Newcastle Castle: Tales from Up Here and Over There with David Silk

Newcastle Castle

Available to 4 February 2025

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Meet David Silk in a storytelling session for one of the most unique events at Newcastle Castle

David Silk is a storyteller and historian from Newcastle upon Tyne and co-author of Tyne and Wear Folktales for Children. He collects and retells traditional tales and ancient stories from around these isles and further afield, and also enjoys rearing pet leeches and practicing the Dark Arts.

In Tales from Up Here and Over There he retells a host of wild, magical and downright weird legends from the North East of England and explores some of the local folklore behind these strange legends. Hear tales of shapeshifting kows, wicked fairies, talking cats and more.

This is a storytelling show for grown-ups, but is suitable for older kids as well (12+)

About Tales from Up Here and Over There at Newcastle Castle: 

  • Dates: 4th February 2025
  • Age Guidance: 12+ only
  • Times: Doors open at 18.00 Talk starts at 18.15
  • Duration: One hour and 15 minutes
  • Meeting Point: Harbottle Suite, 2nd floor of the Black Gate
The Black Gate,
Castle Garth,
Newcastle upon Tyne
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