Newcastle upon Tyne
Blackfriars
Medieval friary with modern uses
Monk Street
North East Civic Trust
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4XN
Nearest Train: Central Station
Phone: +44 191 232 9279
Fax: +44 191 230 1474
Blackfriars is a restored 13th-century friary in Newcastle city centre. These tranquil buildings served as a monasterial retreat for some 300 years until King Henry VIII decided that he wanted a divorce in 1539. After this the monasteries were dissolved and Blackfriars was converted into a series of meeting rooms and almshouses for the destitute. Some parts of the building continued to house the poor up until the 1930s. Restored in the 1980s, Blackfriars now houses a range of craft workshops. A gallery and a shop retailing their products are open to the public. Blackfriars also has an exhibition which details the history and development of Newcastle. A large grassy courtyard contrasts with the buzz of city life that surrounds the area, and this space is an occasional host to outdoor theatre events. A section of the old Town Walls also stands close to the site. Admission: Free.
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