In 1825 Stockton & Darlington Railway became the first company in the world to operate a public railway that used steam locomotives. And to mark the 200th anniversary of that historic day, all manner of events have been planned. Is there a more evocat…

Newcastle’s Life Science Centre have a new 360° immersive show that explores the story of life on Earth – and beyond… For 25 years now, the Life Science Centre has continued to hit us up with incredible shows and exhibitions, and their latest is breath…

Three rare Magna Cartas are going on display at Durham Cathedral in order to celebrate the 800th anniversary of the 1225 issue that is in the cathedral’s collection. Oh, my! What a show ‘Magna Carta and the North’ is. This magnificent exhibition has no…

‘The Wonderful World of the Ladybird Artists’ is explored in a wonderful exhibition at Ushaw in County Durham that celebrates the artists that gave those children’s books their unique appeal. There’s nothing that Helen Day doesn’t know about Ladybird b…