Heather Richardson Heritage Officer since September 2018 Expand Heather has extensive experience in museums, including the Pitt Rivers Museum in Oxford, and is currently also working one day a week as Regional Conservator for the North East, employed by Bowes Museum. As well as her work in conservation and heritage she has a personal interest in architecture and the built environment and a passion for enabling buildings and communities to tell their stories. When Heather first visited Tyneside she remembers looking over the Ouseburn Valley from the Metro bridge and being so captivated by the sight that when they moved to Newcastle they chose to live just off City Stadium to enjoy all that Ouseburn offers. Email Heather here
Place and Regeneration for Sixth Form students Resources for Geography A-level teachers and students using Ouseburn Valley as a case study for place and regeneration Expand Resources for teachers and students using the Ouseburn Valley as a case study for place and regeneration - let us know if there is anything else you would like to see here. 35 Years of Ouseburn Regeneration - printed copies available from the Ouseburn Trust office Ouseburn Regeneration Plan 2012-20 Ouseburn Regeneration Plan 2003-12 Map of the Regeneration Area A short history of Ouseburn Trust - and its role in the regeneration of the area A selection of photos of Ouseburn Valley before regeneration Video/oral history resources - there are recorded memories from local people who lived in Ouseburn and sheltered in the Victoria Tunnel DVD and on the Wartime Voices audio CD and the Voices from the Ouseburn Valley video on YouTube with more recent experiences from 2011. Find out what current residents think about living in Ouseburn People of The Malings Presentation for teachers created by Liz Cowans, former Geography teacher and current Ouseburn Trust Heritage Volunteer, about the industrial background The Rise and Fall and Rise of the Ouseburn Valley Materials (including photos and maps) for a self-guided walk down Stepney Bank and along Lime Street looking at changing place in Ouseburn Now and Then in Ouseburn Valley. Created by Liz Cowans A map of Ouseburn's industries through the ages. Created by Liz Cowans A selection of presentations and videos created by the local Geography Association for students and teachers using Ouseburn for fieldwork and as a case study for Changing Place in A level Geography.
for special events See a different side of Ouseburn at some great special events Expand 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
for music and gigs Ouseburn rocks with the sound of music... Expand Music and other entertainment is a big part of Ouseburn's night time economy, follow the links below to find out what's on at regular venues: The Cumberland Arms The Cluny and Cluny 2 The Tyne Bar Ernest And special events include Evolution Emerging in late May Oxjam in mid October
for heritage enjoy the history and heritage in Ouseburn's buildings and stories Expand Tours of the Victoria Tunnel will bring to life the stories of people who lived and worked in the Valley, especially during Victorian times and the second world war. Our summer programme of walks will take you on journeys through parts of the Valley you may never have seen and reveal the past through visiting what remains in the present. The glorious Georgian St Ann's Church on City Road is open on the first and third Saturdays of the month during the summer (May - September). Call in for a coffee and a look round at this beautiful building, and its active community. Our friends the Newcastle City Guides have an extensive programme of guided walks including at least one each year through the Ouseburn Valley. There are open days and walks for Heritage Open Days (second weekend in September)
For eating and drinking From a simple snack to a posh dinner, and some great beer! Expand One of Ouseburn's hidden treasures is The Secret Sandwich Shop (JACs) in the industrial estate on Foundry Lane. The Cluny - food from midday to 9pm daily The Ship Inn - new vegan kitchen The Tyne Bar - snacks, sarnies and daily specials Brinkburn St Brewery, - Bar and Kitchen Ernest - cafe bar open 10am til late Cook House in their new venue on Foundry Lane. Ouseburn Farm Cafe - light lunches and home grown food Dreamworld Cakes - fine patisserie and afternoon tea Kiln - workshop and kitchen Cycle Hub Cafe - open 9am-3 every day Seven Stories - you can enter their cafe and the bookshop coffee shop free of charge Gingerinos - pizza and patisserie on Stepney Road NE1 cafe in Stepney Bank Stables The Factory Kitchen - independent cafe inside The Biscuit Factory Artisan - stylish modern restaurant as part of The Biscuit Factory Bistro du Vin - classic dining at Hotel du Vin And you will often find pop up food opportunities at Toffee Factory, Hoults Yard, The Cumberland Arms and The Free Trade Inn
