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Historic iconic landmark dating back to 1300. Available for hire for weddings & events. Dating back to 1300, St. With its striking atmospheric backdrop, St.
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Taken over by Tyne & Wear Building Preservation Trust in 2023 it continues to be an important place for people of all ages to gather, celebrate & learn. Mary’s by the Tyne is an iconic historic landmark brought into a vibrant new era under the care of the Tyne + Wear Building Preservation Trust. Today, this captivating deconsecrated church serves as a unique gathering place for celebration, learning, and connection. Mary's is available for private hire, offering a unforgettable venue for weddings, corporate functions, cultural events, and community gatherings.

19/10/2026

We are excited to announce our first open contemporary dance class at St Mary's by the Tyne!

When: Fri 26 Nov 6.30 until 8pm
How much? £11 per person
For: Adults 18+
Level: Beginners / improvers

Join Cora Jay for a welcoming 90-minute introduction to contemporary technique and choreography, bringing together people from a range of movement backgrounds to learn, explore and dance together.
We'll begin with a mobility-based warm-up, explore roll-downs and plies, then travel across this beautiful space with jumps before bringing everything together in a choreographic movement phrase.

We'll move through the exercises at a steady pace, with time to practise phrases together, learn from one another and receive individual support when needed.
Building confidence and community is at the heart of the class, a chance to meet new people, make connections and enjoy moving together.

The class will be filmed and photographed. If you'd
prefer not to be included, please get in touch beforehand.

Tickets via the link in bio!

16/10/2026

A very warm thank you to the North East Folklore Society for choosing St Mary’s to host their spooky open mic last night, Krzysztof took some wonderful photos, and we hope they'll be back soon?!

Next up at St Mary's:
🎤 21 Oct Patrick Low Talk
🕯 24 Oct Concert by Candlelight

14/10/2026

Celebrate Christmas at St. Mary's by the Tyne this year!

Looking for a venue to host your Christmas meal, party, staff get-together, ball, or end of your extravaganza? It's all possible at St. Mary's!

Send us a message or an email on [email protected] and we'll make your Christmas wish come true 🪄

12/10/2026

Spaces are filling up for this talk by Newcastle Prison A History on Wednesday 21.10 at 6pm! As the evenings draw in, its the perfect time of year to take in our region's history in one of its oldest surviving buildings...

The talk explores the remarkable and tragic story of Jane Jamieson, taking us inside Keelmen's Hospital as it was almost 2 centuries ago and offering us a glimpse into the lives of people who lived there.

Head to the events page on twbpt.org.uk to find out more and book your FREE place 🎟

03/10/2026

Newcastle Poetry Festival have taken over St. Mary's this weekend and it's a joy to see and hear the great line-up of wonderful writers share their work!

📸 by Krzysztof Furgała

02/10/2026

Here is a little snapshot in to the history of our beautiful building. Have you seen our beautiful model of St Mary’s? We always show our potential wedding couples this model made by local resident Harry Bulmer of Swallwell so they get some insight in to how St Mary’s looked in years gone by.
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It depicts how St Mary's by the Tyne formally St Mary’s Church looked before some of it was unfortunately destroyed by fire in 1979 & deconsecrated.
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The model was made from matchsticks by local mining engineer Harry who loved St Mary’s so much he spent 3 years building this beautiful replica.
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It is usually on proud display in the Nave but it does get safely tucked away sometimes during events however our staff will be more than happy to show you it & it can be viewed on request.

30/09/2026

Design Week is upon us and we are celebrating the Big Design Social on the 8th of October at St. Mary's by the Tyne from 6pm until 10pm! See you next week!

29/09/2026

Some more snapshots of when Magic Hat turned St. Mary's into a stunning living room café over a week ago, and this week Newcastle Poetry Festival is turning St. Mary's into the backdrop for their wonderful festival, and will be turning the Chancel into a café and bookshop!

Tickets for their events are available here: www.newcastlepoetryfestival.org.uk

📸 by Celia Medina

21/09/2026

Magic Hat really transformed St. Mary's into a stunning café and served incredible looking & tasting plates last weekend!

📸 by Celia Medina

Address

Oakwellgate
Gateshead
NE82AU

Opening Hours

10am - 4pm

Website

https://www.twbpt.org.uk/

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