE OFFS
SICK PRIZES
& CASH CASH MONEY TO BE WON

  • Each venue will have a different layout and facilities and so we would always recommend contacting the venues directly if you have any specific access enquiries.
Stocksfield NE43 7AB
The Northumberland County Show is an annual event that celebrates Agriculture, Farming and Food as well as local culture and heritage in Northumberland. It features a wide variety of exhibitions and displays, including livestock competitions, equestrian events, and agricultural demonstrations.
Visitors can also enjoy live music, shopping, children’s entertainment as well as a variety of food and drink options. The show is a great opportunity to learn about the history and traditions of Farming in Northumberland and is fun day out for the whole family.
 Next year’s show will take place on Saturday 24th May. We are looking forward to welcoming you all again to help us celebrate the best of farming, food and agriculture.
Fantastic day out for everyone! Lots of animals, entertainment, kids activities and great food & drink. Free parking or take the bus or train.
C252,
www.northcountyshow.co.uk
Gardens & Grounds Ushaw, Durham, DH7 7DW
Ushaw Classic Car & Bike Show
Ushaw Classic Car & Bike Show returns for a spectacular day celebrating motoring history on Saturday 24 May 2025! Set against the stunning backdrop of Ushaw’s historic grounds, this event brings together an incredible collection of vintage, classic, and custom cars and motorcycles from across the decades.
From 10am – 4pm, on the day you can expect:
– Hundreds of classic and retro vehicles to the stunning estate of Ushaw
– Meccano Exhibition in the Refectory
– Music set by Live DJ
– Delicious street food
– Onsite bar
Entry to Ushaw Classic Car & Bike Show is free with Membership or Day Pass, save when you book online!
Friar Street Newcastle NE1
Blackfriars Beer Festival 2025
Join us this May for our beer festival, featuring local brews, street food, live music, and our beautiful cloister garden. 🍺✨

We will also be joined by a stellar line-up of local breweries, including @twobytwobrewing, @hadrianborder and more!

Tickets: £9.50 (includes first beer, glass & brochure). £1 from each ticket goes to @nu_foundation ⚽️
Sunderland Live Arena
Watch the Sunderlad play off final
24th May | 11am
Looking for somewhere to watch the @sunderlandafc playoffs? ⚽️

Here at Sunderland Live Arena, we’ve got the match on the big screen, and Sunderland fans won’t want to miss out on the action!

So, join us Saturday, 24th of May, for the ultimate family-friendly match day experience:

📺 A massive screen showing every second of the action
🍺 Bar & street food
🔴 Dedicated fan-zone area

Our doors will be open from 11am for just £1 entry per person, so make sure you come on over and support the Mackems 👏🏼

Grab your tickets at the link below or purchase at the door:
shark club newcastle
Newcastle v Everton
Join us at Shark Club Newcastle on Sunday, 25 May, at 4 PM

Newcastle United take on Everton in their last Premier League game of the season at St. James' Park. Located just across the street, Shark Club offers the perfect environment to watch the mags finish off the season with a bang.

Enjoy our famous chicken wings, juicy burgers, and gourmet cocktails while cheering on the Magpies.
The Fire Station, City of Sunderland SR1 3HA
British Street Food Awards
🔥ARE YOU COMING?🔥

📍Fire Station in Sunderland (SR1 3HA) on:
🗓️ MAY 23rd, 24th and 25th
🎟️ FREE TICKETS (link in our bio) or visit
https://www.thefirestation.org.uk/whats-on/411/exclusive-hosts-of-the-northern-heat/the-british-street-food-awards-2025
Victor Indigo November.12 Wellington Street, Gateshead NE8 2AJ
Hake Oyster Pop Up
Sunday 25th May | Hake x VIN | Oyster Pop Up

Join us on Sunday 25th May for a perfect pairing - Oysters by Hake, Wines & Champagnes by Victor Indigo November.

