Heritage & History in Gosforth
Historic buildings, walking trails, museums, churches, and the stories behind the streets of Gosforth.
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View all →Northumberland Miners Picnic
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM · Woodhorn Museum
FREEImogen Cooper and Paul Lewis Play Mozart — The Glasshouse
19:30 · The Glasshouse International Centre for Music
VariousCourtney Pine: A Modern-Day Jazz Story 1986-2026 — The Glasshouse
20:00 · The Glasshouse International Centre for Music
VariousMiddle Eastern Cookery Class — Blackfriars
TBC · Blackfriars Restaurant and Banquet Hall
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The Oldest Pubs in Gosforth
From a High Street inn recorded in 1825 to Victorian locals that once served the mining community, these are the oldest pubs still pulling pints in Gosforth.
Churches in Gosforth
From a Grade I listed medieval church to a converted Methodist chapel with a community cafe, here is your guide to the churches and places of worship in Gosforth.
Newcastle School Holidays & Term Dates 2026-27
All Newcastle school holidays, half terms, and INSET days for 2025-26 and 2026-27 in one place. Includes Gosforth and North Tyneside dates.
Gosforth's Railway Heritage
From the Blyth & Tyne Railway in 1864 to a brand-new £70 million Metro depot in 2024, Gosforth has been at the heart of North East rail for over 160 years.
Gosforth in World War II
Bombs on Matthew Bank, an anti-aircraft bunker at Melton Park, evacuated children, and a community at war. Gosforth's largely forgotten wartime story.
The Story of All Saints Church, Gosforth
Founded in the 1170s and Grade I listed, All Saints Church has been at the heart of Gosforth for over 850 years. Here's its remarkable story.
Local Places
Full directory →Ouseburn Trust
CommunityCommunity development trust supporting the Ouseburn Valley. Runs Victoria Tunnel tours, heritage walks, Sounds of the Underground music events, and community programmes.
All Saints Church Gosforth
CommunityGrade I listed Anglican church founded in the 1170s. The oldest building in Gosforth, hosting regular services, the monthly Farmers Market, and community groups.
St Nicholas Church Gosforth
CommunityAnglican parish church with origins in Saxon times. The current Georgian building dates from 1799, enlarged by John Dobson in 1820.
Trinity Church and Centre Gosforth
CommunityMethodist and United Reformed church on the High Street with a community centre and cafe. Sunday worship at 10:30am with Young Church for children.
St Charles Borromeo RC Church
CommunityRoman Catholic parish church in the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle. Saturday Vigil Mass at 5pm, Sunday Mass at 9am, weekday Mass at 9:30am.
St Hugh's Church
CommunitySmall Anglican church on the northern edge of Gosforth towards Fawdon. Sunday service at 11am.