# Event Details - **Event Name**: Heritage Walk: Railways and Riverside - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 03 Dec, 2025 at 11:00 am – Wed, 03 Dec, 2025 at 12:30 pm - **Event Description**: A Tyne Derwent Way Heritage walk, from St Mary's and back celebrating Gateshead's rich railway historyAbout this Event2025 marks 200 years since the opening of the Stockton and Darlington Railway — the world’s first public railway to use steam locomotives. To celebrate this landmark in railway history, why not find out about Gateshead's own railway history?Join local guide Tony for a fascinating walk through Gateshead’s Railway Quarter, where the story of early railways and industry meets today’s vibrant art and culture.This relaxed and friendly walk is a brilliant opportunity to get outdoors, enjoy some good company, and uncover how Gateshead helped shape Britain’s railway heritage — and how those same spaces are being reimagined for the modern day.Meet at: St Mary’s Heritage Centre (entrance opposite the Glasshouse on Oakwellgate) What3Words: string.fees.stumpThe walk will also end here.After the walk, you’re very welcome to stay for a tea or coffee at St Mary’s — available by donation.Accessibility: Suitable for all. We recommend participants are comfortable walking up to 3 miles or being on their feet for up to 2 hours — or travelling the equivalent distance and time in a wheelchair.Payment Structure:We have introduced a sliding scale payment structure; so that everyone can enjoy and experience Gateshead’s green getaway. For more information about which tier you suits your purse at the moment, visit: Tyne Derwent Way event payment guide - Tyne Derwent WayIn brief, the tiers are as follows:Tier 1, Paying £0 - £3 per eventI frequently stress about meeting basic* needs and don’t always achieve them.Tier 2 , Paying £6 per eventI may stress about meeting my basic needs* but still regularly achieve them.Tier 3 , Paying £12 per eventI am comfortably able to meet all of my basic needs*.*BASIC NEEDS include food, housing, clothing and transport. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/5cc49620-b805-11f0-9377-37182a3a0089-rimg-w740-h740-dcfef2f2-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gateshead/heritage-walk-railways-and-riverside/100001914471087559 - **Event Categories**: heritage-walk, meetups, art, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 12, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Gateshead - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: St. Mary's Heritage Centre - **lat**: 54.96720620000001 - **long**: -1.6040011 - **full address**: St. Mary's Heritage Centre, Oakwellgate, Gateshead, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Heritage Walk: Railways and Riverside - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/2ad8c236b8d6280329f645e32d0ddce6842028e6fc2f8a0ee54625da4eee235c-rimg-w1200-h801-dceef2f4-gmir.jpg?v=1762099369 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Heritage Walk: Railways and Riverside being held? - **A:** Heritage Walk: Railways and Riverside takes place on Wed, 03 Dec, 2025 at 11:00 am to Wed, 03 Dec, 2025 at 12:30 pm at St. Mary's Heritage Centre, Oakwellgate, Gateshead, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Heritage Walk: Railways and Riverside? - **A:** Heritage Walk: Railways and Riverside is organized by Tyne Derwent Way. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Heritage Walk: Railways and Riverside is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Gateshead, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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The project, funded by the UK Government, offers a programme of events and activities and is restoring, refurbishing and developing places for people to enjoy.We're supporting local people and communities to boost health and wellbeing, improving habitats where a wealth of wildlife can thrive, and improving access along the route.Local partners including the Tyne & Wear Building Preservation Trust , Northumbria University, Newcastle University , Gateshead Council and the National Trust are working together with local communities to bring our heritage to life and create a green getaway we can all be proud of - and we can all be part of.The trail is open and everybody's welcome to enjoy it, experience it and get involved in shaping it. Some parts of the route are more developed than others - it's a work in progress and we're always looking for ideas and volunteers, so get in touch if you'd like to help." } ] } ] ```