Exploring Ouseburn

Explore and enjoy

There are so many wonderful things to see and do here in Ouseburn - this video will give you a quick taste of some of the places you can explore and enjoy.Read more

Things to do with families

There's lots to do with children in Ouseburn ValleyRead more

Arts and Crafts

If you love art, craft and creativity there is so much to see and enjoy in Ouseburn ValleyRead more

Music and Gigs

Ouseburn rocks to the sound of musicRead more

History and heritage

discover the history and heritage in Ouseburn's buildings and storiesRead more

Special events

See a different side of Ouseburn at some very special eventsRead more

eating and drinking

From a simple snack to a posh dinner, and some great beer!Read more

plan your visit

Parking, public transport and practicalitiesRead more

Latest

Sounds of the Underground

Join us in the atmospheric Victoria Tunnel for a completely unique musical experience! Zoë Gilby Andy Champion Voice and Double Bass Duo on 19th January

Archived: 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

Ouseburn on film

Links to films old and new featuring Ouseburn Valley

Archived: The Victoria Tunnel remembers World War One

The Victoria Tunnel marks the centenary of the end of the first World War.

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.