for special events

Ouseburn Festival - first weekend in July
The Late Shows - Friday 18th and Saturday 19th May 2018
Ouseburn Open Studios - 24 and 25 November 2018
Ouseburn Cycle Cross - Sunday 26 August 2018
Heritage Open Days 6-9 and 13-16 September 2018
Evolution Emerging - 9th June 2018
Oxjam in mid October

Latest

Arts & Creative Industries - free training

Free digital skills training for people working in the arts and creative industries in Ouseburn
Ouseburn Bandstand - venue available
Archived Ouseburn Trust AGM 2019

Our Annual General Meeting on 11th July is open to anyone with an interest in the work of the Ouseburn Trust.
Archived: Up the Street

100 years of photographs round the Star and Shadow

for music and gigs

Ouseburn rocks with the sound of music...
for environment
for heritage

enjoy the history and heritage in Ouseburn's buildings and stories
For eating and drinking

From a simple snack to a posh dinner, and some great beer!
For Arts and Crafts
For Families

Activities for families with children in Ouseburn

Visit the Victoria Tunnel

Advance booking is essential for tours of the Victoria Tunnel - a preserved 19th century waggonway under the city built by the Victorians to carry coal and re-used as an air raid shelter during World War 2.
Buy Tour Tickets

Buy tickets for the Victoria Tunnel
Parking and Public Transport

Car park suggestions and public transport connections
Essential information

What to wear, what to expect, and more...
Meeting point for the Tour

Tours meet at the Victoria Visitor Centre, 55 Lime Street, Ouseburn
Tunnel history

The Victoria Tunnel runs beneath the city from the Town Moor down to the Tyne. It was built in 1842 to transport coal from Leazes Main Colliery to riverside staithes (jetties) ready for loading onto ships. In 1939, it was converted into an air-raid shelter to protect hundreds of Newcastle citizens during World War II. A programme of repairs in 2007-8 was funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund and the TyneWear Partnership, and part of the Tunnel is now open to the public.
Tour times

We offer at least seven public tours each week, with additional public, group and school visits.
Archived: Christmas in the Victoria Tunnel

Unique and fascinating events celebrating Christmas in the Victoria Tunnel.
Walks and talks

Explore the heritage of the Ouseburn Valley on guided walks with local experts and enthusiasts
Contact us

Contact us by phone, email or in person.

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Sounds of the Underground

Join us in the atmospheric Victoria Tunnel for an unusual completely unique musical experience! Current concerts: Zoe Gilby and Andy Champion on 20 September, Evan Parker on 5 October Read more

Developing the Ouseburn Strategy 2020-30

If you love Ouseburn – as residents, visitors, volunteers, workers or businesses – then now is the time to have your say in creating a strategy for the next ten years. Come to consultation events from 17 September - 8 October or send your comments. Read more

Back to the Future

Join our guided walk revealing the heritage, regeneration and future of Ouseburn Valley - 10.30am every Saturday. Read more