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| Title | Content type | Description | Date(s) | Cost | Contact details | Areas covered | Key words |
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| PITSTOP CAFE | Events and Activities | EXCELLENT FOOD PREPARED ON THE PREMISES FOR EVERYONE, JUST AS THEY LIKE IT!! ANY PARTIES OR EVENTS CATERED FOR |
weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, starting from Monday, January 5, 2026 - 9:00am, forever
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ALL DAY LARGE PITSTOP BREAKFAST+TEA/COFFEE £7 NORMAL BREAKFAST £5 LUNCHES £5 | whitehillsprojects@gmail.com 0191 4690852 07596484488 |
Barley Mow, Felling, Leam Lane, Wardley, Windy Nook / Whitehills, Wrekenton | Cycling / Walking, Food / Cooking / Nutrition, Health and Wellbeing, Mental Health, Community Development, Families, Men |
| Crime Reading Group | Events and Activities | From classic whodunnits to modern thrillers, join us for friendly chats about favourite characters and plot twists. Just good books, a hot drink and other readers who can't resist a good murder! Adults only. |
monthly on Monday, but only the second instance of this set, starting from Monday, February 9, 2026 - 2:00pm, forever
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Free | choopwelllibrary@gateshead.gov.uk 01207 561379 |
Books / Literature / Writing, Health and Wellbeing, Adults | |
| Volunteer Driver | Volunteering opportunities | volunteering@rainbowtrust.org.uk |
Gateshead Wide | Help and Support, Transport, Adults | |||
| Emerald Explorers: Natural Colour | Events and Activities | Join artsist Katie Pollard to explore natural pigments and how cultures across the world use plant power to make distinctive art. All materials will be provided, we recommend bringing a notepad and an apron (just in case!). You're also welcome to bring any non-toxic plants you would like to learn |
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FREE | lily@gemarts.org |
Bensham, Gateshead Town Centre, Saltwell | Arts / Crafts / Photography, Adults |
| Young artists and heritage detectives | Events and Activities | Shine a light on hidden stories in Gateshead Library’s archive with GemArts by using copies of real historical documents, old photographs, and all the art supplies you need. Then, use your imagination to bring these forgotten people and their tales to life- through collage, drawing, and illustration |
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FREE | lily@gemarts.org |
Bensham, Gateshead Town Centre, Saltwell | Arts / Crafts / Photography, History / Heritage, Children, Families |
| Mini Mela | Events and Activities | GemArts ever-popular Mini Mela returns to Gateshead Central Library! Come and celebrate the Lunar New Year, joy of Holi and the arrival of spring with a free day of creativity for children, families and carers. Roll up your sleeves for colourful arts activities, feel the rhythm with drumming and |
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FREE | lily@gemarts.org 01914404124 |
Bensham, Gateshead Town Centre, Saltwell | Arts / Crafts / Photography, Children, Ethnically Marginalised Communities, Families |
| Tish Murtha & Kuba Ryniewicz | Events and Activities | Opening in summer 2026, this landmark exhibition in Baltic’s Level 3 gallery marks the first time four major series by celebrated documentary photographer Tish Murtha will be shown together in the North East, alongside a newly commissioned body of work by Newcastle–based artist Kuba Ryniewicz. Born |
weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, starting from Saturday, July 4, 2026 - 10:00am, forever
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Free | infomationd@balticmill.com 01914781810 |
Arts / Crafts / Photography, Music / Film / Dance / Drama, Everyone | |
| Chitra Ganesh: Journey to the Great Below | Events and Activities | In summer 2026, Baltic will present the first major UK solo exhibition in a public institution of Chitra Ganesh. During her twenty-year career, Ganesh has developed an expansive body of work encompassing drawing, prints, painting, collage, animation, video, installation and sculpture. During her |
weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, starting from Saturday, July 4, 2026 - 10:00am, forever
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Free | infomationd@balticmill.com 01914781810 |
Gateshead Wide | Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Music / Film / Dance / Drama, Everyone |
| Foundation Press Wednesday Workshops: Morning Edition | Events and Activities | Draw first. Worry later. Foundation Press Wednesday Workshops: Morning Edition Wednesdays | 1 April – 26 August | 10:30-12:00 Free, booking essential - book here. Start your Wednesday with creativity and community. Join artist duo Foundation Press for weekly morning workshops that celebrate the |
weekly on Wednesday, starting from Wednesday, April 1, 2026 - 10:30am, forever
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Free | infomationd@balticmill.com 01914781810 |
Gateshead Wide | Arts / Crafts / Photography, Music / Film / Dance / Drama, Everyone |