Hake will be shucking from 12pm - 6pm. Bookings recommended, but walk ins will be available. We'll have our usual by the glass list available, as well as some extra special choices - including plenty of Champagne to wash your oysters down with.

See you there! 🦪🥂
Church Bank, Jarrow NE32 3DY
Jarrow Hall Festival
🐉Announcing our Jarrow Festival Dragon Parade and a Medieval Fayre! ⚔️

Our annual celebrations for Jarrow Festival are taking place across 3 days this year over the Late May Bank Holiday. Here's what's going on! 🎉

🐲DRAGON PARADE 🐲
SATURDAY 24TH MAY 12-4PM
Parading our mighty dragon puppet - constructed by Williby Roc's from chained together flags made by local children - from St Pauls Church at 12pm through Charlie's Park and into Jarrow Hall, where it will work its way down our Anglo-Saxon farm to our reconstructed village, marking the launch of our Medieval Fayre.
Featuring Anglo-Saxons, food & drink, games and museum exhibitions.
Entry: Suggested donation £2

💃MEDIEVAL FAYRE🕺
SUNDAY 25TH & MONDAY 26TH MAY - 10AM-4PM
Immerse yourself in Anglo-Saxon life around our farm, village and Bede museum and enjoy music, medieval games, talks, artist workshops, exhibitions, living history and combat reenactments, with food and drink available.
Entry: Suggested donation £2

Boilershop South Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3PD
Day Fever
3pm-8pm 24th May
THAT’S RIGHT. DAY FEVER, THE BEST DAYTIME DISCO IN THE UK, IS COMING TO NEWCASTLE.
Coming to Day Fever? Request your favourite song before you arrive: https://dayfever.os.fan/day-fever-song-request
The country's biggest daytime disco has got people partying all across the UK & Ireland. With more cities being added all the time, it's clear that you guys love to dance the day away.
With perfect party music - personally curated by Jon McClure of Reverend & the Makers, Vicky McClure, Jonny Owen & the gang - it's time you joined the Day Fever Family.
Follow DAYFEVER on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok & X - @DAYFEVERUK


Alderley Way, Cramlington, NE23 2
Cramlington Carnival
Carnival Food & Craft Festival – Saturday 31st May, 11am to 6pm at Eastfield Playing Fields, Cramlington!
Get ready for a full day of family fun:
 Funfair
 Food Festival
 Craft Stalls
 Bar
 Live Music
 BMX Stunt Bikes
 Dog Show
 Classic Cars
 Circus Workshop
Bring the whole family along, you won't want to miss it!

Bents Park
🚨 The countdown is ON for our first event of the season!
🎉 Join us at South Shields, Bents Park for the Great North Feast in the Park this May Bank Holiday (24th-26th)!

Bigger & better than ever with:
🍔 Tastier street food
🏠 Huge indoor marquee showcasing local producers
🎶 Live music on our big stage:
- Saturday: Rivelino
- Sunday: Slate Label
- Monday: The Gaslighters
🎡 Kids' rides, DJs, and tons more fun!
Brocksbushes Farm Shop
We're bringing the past back to life over the Bank Holiday weekend, so join us and experience the sights, sounds and spirit of the 1940s – all for FREE!

Expect a weekend packed with:
💥 Live gun firing displays (11am and 3pm daily!)
🚛 Military vehicles for photo ops
🎶 Live 1940s music & performances
🪖 War kitchens & equipment displays
🚘 1940s classic cars

📅 24th - 26th May
🕛 Open during normal opening hours

Bring the family, dress up if you like, and enjoy a fantastic 1940s-themed weekend full of atmosphere and action!
Local Markets
3rd & 17th May
Saturday 10th May
Sunday 11th May
Saturday 24th & 25th May
Monday 5th May 10am-4pm
Blanchland Artisan Makers Market
Sunday 4th May Meet the Maker Market
Saturday 10th May 2025
9am – 1.30pm
Tynemouth Market
OPEN EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAY 9:00am – 3:30pm
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