The Common Room
@thecommonroomgn.bsky.social
The Common Room in Newcastle upon Tyne is a heritage venue, library and archive. It has a cafe bar called 5|Quarter.
Join us at The Common Room for a little Halloween adventure! Get creative with some spooky crafts in our Wood Hall before heading into the Lecture Theatre for two magical Halloween films.
Perfect for little witches, wizards and ghosts.
Children £6 - adults go free.
tinyurl.com/Tcr-halloween
Perfect for little witches, wizards and ghosts.
Children £6 - adults go free.
tinyurl.com/Tcr-halloween
A Little Halloween Adventure
Join us and get creative with some spooky crafts in our Wood Hall before some Halloween films in the lecture theatre. (adults go free)
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October 2, 2026 at 9:13 AM
Join us at The Common Room for a little Halloween adventure! Get creative with some spooky crafts in our Wood Hall before heading into the Lecture Theatre for two magical Halloween films.
Perfect for little witches, wizards and ghosts.
Children £6 - adults go free.
tinyurl.com/Tcr-halloween
Perfect for little witches, wizards and ghosts.
Children £6 - adults go free.
tinyurl.com/Tcr-halloween
Tomorrow, Wednesday 16th September, join us for an informative tour of our historic building with our friendly guides – then pop into the lecture theatre at 1:30pm for a talk about the Blyth and Tyne Railway from local expert Les Turnbull. Part of Heritage Open Daya 2026.
September 15, 2026 at 6:22 AM
Tomorrow, Wednesday 16th September, join us for an informative tour of our historic building with our friendly guides – then pop into the lecture theatre at 1:30pm for a talk about the Blyth and Tyne Railway from local expert Les Turnbull. Part of Heritage Open Daya 2026.
Heritage Open Days: join us for a FREE talk at the launch of Les Turnbull's book, "The Return of the Blyth and Tyne”, that explores the 400-year history of line we now call the Northumberland Line.
Also, join us for an informative tour of our historic building with our friendly guides (10am-3pm)
Also, join us for an informative tour of our historic building with our friendly guides (10am-3pm)
September 1, 2026 at 10:16 PM
Heritage Open Days: join us for a FREE talk at the launch of Les Turnbull's book, "The Return of the Blyth and Tyne”, that explores the 400-year history of line we now call the Northumberland Line.
Also, join us for an informative tour of our historic building with our friendly guides (10am-3pm)
Also, join us for an informative tour of our historic building with our friendly guides (10am-3pm)
Job opportunity! 👉🏼 Please share with anyone you think may be interested.
We are looking for confident, friendly and proactive Food & Beverage Assistants to join our flexible hospitality team.
More info and the person spec can found at the following link. 📎
thecommonroom.org.uk/work-with-us
We are looking for confident, friendly and proactive Food & Beverage Assistants to join our flexible hospitality team.
More info and the person spec can found at the following link. 📎
thecommonroom.org.uk/work-with-us
August 25, 2026 at 8:58 PM
Job opportunity! 👉🏼 Please share with anyone you think may be interested.
We are looking for confident, friendly and proactive Food & Beverage Assistants to join our flexible hospitality team.
More info and the person spec can found at the following link. 📎
thecommonroom.org.uk/work-with-us
We are looking for confident, friendly and proactive Food & Beverage Assistants to join our flexible hospitality team.
More info and the person spec can found at the following link. 📎
thecommonroom.org.uk/work-with-us
Public Access Restrictions 👇🏼
FULL BUILDING
Tues 18th Aug: All Day
Sat 22nd Aug: All Day
Sat 7th Nov: From 2:30pm
Sat 14th Nov: All Day
5|QUARTER CAFÉ BAR
Sat 18th Sept: From 2:30pm
Thu 22nd Sept: From 11:30am
Fri 7th Sept: From 11:30am
Sat 14th Oct: From 2:30pm
Thank you for your cooperation.
FULL BUILDING
Tues 18th Aug: All Day
Sat 22nd Aug: All Day
Sat 7th Nov: From 2:30pm
Sat 14th Nov: All Day
5|QUARTER CAFÉ BAR
Sat 18th Sept: From 2:30pm
Thu 22nd Sept: From 11:30am
Fri 7th Sept: From 11:30am
Sat 14th Oct: From 2:30pm
Thank you for your cooperation.
