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  • 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

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Updated: 20th April, 2018

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    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.

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    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.

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Santa Claus in 1942

Christmas in the Victoria Tunnel

Unique and fascinating events celebrating Christmas in the Victoria Tunnel. Read more

Start: 2nd December, 2018 at 12:00am

End: 23rd December, 2018 at 6:00pm

Published: 25th September, 2018

Updated: 2nd October, 2018

Author: Lesley Turner

Location: 53-55 Lime Street, Ouseburn Valley, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2PQ

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Gas Mask Kissing

24 days of Advent - Christmas in the Victoria Tunnel

Christmas in the Victoria Tunnel in 1943 - come for a free 30 minute experience between 10.30am-3pm on Tuesday 4 December Read more

Start: 4th December, 2018 at 10:30am

End: 4th December, 2018 at 3:00pm

Published: 20th November, 2018

Author: Lesley Turner

Location: Victoria Tunnel Entrance, Ouse Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2BE

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