Grit Grime & Glory

Grit, Grime & Glory – Newcastle History Walking Tour

Beyond the architecture. Beyond the football club. Discover Newcastle’s beating heart — its people — on Grit, Grime & Glory, a guided walking tour in Newcastle upon Tyne with Adventours.

Through graphic descriptions of the city’s most brutal jobs and worst disasters, explore the events that shaped Newcastle and the people who call it home.

Led by Helen Wearmouth, a national award-winning public speaker and local Town Crier, this Newcastle social history tour combines extensive research with vivid storytelling.

Expect shocks, laughs and plenty to talk about long after your tour.

Whether you’re visiting Newcastle for the first time or you’re a local looking to see your city from a fresh perspective, join us to discover the stories behind its streets.

This tour is accessible and dog friendly.

Fridays 6pm

Saturdays 3pm