Book the Ouseburn Trust Heritage Guided Walk & discover the story of Newcastle’s Cultural Quarter
Step off the beaten path and into one of Newcastle’s most distinctive neighbourhoods! Led by knowledgeable local guides from the Ouseburn Trust, this heritage walk brings the Valley’s past, present and future to life along a scenic circular route.
- Explore the birthplace of Newcastle’s industrial revolution
- Uncover stories of industries, communities and lost pubs
- Learn how artists and musicians helped transform Ouseburn in the 1980s
- Discover the Valley’s conservation area and creative spaces
- Enjoy a relaxed, sociable walk led by expert local guides
- See how Ouseburn continues to evolve as a thriving urban village
Take a 2‑mile circular guided walk through Ouseburn Valley, past historic landmarks, riverside paths and creative hubs
- Dates: Fortnightly during Autumn & Winter, weekly on Saturdays during Spring & Summer
- Start time: 10:30am - 12:00pm
- Duration: Approximately 90 minutes
- Meeting Point: Ouseburn Trust, 51 Lime Street, Ouseburn Valley, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2PQ
- Tickets include: Fully guided heritage walk with an Ouseburn Trust guide
From industrial powerhouse to creative quarter, The Ouseburn Valley has become one of Newcastle's most vibrant cultural areas
The Ouseburn Valley is often considered the birthplace of the industrial revolution in Newcastle. The area's rich industrial background dates back to the 17th-century. By the mid-20th century, many of the local industries, houses and pubs had either closed or moved out. The area presented a sorry neglected combination of empty buildings, derelict sites, scrapyards, warehousing, and car-related businesses.
This all started to change with the introduction of artists and musicians to the area in the early 1980s. Now, Ouseburn is a thriving urban village - home to a conservation area and often dubbed Newcastle's Cultural Quarter. The route does include some gentle inclines and steps, there are seating points across the route.
- Learn about Ouseburn’s early industries and riverside heritage
- Discover how decline in the mid‑20th century changed the area
- Hear how artists and musicians sparked regeneration
- Explore today’s creative studios, venues and public spaces
- Understand the role of the Ouseburn Trust in shaping the Valley
- Look ahead to what the future could hold for Ouseburn
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