August 10, 2026 at 9:35 AM
Public Access Restrictions 👇🏼
FULL BUILDING
Tues 18th Aug: All Day
Sat 22nd Aug: All Day
Sat 7th Nov: From 2:30pm
Sat 14th Nov: All Day
5|QUARTER CAFÉ BAR
Sat 18th Sept: From 2:30pm
Thu 22nd Sept: From 11:30am
Fri 7th Sept: From 11:30am
Sat 14th Oct: From 2:30pm
Thank you for your cooperation.
FULL BUILDING
Tues 18th Aug: All Day
Sat 22nd Aug: All Day
Sat 7th Nov: From 2:30pm
Sat 14th Nov: All Day
5|QUARTER CAFÉ BAR
Sat 18th Sept: From 2:30pm
Thu 22nd Sept: From 11:30am
Fri 7th Sept: From 11:30am
Sat 14th Oct: From 2:30pm
Thank you for your cooperation.
Today's free screenings, Monday 3rd August:
FAMILY FILM MORNINGS
- The Scarecrow's Wedding (2015, BSL)
Starts 10:30
HERITAGE ON SCREEN AFTERNOONS
[in partnership with Amber Online and @sidegallery.bsky.social ]
- Dream On (1991)
Starts: 14:15
FAMILY FILM MORNINGS
- The Scarecrow's Wedding (2015, BSL)
Starts 10:30
HERITAGE ON SCREEN AFTERNOONS
[in partnership with Amber Online and @sidegallery.bsky.social ]
- Dream On (1991)
Starts: 14:15
August 3, 2026 at 8:06 AM
Today's free screenings, Monday 3rd August:
FAMILY FILM MORNINGS
- The Scarecrow's Wedding (2015, BSL)
Starts 10:30
HERITAGE ON SCREEN AFTERNOONS
[in partnership with Amber Online and @sidegallery.bsky.social ]
- Dream On (1991)
Starts: 14:15
FAMILY FILM MORNINGS
- The Scarecrow's Wedding (2015, BSL)
Starts 10:30
HERITAGE ON SCREEN AFTERNOONS
[in partnership with Amber Online and @sidegallery.bsky.social ]
- Dream On (1991)
Starts: 14:15
Our “Summer of Discovery” programme is underway, with range of free family activities throughout the holidays, including creative crafts, our Little Explorers Trail and family & heritage film screenings – all drop-in, all free!
Full details: thecommonroom.org.uk/summer-of-di...
Full details: thecommonroom.org.uk/summer-of-di...
July 28, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Our “Summer of Discovery” programme is underway, with range of free family activities throughout the holidays, including creative crafts, our Little Explorers Trail and family & heritage film screenings – all drop-in, all free!
Full details: thecommonroom.org.uk/summer-of-di...
Full details: thecommonroom.org.uk/summer-of-di...
Hello. We have had to close our 5|Quarter Café tomorrow (27th July) due to some essential maintenance. We will be back Tuesday as usual!
Thanks.
Thanks.
July 26, 2026 at 8:56 PM
Hello. We have had to close our 5|Quarter Café tomorrow (27th July) due to some essential maintenance. We will be back Tuesday as usual!
Thanks.
Thanks.
Our Summer of Discovery programme kicks off next week!
From Tues 28th July, come experience our Little Explorers trail, crafts & creative play, family & heritage films + a chance to see some of our archive.
ALL FREE, ALL DROP-IN.
No booking
Full details:
thecommonroom.org.uk/summer-of-di...
From Tues 28th July, come experience our Little Explorers trail, crafts & creative play, family & heritage films + a chance to see some of our archive.
ALL FREE, ALL DROP-IN.
No booking
Full details:
thecommonroom.org.uk/summer-of-di...
Summer of Discovery 2026 - The Common Room
This summer, we're inviting families to discover, explore and create with our Summer of Discovery programme – a season of free activities to drop in and enjoy.
thecommonroom.org.uk
July 24, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Our Summer of Discovery programme kicks off next week!
From Tues 28th July, come experience our Little Explorers trail, crafts & creative play, family & heritage films + a chance to see some of our archive.
ALL FREE, ALL DROP-IN.
No booking
Full details:
thecommonroom.org.uk/summer-of-di...
