Tyneside Irish Festival 2018 – Guided City Walk: Grey's Monument

Discover why Irish refugees fleeing the 1845 Potato Famine were welcomed on Tyneside and examine the part played by Tyneside Irish Nationalists seeking an Independent Ireland. Forming part of the Tyneside Irish Festival 2018, When Paddy Met Geordie, takes place on 14th October 2018 starting at 2.30pm at Grey’s Monument and finishing at the Millennium Bridge on Newcastle Quayside.

This walk includes some steep slopes or steps. Accompanied under 16s are free. No charge for Heritage Walks season ticket holders. No need to book in advance. Just turn up on the day.

For further details about the festival please see the Centre website details here.