Sustrans and TWAM present: The Fort to Fort Walk

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The walk is a 7 mile stroll, with a chance to take in the sights-, as well as learn a little bit about the history and natural environment of the local area.

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]]> The walk is a 7 mile stroll, with a chance to take in the sights-, as well as learn a little bit about the history and natural environment of the local area.

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Arbeia Roman Fort in South Shields to Segedunum Roman Fort at Wallsend.

9.15 am-5pm on Saturday, 8 September 2012.

This is a guided walk led by trained staff members from Sustrans and supported by local history guides and museum staff. Beginning at Arbeia Roman Fort with a guided tour and then stopping off at Bede's World for a lunch-break and a chance to visit the Food and Harvest Festival Fair, the walk will take you through the pedestrian Tyne Tunnel, before continuing on to Segedunum Roman Fort.

No equipment necessary although we would strongly recommend comfortable shoes and
appropriate clothing.

Free to attend - please note that lunches and refreshments are not provided.

To book your place please contact: newcastle@sustrans.org.uk by Thursday 6th September 2012

Tyne and Wear Heritage Open Days 2012

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This year the event will take place over THURSDAY 06TH - SUNDAY 09TH SEPTEMBER and we aim to ensure that it is even more of a success than 2011! Over the weekend you will get a chance, free of charge, to step into the past and find out more about the 2000 years of history that has made the North East the vibrant place that it is today.

Over 215 properties and activities are anticipated to participate in the weekend of heritage this year. So make sure you mark the weekend of 06th - 09th September in your diary for TYNE AND WEAR HERITAGE OPEN DAYS!

]]> This is the 11th year for Tyne and Wear Heritage Open Days! This year the Tyne and Wear event is bigger and better than ever before with a diverse range of 218 buildings and activities taking part in the weekend. So why not explore the architecture, history and culture on your doorstep and be part of this great event?

Some highlights this year are:

Gateshead

North East Exhibition of Miners’ Banners at Christ Church in Felling
A walk about the Great Fire of Gateshead along the Quayside
Gibside Estate and the Banqueting House in Rowlands Gill
A walk on Hammers, Chains ‘n’ Nails + Red Kites in Winlaton Mill

Newcastle

A walk around Pendower Council Estate – Homes for Heroes
An exhibition and heritage walk about The Hoppings Fair
A tour around Old Newcastle
Northern Print in the Ouseburn Valley

North Tyneside

Cullercoats Watch House
A walk round Preston Cemetery
Wallsend Memorial Hall – Open Day and Grand Ballroom Experience
Whitley Bay Bandstand Marathon

South Tyneside

A tour round Jarrow Town Hall
A talk about Grace Darling
Local History Films - Jarrow Voices, on the Front Line and Tyne Dock Borders
Souter Lighthouse

Sunderland

A tour round Leibherr Sunderland Works Ltd
Darwin Brewery Events
A sculpture walk around Monkwearmouth
A talk about Baron Henry Hylton and Hylton Castle

Pick up a copy of the booklet at your local Tourist Information Centre or Library or log onto www.twhods.org.uk

Bookings

Some properties and activities will require pre-booking, others recommend booking to avoid disappointment. The majority you can just turn up at. Where pre-booking is required, telephone numbers will be provided within the relevant listing to allow you to reserve a place.

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