Grit Grime and Glory Newcastle Tour Its Past and Its People

Beyond the architecture. Beyond the football club, ‘Grit, Grime and Glory’ takes you on an exploration of Newcastle’s beating heart - its people. Through graphic descriptions of its most brutal jobs and its worst disasters, hear about the events that defined a city and the people who call it ‘home’. Led by a national award-winning public speaker and local Town Crier, this walking tour combines extensive research with vivid storytelling. Expect shocks, laughs and lots to talk about long after your tour. Whether you’re visiting Newcastle for the first time, or a local wishing to see your home city from a fresh perspective; this is the tour for you!

1. 1

   Grey's Monument

   5 min

   Meet your guide at Newcastle’s iconic landmark, a starting point for discovering the city’s past and the people who shaped it. Find secrets hidden in plain sight. Hear about a town, a world ruled by darkness. Learn about a local man whose patience and brilliance helped illuminate the world.

2. 2

   Theatre Royal

   Pass by

   Walk past the magnificent Theatre Royal and down Grey Street, lined with elegant Georgian buildings.

3. 3

   Stop 3

   4 min

   Stroll along the characterful High Bridge street, where historic buildings and independent shops reveal another side of Newcastle. Look back to a time when you could be sold into a ‘job for life’. A job where your work area was barely the size of a sheet of paper

4. 4

   Stop 4

   4 min

   Explore the historic Bigg Market, where bustling markets and lively pubs have shaped Newcastle’s colourful character. We’ll hear how society’s views change over time. Even within living memory.

5. 5

   St Nicholas Square

   5 min

   Admire St Nicholas’ Cathedral from outside, a striking feature of Newcastle’s skyline. An opportunity to take a seat and hear of arguably the bleakest time in Newcastle’s history

6. 6

   Stop 6

   25 min

   Take in Newcastle’s picturesque Quayside, with its iconic bridges and sweeping views across the River Tyne. As we stroll along the Queyside you’ll hear of what’s the loudest sound ever made in Newcastle and how it came to be one of the most terrifying events in history of Tyneside. Be shocked by more jobs that killed you. A one in a lifetime party on the river. The original Geordie ‘bad boys’ and the jobs only they could do.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Disability Aware - Please contact Adventours if you have a medical condition that we need to be aware of and we can assist if needed.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.