| Foundation Press: Starting Lines | Events and Activities | An interactive installation exploring creativity collaboration and community, by North-East-based artists and designers Foundation Press. Baltic is pleased to present Starting Lines, the first major solo exhibition, an interactive installation exploring creativity collaboration and community, by |
weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, starting from Saturday, March 28, 2026 - 10:00am, forever
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Free | infomationd@balticmill.com 0191 478 1810 |
Gateshead Wide | Arts / Crafts / Photography, Music / Film / Dance / Drama, Everyone |
| Milly Thompson: My Body Temperature is Feeling Good | Events and Activities | A solo exhibition of work by the late Milly Thompson, a prolific painter, sculptor, video artist and writer. My Body Temperature is Feeling Good spotlights a particular blend of irony and sincerity that characterises the artist’s latter-day work, exploring romantic novels and sun-drenched summer |
weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, starting from Saturday, March 28, 2026 - 10:00am, forever
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Free | infomationd@balticmill.com 0191 478 1810 |
Gateshead Wide | Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Music / Film / Dance / Drama, Everyone |
| Nowruz (Persian New Year) | Events and Activities | Join us for Nowruz (also known as Persian New Year) to celebrate the beginning of Spring and new life. Sat 21 Mar 2026 14:00-17:00 Book here Nowruz is a celebration with over 3,000 years of history, observed across Iran, Central Asia and many neighbouring regions. Rooted in cultural traditions, it |
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Free | infomationd@balticmill.com 0191 478 1810 |
Gateshead Wide | Religion/Faith, Everyone, Adults, Families |
| Cereal Disco | Events and Activities | Fancy starting your day with a cereal disco in the school holidays? Join us for breakfast and a boogie in Front Room available every morning Wednesday to Sunday during the school holidays.* Wed-Sun | 10:00-11:00 Free, drop-in (no booking required) Need a second breakfast or fuel for the day? Join us |
daily, starting from Wednesday, February 25, 2026 - 10:00am, 4 times
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Free | infomationd@balticmill.com 0191 478 1810 |
Gateshead Wide | Help and Support, Food / Cooking / Nutrition, Support for groups, Community Development, Adults, Caregivers, Children, Disabilities, Ethnically Marginalised Communities, Families, Learning Disabilities, Refugees / Asylum Seekers, Young People |
| Quayside Tour | Events and Activities | Join a member of Baltic Crew for a relaxed tour of NewcastleGateshead Quayside and local history from the comfort of our indoor Level 5 Viewing Box. Every Thursday | 10:30-10:50 Free, drop-in Join a member of Baltic Crew for a relaxed tour of NewcastleGateshead Quayside and local history from the |
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Free | infomationd@balticmill.com 0191 478 1810 |
Gateshead Wide | Arts / Crafts / Photography, Cycling / Walking, History / Heritage, Music / Film / Dance / Drama, Outdoor Activities, Visits / Trips, Keep Fit / Exercise, Everyone, Adults, Children, Families |
| Play and Learn | Events and Activities | Discover our Level 2 Learning Lounge every Wednesday, where little explorers under 5 can explore the world around them through imaginative, creative, self-led play. Every Wednesday 10:00-18:00 Play & Learn all day in Learning Lounge 10:30-11:00 Play & Learn Tour led by Baltic Crew Free, drop-in Play |
weekly on Wednesday, starting from Wednesday, January 14, 2026 - 10:00am, forever
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Free | infomationd@balticmill.com 0191 478 1810 |
Gateshead Wide | Arts / Crafts / Photography, Music / Film / Dance / Drama, Children, Families |
| Baltic: Big Days Out Underwater Worlds | Events and Activities | Make a splash and dive into an ocean of creativity this February Half Term with three days of free, drop-in activities inspired by our exhibition For All At Last Return. Gateshead Half Term Wed 25 – Fri 27 Feb Free, drop-in Dive into an ocean of creativity this February half term at Baltic. From |
weekly on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, starting from Wednesday, February 25, 2026 - 10:00am, forever
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Free | infomationd@balticmill.com 0191 478 1810 |
Gateshead Wide | Arts / Crafts / Photography, Music / Film / Dance / Drama, Children, Families |
| Behind the Scenes Tour | Events and Activities | What’s happening behind the scenes at Baltic? Discover areas of the building which are normally out of bounds in this free exclusive, behind the scenes explore at Baltic. Every Sun | 11:00-11:40 Free, drop-in Presented by Baltic Crew this tour is an insight into how Baltic transitioned from its |
weekly on Sunday, starting from Sunday, January 18, 2026 - 11:00am, forever
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Free | infomationd@balticmill.com 0191 478 1810 |
Gateshead Wide | Arts / Crafts / Photography, Music / Film / Dance / Drama, Visits / Trips, Children, Families |
