In Dickens’ Footsteps: A City Walk Through Dickens’ Newcastle
Fri 20 Nov
|Alderman Fenwick's House
Walk the very path of Charles Dickens—through the city he visited, stayed in, and performed in.
Time & Location
20 Nov 2026, 15:00 – 16:30
Alderman Fenwick's House, Alderman Fenwick's House, 98-100 Pilgrim St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 6SQ, UK
About the event
Your journey begins at Alderman Fenwick’s House, once home to the Queen’s Head Hotel, where Dickens himself stayed during his visits to Newcastle.
Gather in the Great Room—the former dining room and bar salon of the hotel—where the atmosphere still echoes with the spirit of the Victorian age.
From here, your expert guide will lead you through the historic streets of Newcastle, revealing the stories, settings, and social fabric that connect this great northern city to Dickens’ world. Expect vivid storytelling, hidden details, and a glimpse into the lives and landscapes that shaped his writing.
The walk concludes at the magnificent Assembly Rooms—one of the very venues where Dickens performed—bringing your journey full circle, from where he stayed to where he took to the stage.
A rich, atmospheric experience blending history, performance, and place—this is Dickens’ Newcastle brought to life.
Includes a Hot drink at the end of the tour…
Tickets
General Admission
Adult ticket - Standard Concession - Under 16's, Student, Over 65's and Registered Disabled. Proof of concession may be required at check-in.
From £18.50 to £22.00
£22.00
+£1.32 Box Office
+£0.58 ticket service fee
£18.50
+£1.11 Box Office
+£0.49 ticket service fee
Total
£0.00