Be part of an inspiring community archive project by Remembering The Past, capturing a snapshot of life in North Shields in 2025. We'll interview local residents to record their stories and memories related to the town, culminating in an exhibition in the Autumn.

Discover the fascinating history of shopping in North Shields and celebrate today's thriving independent businesses through an exciting collaboration between Remembering The Past and Northumbria University. This exhibition and research project will delve into the town's commercial past and explore what people want from local high streets today.

Explore the history of railways around North Shields and how they helped connect the area to the rest of the country and the world. A look into the pioneering developments that led the way in urban railway development and how you can see these things today.

Based at the Old Low Light Heritage Centre, a new permanent exhibition will explore the heritage and history of North Shields from 1225 to the present day.

A magazine made by and for the community of North Shields, featuring events, art and culture, interviews and much more!

Bringing the walls of North Shields to life! Celebrating 800 years with inspiring murals that capture our town’s spirit and story.

A community arts project engaging a wide range of local people from design through to completion, working with artist Gaynor Devaney.

A music film documentary celebrating the rich musical heritage of North Shields, produced and directed by Northeast Fuse and XL Creative Media with musician Liam Fender and local performers.

The Flight Home is an art trail featuring life size herring gulls, each decorated in a way that reflects the history, heritage and culture of North Shields.

A Splash of Colour is an exhibition of artwork from children and young people from North Tyneside Learning Trust Partner Schools. This year the theme is “light”.

Experience the excitement of a brand-new 7 ¼" miniature railway, connecting the museum to ‘Engine House Halt’.

Tynemouth Food Festival welcomes some of the region’s favourite street food stalls, bars, market stalls and live music.

A Stone’s Throw Festival 2025 - The Coastal Music Trail

Exciting plans in progress

A unique and immersive view of the town’s history through the lens of the River Tyne. This short video will focus on the river’s perspective of North Shields, offering a fresh and engaging narrative that highlights the integral role the river has played in shaping the town’s identity and development. 

Celebrating 20 years of the festival in 2025, with evening concerts and a daytime concert on the Sunday. Free street entertainment throughout Saturday and Sunday.

A documentary photography exhibition, all about the North Shields Fishing industry.

An initiative to encourage as many residents of North Shields as possible to read the same book by a local author at the same time.

Join Helix Arts and the North Tyneside Local Education Partnership to celebrate the incredible artworks created by North Shields young people marking 800 years of North Shields.

From the BAFTA-longlisted and award-winning creators of PLUNGE comes PLUNGE Immersive—an extraordinary underwater animated VR experience inspired by the true story of Katie, a North East woman on a healing journey through sea swimming.

Deeds, Words & Danger is a theatre heritage project inspired by suffragette Norah Balls, empowering women and girls in North Shields through drama and storytelling. Led by Workie Ticket Theatre.

North Shields Christmas Market will see over 70 stalls, street food vendors, festive bars and Christmas carols sung by local school choirs.