Blooming June!
Visit the Staiths Space to experience Blooming June — featuring artwork by local families, interactive activities. There's even a free Blossom tote bag for the first 100 visitors, containing fun ways to engage with nature along Gateshead's riversides.
Here's everything that's happening — get involved, sign up, turn up, get excited, tell a friend, and most of all... enjoy what's blooming on your doorstep this June.
Brought to you in partnership with the National Trust for the Festival of Blossom, thanks to support from Postcode Lottery players.
Get involved, sign up, turn up, explore, and connect with nature this June.
Bring a friend, try something new, and celebrate the season with us — Blooming June is waiting for you.
Tyne Derwent Way and Ouseburn Blossom trail map
The Tyne Derwent Way and Ouseburn Blossom trail takes you from the Metrocentre to Ouseburn Community Farm. This booklet is designed to guide you along the route with an indication of blossom you will see along the way. We've included flowers you will spot in late spring or early summer, but you can walk the routes all year around and see what is changing and what is blooming. Why not colour-in as you go?
Stroll, relax, listen and enjoy!
Download the trail map (PDF, 22 MB)
Or pick-up in person at Ouseburn Farm or the Staiths Space from 1st June onwards.
What's on
Ukulele Workshops drop in
Thursday 4 June, 3:30pm to 5pm, drop-in for children and families
Ukulele Workshops
Saturday 6 June, 10am to 12pm - tickets must be booked for the workshop
Join us for a beginners ukulele workshop at the Staiths Space - no prior experience necessary! Led by the North East Ukulele Project, we aim to promote wellbeing, tackle loneliness and build communities through encouraging music making for all. On Saturday 6 June we will be joined by local ukulele band, The Lowest Fellas for a special relaxed performance on the Staiths at 12:15pm. So come along and make some music!
Blooming June exhibition launch and craft
Thursday 11 June, 3 to 5pm.
Led by artist Grace Clarke, showcasing artwork created by local families. See it all month when the Staiths Space is open (Thursdays 11am - 5pm) or join us for our Launch Event and Blossom Craft Session
Drop in for the exhibition, tickets must be booked for the craft session.
Writing the Staiths
Saturday 13 June, 10am to 12pm
Join poet Degna Stone for a beginner-friendly workshop exploring local nature through creative writing. No experience needed—just curiosity!
Visual Journaling Workshop
Saturday 20 June, 10am to 12pm
Come join us to experiment with visual journaling! Using a variety of materials and techniques such as drawing, collage and mark making. We will explore different styles of visually journalling the nature and life down by the Staiths.
This session led by Laura Crow is perfect for over 16s. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
Digital Photography Session - Dunston Staiths
Thursday 25 June, 3:30 pm to 5pm, Dunston Staiths
Join us for a digital photography session at the iconic Dunston Staiths, offering a truly unique and dramatic backdrop.
This session is perfect for families after school. Beginners welcome and all equipment provided for use on the day. Led by Digital Voice.
No need to book but you can let us know you're coming via Eventbrite so that we can manage numbers.
Digital Photography Sessions - Staiths Space
Saturday 27, 10am to 12pm, Staiths Space
Join us for a digital photography session at the Dunston space to explore macro digital photography and creative photo apps. In this session you can explore photographing natural elements, and use these to create unique portraits. Perfect for families. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
Beginners welcome and all equipment provided for use on the day. Led by Digital Voice