From Tues 28th July, come experience our Little Explorers trail, crafts & creative play, family & heritage films + a chance to see some of our archive.
ALL FREE, ALL DROP-IN.
No booking
Full details:
thecommonroom.org.uk/summer-of-di...
Heads up! Our 5|Quarter Café Bar will be closed tomorrow, 24 July.
Sorry for any inconvenience.
Back next week, Mon-Fri, 8am-3pm.
☕ See you then?
Sorry for any inconvenience.
Back next week, Mon-Fri, 8am-3pm.
☕ See you then?
July 23, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Heads up! Our 5|Quarter Café Bar will be closed tomorrow, 24 July.
Sorry for any inconvenience.
Back next week, Mon-Fri, 8am-3pm.
☕ See you then?
Sorry for any inconvenience.
Back next week, Mon-Fri, 8am-3pm.
☕ See you then?
📣 Our future has been safeguarded, with Newcastle City Council taking ownership of the building. From autumn, we'll join North East Museums, becoming part of their portfolio of 12 museums & galleries across the region, and our historic building & remarkable archive protected for generations to come.
July 21, 2026 at 12:24 PM
📣 Our future has been safeguarded, with Newcastle City Council taking ownership of the building. From autumn, we'll join North East Museums, becoming part of their portfolio of 12 museums & galleries across the region, and our historic building & remarkable archive protected for generations to come.
Skip the rowdiness and enjoy a gentler approach to the beautiful game! ⚽️
We are thrilled to offer an alternative social venue to watch the World Cup at 5|Quarter Café Bar. Leave the packed pub crush behind and join us in a relaxed, classy atmosphere for England vs. Panama.
We are thrilled to offer an alternative social venue to watch the World Cup at 5|Quarter Café Bar. Leave the packed pub crush behind and join us in a relaxed, classy atmosphere for England vs. Panama.
June 23, 2026 at 12:33 PM
Skip the rowdiness and enjoy a gentler approach to the beautiful game! ⚽️
We are thrilled to offer an alternative social venue to watch the World Cup at 5|Quarter Café Bar. Leave the packed pub crush behind and join us in a relaxed, classy atmosphere for England vs. Panama.
We are thrilled to offer an alternative social venue to watch the World Cup at 5|Quarter Café Bar. Leave the packed pub crush behind and join us in a relaxed, classy atmosphere for England vs. Panama.
Join us this Saturday at The Common Room for the Northern Chords Festival! 🎻 Expect a gorgeous evening of 'Nature & Folk' featuring The Lark Ascending. Huge thanks to Scops Arts Trust & Sir James Knott Trust for their vital support of the organisers. Tickets 👇
thecommonroom.org.uk/event/northe...
thecommonroom.org.uk/event/northe...
June 22, 2026 at 11:02 AM
Join us this Saturday at The Common Room for the Northern Chords Festival! 🎻 Expect a gorgeous evening of 'Nature & Folk' featuring The Lark Ascending. Huge thanks to Scops Arts Trust & Sir James Knott Trust for their vital support of the organisers. Tickets 👇
thecommonroom.org.uk/event/northe...
thecommonroom.org.uk/event/northe...
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Join us at Redhills Durham for a very special documentary film premiere - 'DEFIANT - County Durham, the Miners' Strike and its Legacy' on the 5th of July, ahead of this years Big Meeting
tickets.redhillsdurham.org/event/defian...
tickets.redhillsdurham.org/event/defian...
Defiant: County Durham, The Miners’ Strike and its Legacy – Film Premiere and Q&A – Tickets – Redhills Durham
tickets.redhillsdurham.org
June 9, 2026 at 1:22 PM
Join us at Redhills Durham for a very special documentary film premiere - 'DEFIANT - County Durham, the Miners' Strike and its Legacy' on the 5th of July, ahead of this years Big Meeting
tickets.redhillsdurham.org/event/defian...
tickets.redhillsdurham.org/event/defian...
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Did you know that the humble match was invented here in the North East? Stockton's John Walker changed everything in 1826 when his invention provided instant fire. A documentary film we produced with the fine folks of the British Matchbox Label & Bookmatch Society - www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXHu...
