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Ouseburn's 'Back to the Future' Guided Walk

Discover the history of the Ouseburn Valley

This 90 minute walk, organised and led by the Ouseburn Trust, helps visitors discover the history of the Ouseburn Valley and learn about the amazing regeneration carried out in recent years which has created the vibrant urban village you see today.

The walk takes place every Saturday morning at 10.30 and is bookable in advance on the Trust's website.

A varied selection of walks is available throughout the Summer - check out the link in Practical Information below

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Back to the Future Guided Walk - Book Here Adults £5

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Also, check out the Summer Programme of Walks under “Tours & Events”

Ouseburn Farm

A non-profit charity farm in central Newcastle

Seven Stories

The National Centre for children's books (l; £)

The Biscuit Factory

A home for creatives in Ouseburn

The Cluny

Newcastle's leading live music venue (l,d; ££)

The Victoria Tunnel

From underground wagon way to air raid shelter

Text © Paul Shawcross

Image by © The Ouseburn Trust