| Meet & Make | Events and Activities | Take part in free artist-led workshops perfect for families with children aged 5-12. Every Sun | 14:00-16:00 Free, drop-in Take part in free artist-led workshops perfect for families with children aged 5-12. Join on Sundays 2-4pm, get creative and share your artwork with us on social media using |
weekly on Sunday, starting from Sunday, January 18, 2026 - 2:00pm, forever
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Free | infomationd@balticmill.com 0191 478 1810 |
Gateshead Wide | Arts / Crafts / Photography, Music / Film / Dance / Drama |
| Future Makers | Events and Activities | Calling all curious minds aged 11-19yrs who are looking to explore new artistic skills in a relaxed setting. Third Sat of the month | 14:00-16:00 Free, drop-in Each month we will explore a different artistic skill guided by Katie Watson - from collaging and drawing to printing and sculpting. Whether |
monthly on Saturday, but only the third instance of this set, starting from Saturday, January 17, 2026 - 2:00pm, forever
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Free | infomationd@balticmill.com 0191 478 1810 |
Gateshead Wide | Arts / Crafts / Photography, Music / Film / Dance / Drama |
| Exhibition Spotlight Tour | Events and Activities | The perfect way to find out more about our exhibitions is to join a free, bitesize Spotlight Tour. The tours are informal and Baltic Crew share great insights into the artworks on display and the building itself. Wed-Sun | 11:30, 13:30, 15:30 Free, drop-in (no booking required) Ask for further |
weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, starting from Saturday, July 5, 2025 - 12:00am, forever
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Free | infomationd@balticmill.com 0191 478 1810 |
Gateshead Wide | Arts / Crafts / Photography, Music / Film / Dance / Drama |
| Saelia Aparicio: A Joyful Parasite | Events and Activities | A major solo exhibition by London-based Spanish artist Saelia Aparicio. Using installation, sculpture and murals to weave together narrative, science fiction and ecological speculation A Joyful Parasite explores the complex entanglements between bodies, environments and systems of care. This |
weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, starting from Saturday, July 5, 2025 - 10:00am, forever
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Free | infomationd@balticmill.com 0191 478 1810 |
Gateshead Wide | Arts / Crafts / Photography, Music / Film / Dance / Drama |
| For All At Last Return | Events and Activities | This major group exhibition explores different marine ecosystems, from near-shore and intertidal zones to coral reefs, the open ocean and the deep sea, considering our relationships with these fragile environments and their dependent communities. Marine waters cover more than 70% of the Earth’s |
weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, starting from Saturday, November 8, 2025 - 10:00am, forever
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Free | infomationd@balticmill.com 0191 478 1810 |
Gateshead Wide | Arts / Crafts / Photography, Music / Film / Dance / Drama |
| Finding Neuro - A Community space for Neurodivergent adults | Events and Activities | Hello! Finding Neuro is back for 2026. Join us for a calm, welcoming community, good food, and meaningful discussions This is a weekly group run by and for neurodivergent adults (18+) You do not need a formal diagnosis to attend and friends/family are also very welcome Whether you feel like chatting |
weekly on Friday, starting from Friday, May 15, 2026 - 1:00pm, forever
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Free | christinefrazerbenshamgrove@gmail.com |
Bensham, Gateshead Wide, Lobley Hill | Help and Support, Advice, Advocacy, Self Help, Hobbies and Interests, Cycling / Walking, Health and Wellbeing, Long Term Conditions, Mental Health, Support for groups, Adults, Caregivers, Neurodiverse |
| J-Fashion and Food Fest! | Events and Activities | Join us for our J Fashion and Food Fest mini convention at Gateshead Central Library! Fashion runway, rosette making, idol performances, quizzes, raffles, professional photoshoot and so much more! What's On: J-Fashion Spotlight J-Fashion Themed Crafts (Including making your own tote bags!) Idol |
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£4.00 per ticket | PolinaIvanova@Gateshead.gov.uk |
Bensham, Gateshead Town Centre | Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Events / Festivals / Fairs, Music / Film / Dance / Drama, Children, Young People |
| FREE Muscle Move & Balance for over 50s | Events and Activities | An upbeat mix of resistance training, cardio, and flexibility work designed to help you improve your strength and balance. Perfect for those new or returning to exercise as you’ll be able to work at your own pace. Enjoy refreshments and social time after each class. No need to book. Ring 0191 438 |
weekly on Wednesday, starting from Wednesday, January 14, 2026 - 11:30am, forever
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FREE for over 50s | info@gatesheadopa.org.uk 0191 438 1721 |
Deckham, Felling, Gateshead Wide, Heworth, Low Fell, Pelaw | Sport, Health and Wellbeing, Diabetes, Falls Prevention, Keep Fit / Exercise, Healthy Weight, Long Term Conditions, Mental Health, Adults, Disabilities, Men, Older People, Women |