Overview
Join us in Durham for a day of talks, tours, and workshops with those working across the community-led heritage sector in the North East.
About This Event
Join the Heritage Network for a dedicated North East networking day, bringing together not-for-profit organisations and community champions working with—or from—historic buildings across the region.
Hosted at the iconic Redhills Miners Hall (external link) (opens in new tab) in Durham, this interactive day offers a chance to connect with peers, gain fresh perspectives, and explore both leading and emerging heritage projects shaping the North East.
What to Expect
- Inspiring Talks and Practical Insights: Hear from community leaders and heritage specialists revitalising historic buildings, sites, and spaces for public benefit. Gather advice, tools, and real-world examples you can apply to your own work. Our speakers will include Tyne and Wear Building Preservation Trust (external link) (opens in new tab), Navigator North (external link) (opens in new tab), Tees Valley, and Hadrian's Wall Wetlands Landscape Recovery (external link) (opens in new tab).
- Meet the Funder: A chance to build relationships with the National Lottery Heritage Fund (external link) (opens in new tab), the Architectural Heritage Fund (external link) (opens in new tab), Historic England (external link) (opens in new tab), and Community Foundation North East (external link) (opens in new tab).
- Guided Tours: Discover the story of Redhills Miners Hall (external link) (opens in new tab) and learn from its restoration story and community use.
- A Practical Workshop with the National Lottery Heritage Fund (external link) (opens in new tab): helping you to develop impactful, fundable, project plan.
- Meaningful Networking: Build new relationships, exchange ideas, and strengthen your connections across the sector.
Whether you’re managing a heritage site, driving forward a community project, or simply passionate about the region’s history, this is a valuable opportunity to learn, share, and collaborate.
Who Should Attend?
- Not-for-profit heritage organisations, community groups, and volunteers
- Local authorities and civic organisations
- Heritage professionals working in the community-led sector
- Anyone working on or advocating for historic buildings and community spaces in the North East
Places are limited so don’t delay booking your place. Details of our exciting line-up of speakers will be announced soon.
Tickets include all talks, tours, and workshops, as well as lunch and refreshments throughout the day.
Heritage Network Members get discounted tickets!
Network, Partner and Supporter class members can book for £20. You should have received an email with a code to access the discounted tickets.
If you did not get the code please email admin@heritagetrustnetwork.org.uk.
