Heritage & History in Blyth
Historic buildings, walking trails, museums, churches, and the stories behind the streets of Blyth.
Upcoming Events
View all →BALTIC's Big Summer
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM · BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art
FREETreasure: Hidden, Lost, Found at the Great North Museum
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM · Great North Museum: Hancock
FREESummer of Fun at Beamish Museum
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM · Beamish
Included with admission; under-5s freeThe Bodyguard — Theatre Royal
7:30 PM · Theatre Royal
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Heritage Walking Trail: Blyth
A 3.5-mile walking trail through 900 years of Blyth's history -- from the medieval port and coal staithes to the wartime battery, Ridley Park, and the offshore wind turbines that define the town's future.
Best Ice Cream in Blyth
Ciccarelli's award-winning gelato at South Beach, Morwick Dairy farm ice cream, and Di Meo's in Whitley Bay -- where to find the best ice cream in and around Blyth.
History of Blyth
From a medieval salt port to Europe's largest coal exporter, through shipbuilding, two world wars, and the closure of the pits -- the story of Blyth, Northumberland.
Blyth's Wartime History
Coastal guns, a secret submarine base, warship production, and a harbour that helped protect Britain's east coast convoys -- how Blyth served in two world wars.
The Staithes and Coal Heritage of Blyth
Coal staithes, the Blyth and Tyne Railway, six collieries, and the pit villages that grew around them -- the coal heritage of Blyth, Northumberland.
Best After-School Clubs in Blyth
Youth clubs, taekwondo, karate, swimming, and soft play -- the best after-school clubs and activities for children in Blyth.
Local Places
Full directory →Phoenix Theatre
Community300-seat community theatre on Beaconsfield Street hosting amateur and professional performances, comedy, music and children's shows.
Blyth Battery
CommunityVolunteer-run WW1 and WW2 coastal defence museum with free guided tours, tea room and living history events. Open weekends April to September.