For Arts and Crafts Expand Artists have been at the heart of Ouseburn's regeneration story, and we have a wide range of galleries and studios in the Valley. Some are open all the time, some for exhibitions and some for special events like Ouseburn Open Studios and The Late Shows The Biscuit Factory - gallery and artists' studios Northern Print - courses, presses and gallery Jim Edwards - studio and gallery 36 Lime Street - artists' studios and gallery, courses by members Mushroom Works - artists'' studios, classes and exhibition space The Holy Biscuit - gallery, creative space, community hub Chilli Studios - studio and creative services for people with mental health issues. Unit 44 - gallery The Biscuit Tin - artists' studios Test House 5 - artists' studios Brick Works - artists' studios Cobalt Studios - creative studio space
For Families Activities for families with children in Ouseburn Expand There are some wonderful things to do with children in Ouseburn Valley - check out the links for the current activities and special events: Ouseburn Farm - animals, vegetables and activities Stepney Bank Stables - riding for children and adults Seven Stories - national centre for the children's book The Cycle Hub - all about the bike Northern Print - printing courses for adults and children Blackfriars Ouseburn Cinema - pop-up cinema The Valley Bouldering Centre You can download this leaflet here
Primary School students Ideas for primary school visits to the Ouseburn Expand The Victoria Tunnel offers a fascinating experience for children studying either Victorian period or Second World War. Find out more about what we can offer school groups here Our neighbouring organisations also offer excellent learning opportunities: Ouseburn Farm Seven Stories Northern Print Stepney Bank Stables You can either arrange visits direct, or we can offer a number of packages that combine a visit to the Victoria Tunnel with other learning opportunities. There are a variety of resource packs available for self-led explorations of Ouseburn Jenny's Journey - video, trail and activities based on a girl's experience 100 years ago Lizzie Dowson and the Victorian lead working industry a selection of resources to explore what it was like to live and work in Ouseburn, based on the story of a young woman who died in the leadworks.
There's more to do in Ouseburn While you are in the area here are some more ideas for things to do Expand Visit the Ouseburn Farm, Stepney Bank Stables or Seven Stories. Hire a bike from The Cycle Hub Admire and buy art at Northern Print and The Biscuit Factory or sign up for a course to make your own. Go bouldering at The Valley SHOP at the Mushroom Works on the first Saturday of every month Open days at St Ann's Church (first and third Saturdays from May-September) And Ouseburn Valley special events including Ouseburn Open Studios (last weekend in November), Ouseburn Festival (first weekend in July), The Late Shows (a Friday and Saturday evening Mid May), Heritage Open Days (second weekend in September) Ouseburn Cycle Cross (August Bank Holiday) Download this map here
Special offers to dine out There are many great places to eat and drink in Ouseburn Valley Expand You may like to dine before or after your tour. Please see the special offers shown below from some of our neighbours. Your tour booking entitles you to the offers on the date of your tour and by showing your ticket (paper or on your phone) when you order your meal: at The Cluny Kitchen you can get 20% discount off the food menu. at The Ship Inn you can get 10% off the food menu (vegan superfoods). at Seven Stories you can get 10% off food and hot drinks in the cafe. at Brinkburn Brewery, Bar & Kitchen you can get 20% discount off the food menu. at The Tyne Bar you get 25% discount off the food menu. at The Cycle Hub you can get 10% off the food menu. At Arch 2 you can get 15% off their own beers (Newcastle Brewing Co). At Ernest you can get 10% off the food menu. At The Factory Kitchen Cafe at the Biscuit Factory at you can get 10% discount across all delicious food and drinks (except Afternoon Tea). Hotel du Vin The Hotel du Vin offer Tipple in the Tunnel wine tasting evenings and Tea and Tunnel afternoons