JOHN WALKER - LIGHTING UP THE WORLD
YouTube video by Lonely Tower Film & Media
www.youtube.com
June 9, 2026 at 1:40 PM
Did you know that the humble match was invented here in the North East? Stockton's John Walker changed everything in 1826 when his invention provided instant fire. A documentary film we produced with the fine folks of the British Matchbox Label & Bookmatch Society - www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXHu...
Our June public events:
4th: NEIMME Lecture - Critical Metal Exploration
10th: General Admission Day
17th: Opt Indie Books: The Spirit of Stone with Wyl Menmuir
26th: Whisky Tasting with Mark Watt.
27th: Northern Chords Festival
27th: Newcastle Poetry Festival
thecommonroom.org.uk/whats-on/
4th: NEIMME Lecture - Critical Metal Exploration
10th: General Admission Day
17th: Opt Indie Books: The Spirit of Stone with Wyl Menmuir
26th: Whisky Tasting with Mark Watt.
27th: Northern Chords Festival
27th: Newcastle Poetry Festival
thecommonroom.org.uk/whats-on/
What's On - The Common Room
Our programme of events welcomes all audiences to discover our building. We also run special seasonal events and film screenings, as well as gigs.
thecommonroom.org.uk
June 4, 2026 at 10:56 AM
Our June public events:
4th: NEIMME Lecture - Critical Metal Exploration
10th: General Admission Day
17th: Opt Indie Books: The Spirit of Stone with Wyl Menmuir
26th: Whisky Tasting with Mark Watt.
27th: Northern Chords Festival
27th: Newcastle Poetry Festival
thecommonroom.org.uk/whats-on/
4th: NEIMME Lecture - Critical Metal Exploration
10th: General Admission Day
17th: Opt Indie Books: The Spirit of Stone with Wyl Menmuir
26th: Whisky Tasting with Mark Watt.
27th: Northern Chords Festival
27th: Newcastle Poetry Festival
thecommonroom.org.uk/whats-on/
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Ready, set, go!
Night 3 of #Pint26 #Newcastle and we are going big tonight! Like black hole big
@pintofscience.uk @thecommonroomgn.bsky.social
Night 3 of #Pint26 #Newcastle and we are going big tonight! Like black hole big
@pintofscience.uk @thecommonroomgn.bsky.social
May 20, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Ready, set, go!
Night 3 of #Pint26 #Newcastle and we are going big tonight! Like black hole big
@pintofscience.uk @thecommonroomgn.bsky.social
Night 3 of #Pint26 #Newcastle and we are going big tonight! Like black hole big
@pintofscience.uk @thecommonroomgn.bsky.social
Tonight!
From phantom sounds that won't stop to technologies that sharpen our vision beyond what seems possible.
Learn why tinnitus might exist at all & how tools built to study galaxies are now helping us understand cells in our eyes & brain activity!
Tix tinyurl.com/326jtnfm
@pintofscience.uk
From phantom sounds that won't stop to technologies that sharpen our vision beyond what seems possible.
Learn why tinnitus might exist at all & how tools built to study galaxies are now helping us understand cells in our eyes & brain activity!
Tix tinyurl.com/326jtnfm
@pintofscience.uk
May 20, 2026 at 12:29 PM
Tonight!
From phantom sounds that won't stop to technologies that sharpen our vision beyond what seems possible.
Learn why tinnitus might exist at all & how tools built to study galaxies are now helping us understand cells in our eyes & brain activity!
Tix tinyurl.com/326jtnfm
@pintofscience.uk
From phantom sounds that won't stop to technologies that sharpen our vision beyond what seems possible.
Learn why tinnitus might exist at all & how tools built to study galaxies are now helping us understand cells in our eyes & brain activity!
Tix tinyurl.com/326jtnfm
@pintofscience.uk
ON SALE: The Common Room & Hapless Museum Worker Gigs present Briana Corrigan, BRIT-winning former vocalist of The Beautiful South.
This is rare opportunity to experience an intimate evening of story & song with the iconic voice of Briana Corrigan this October.
thecommonroom.org.uk/event/briana...
This is rare opportunity to experience an intimate evening of story & song with the iconic voice of Briana Corrigan this October.
thecommonroom.org.uk/event/briana...
