Events in Wallsend From 23rd March – 29th March 2026

This week’s events in Wallsend reflect a community shaped by its history as the Roman fort of Segedunum and its industrial past, including coal mining and shipbuilding. The legacy of Swan Hunter & Wigham Richardson, which closed in 2007, lives on through annual remembrance walks near the old docks. Live music remains central: performances at local halls include tributes to classic rock icons like The Who, while one night is dedicated entirely to tracks inspired by Sting’s album The Last Ship. Events take place across established community spaces, residential association halls, parks along the Ouseburn River, and shared gardens. Families can join an Easter egg hunt near Wallsend Primary School grounds or a children's storytelling session at the local library, where past themes have included maritime legends of Hadrian’s Wall. Wellbeing is supported through midweek yoga classes in Greenfield Park and community health workshops hosted by Gateshead NHS outreach teams on Tuesday evenings. Social gatherings are regular: dog owners meet weekly at Ouseburn Garden from 6pm to dusk; a coffee morning for older residents takes place every Thursday at the Wallsend Community Centre, just off the Metro stop. Evenings stay quietly social, late-night raves aren’t typical here, but music continues into later hours through curated sets in small venues near Beryl Bike rental points on Ferry Road. A modest car show organized by local mechanics takes place at Ouseburn Leisure Centre grounds, featuring vintage Ford models from the 1960s, one belonged to a former shipyard electrician.

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