Tour and Talk , From a Home of Political and Industrial Power to Art House
Assembly House, 55 Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE1 1SG
Hear this surprising history of a home of Political and Industrial power whose occupant’s had a key role in the development of Tyneside, See an unrestored 18th Century interior that is homage to two Empires. for information please visit our website
Built on the line of the Roman Wall, this house was once owned by some of the most powerful people on Tyneside.
Known as home of a 17th Century Mayor Sir William Creagh,and leaders of the community, it was famed as the City’s first Assembly House where the elite gathered for entertainment. It stands now as an 18th Century country house in the middle of the city theatrically decorated in homage to both the Roman Empire and Georgian Imperialism. Charles Avison performed here in 1735 and plans are in place for this to continue as venue for art events and exhibitions. See https://newcastle-arts-centre.co.uk/55westgateroad/
The building now stands as modernised in 1775 with the interior awaiting a full restoration. It is run by Newcastle Arts Centre Trust as an occasional events venue and film set. A project to fully restore this treasure is planned
Event Times
Saturday 14th September: 11:00, 12:00, 14:00
Booking Details
Pre-booking: Required
Pre-Booking only
Booking Contact: Office – Newcastle Arts Centre
Call: 0191 261 5618
Email: admin@newcastle-arts-centre.co.uk
Go to: www.newcastle-arts-centre.co.uk
Write to: Newcastle Arts Centre, 67 Westgate Road. Newcastle upon Tyne
Booking opens: 26 August 2024 10:00
Booking closes: 13 September 2024 17:00
Book Your Tour
Three tours are available, at 11:00, 12:00 and 14:00 on 14th September 2024. Maximum 30 people per tour/session.
Bookings are taken through our online store. Please select the tour you wish to attend, then add the number of tickets you require to your basket before completing checkout. The tickets are free.
If you wish to attend the 11:00 tour, please click here.
Access
This is an un-modernised historic building and unfortunately there is no wheelchair access.
Additional Information
Max 30 people per tour/session. 40 mins Newcastle Arts Centre is open 10 am 5pm just 50 yards up the street. The Assembly House stands across the street from the later Assembly Rooms. All day parking at the nearby Central Station is £7 from 10am short stay from £3.50 per hour. For more about this Building visit https://www.newcastle-arts-centre.co.uk/55westgateroad/ or just Google Newcastle Arts Centre and click on ‘about us ‘ Contact for the day: Office 0191 2615618
www.newcastle-arts-centre.co.uk
Directions
Near the Central Station on the A186 travelling east. Google wrongly advises using Clayton St when driving from the East. This is a Bus Lane, Cars cannot turn onto Westgate Road. When travelling West past the Central Station, do not turn hard right until St James Boulevard.
