Heritage & History in Gosforth
Historic buildings, walking trails, museums, churches, and the stories behind the streets of Gosforth.
Upcoming Events
View all →Knights' Tournament at Warkworth Castle
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM · Warkworth Castle
Included with admission; free to English Heritage membersGCT Beer Festival 2026
Fri 4:00 PM, Sat & Sun 12:00 PM · Gosforth Civic Theatre
£5 (over-18s)Fire & Steel: The Blacksmithing Weekend at Bamburgh Castle
10:00 AM - 4:15 PM · Bamburgh Castle
Included with castle admissionBamburgh Castle Summer Events Programme
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM · Bamburgh Castle
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Best Ice Cream in Gosforth
Mimi's, Mark Toney, Di Meo's, and the Jesmond Ice Cream Company trike — where to find the best ice cream in and around Gosforth.
Summer Holiday Activities in Gosforth: The Complete Guide for Families
Holiday camps, free outdoor activities, swimming, day trips, and the library reading challenge -- everything you need to fill six weeks of summer in Gosforth.
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.
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.
St Oswald's Hospice
CommunitySpecialist palliative care hospice providing free inpatient, day, and community services for adults and children with life-limiting conditions across the North East.
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.