Christmas Event

St Mary’s by the Tyne, 2 December 2026, 6.30-9.00

Book here for our Christmas event at one of the region’s most historic buildings, this year at Gateshead’s St. Mary’s Church, recently taken under the wing of the Tyne + Wear Building Preservation Trust.

 This Grade I listed church has survived against the odds.  Elements date from the 13th century, but it has been extensively remodelled and suffered several fires. After the Great Quayside Fire of 1854 demolition was considered before John Dobson was commissioned to reconstruct it. In 1991 it became an auction house and from 2008 it has been a Heritage Centre serving the transformed area now known as the Gateshead Quays.

Tickets:  Visit and Drinks.  Members £13.00.  Non-Members £15.00.

 Additional Cost for Food £ 14.50.

The meal is optional. Our caterers, Olivia’s Kitchen, will provide hot soup and sandwiches with festive fillings and desert. Gluten free and vegetarian options can be pre-ordered.

The event will finish around 9.00 p.m.

Bookings will close Wednesday 26 November 2026

Photo: Ian Wells