Briana Corrigan - The Common Room
The Common Room & Hapless Museum Worker Gigs present...Briana Corrigan, BRIT-winning former vocalist of The Beautiful South, leading the evening on vocals and guitar, backed by a beautifully stripped-...
thecommonroom.org.uk
May 12, 2026 at 2:38 PM
ON SALE: The Common Room & Hapless Museum Worker Gigs present Briana Corrigan, BRIT-winning former vocalist of The Beautiful South.
This is rare opportunity to experience an intimate evening of story & song with the iconic voice of Briana Corrigan this October.
thecommonroom.org.uk/event/briana...
This is rare opportunity to experience an intimate evening of story & song with the iconic voice of Briana Corrigan this October.
thecommonroom.org.uk/event/briana...
Saving paper back in 1727... This book works from either end! It made cataloguing tricky but it's now fully online with images to browse and download at:
thecommonroom.corals.photos/app/?keyword...
thecommonroom.corals.photos/app/?keyword...
April 21, 2026 at 9:57 AM
Saving paper back in 1727... This book works from either end! It made cataloguing tricky but it's now fully online with images to browse and download at:
thecommonroom.corals.photos/app/?keyword...
thecommonroom.corals.photos/app/?keyword...
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Tickets on sale from today!
For #Pint26 Newcastle has 9 events across 3 venues.
The Cosy Dove @thecommonroomgn.bsky.social Newcastle Cricket Club
See what's on and get your tickets before they sell out pintofscience.co.uk/events/newca... @pintofscience.uk
For #Pint26 Newcastle has 9 events across 3 venues.
The Cosy Dove @thecommonroomgn.bsky.social Newcastle Cricket Club
See what's on and get your tickets before they sell out pintofscience.co.uk/events/newca... @pintofscience.uk
April 13, 2026 at 8:29 AM
Tickets on sale from today!
For #Pint26 Newcastle has 9 events across 3 venues.
The Cosy Dove @thecommonroomgn.bsky.social Newcastle Cricket Club
See what's on and get your tickets before they sell out pintofscience.co.uk/events/newca... @pintofscience.uk
For #Pint26 Newcastle has 9 events across 3 venues.
The Cosy Dove @thecommonroomgn.bsky.social Newcastle Cricket Club
See what's on and get your tickets before they sell out pintofscience.co.uk/events/newca... @pintofscience.uk
Join us at The Common Room on 23rd of April for an introduction to Doon the Waggonway: a Railway Heritage Walk, a brilliant new booklet by historian Les Turnbull that reclaims Tyneside’s rightful place as the true cradle of the railways.
Free event.
Free event.
April 18, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Join us at The Common Room on 23rd of April for an introduction to Doon the Waggonway: a Railway Heritage Walk, a brilliant new booklet by historian Les Turnbull that reclaims Tyneside’s rightful place as the true cradle of the railways.
Free event.
Free event.
☹️ Unfortunately, our coffee machine is out of order this morning. We'll update once our engineer has had a look.
Sorry for any inconvenience.
Sorry for any inconvenience.
April 15, 2026 at 8:23 AM
☹️ Unfortunately, our coffee machine is out of order this morning. We'll update once our engineer has had a look.
Sorry for any inconvenience.
Sorry for any inconvenience.
An Easter adventure awaits at The Common Room 🐰
Search the building, uncover hidden letters, and solve the puzzle for a choccie reward 🔎 🍫
🕙 16th April | Drop in any time from 10am–3pm
☕ 10% off café treats
🎨 Crafts for little ones
FREE to attend, just come along! 🐣
[No booking required]
Search the building, uncover hidden letters, and solve the puzzle for a choccie reward 🔎 🍫
🕙 16th April | Drop in any time from 10am–3pm
☕ 10% off café treats
🎨 Crafts for little ones
FREE to attend, just come along! 🐣
[No booking required]
March 27, 2026 at 12:52 PM
An Easter adventure awaits at The Common Room 🐰
Search the building, uncover hidden letters, and solve the puzzle for a choccie reward 🔎 🍫
🕙 16th April | Drop in any time from 10am–3pm
☕ 10% off café treats
🎨 Crafts for little ones
FREE to attend, just come along! 🐣
[No booking required]
Search the building, uncover hidden letters, and solve the puzzle for a choccie reward 🔎 🍫
🕙 16th April | Drop in any time from 10am–3pm
☕ 10% off café treats
🎨 Crafts for little ones
FREE to attend, just come along! 🐣
[No booking required]