Historic England, Government department in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom.
Historic England operates as the main public body responsible for preserving and managing England's historic environment from its regional office located on Sandhill in Newcastle upon Tyne.
The organization was established in 2015 after the reorganization that split English Heritage into two separate entities, with Historic England becoming the government body responsible for heritage protection.
The department collaborates with local communities, private organizations, and heritage groups to promote the preservation of historic sites and their integration into modern urban development plans.
The office operates Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, providing expert advice, assessments, and conservation strategies to property owners and local authorities.
Historic England maintains its North East regional headquarters in the Grade I listed Bessie Surtees House, a 16th-century building that exemplifies the historic architecture it works to protect.
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Address: Sandhill
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 10:00-16:00
Website: https://historicengland.org.uk/about/contact-us/local-offices/north-east-yorkshire/#newcastle
GPS coordinates: 54.96859,-1.60841
Latest update: October 19, 2025 08:26
Newcastle upon Tyne and its neighbor Gateshead form a lively urban area in the northeast of England, where industrial history meets contemporary creation. The city retains traces of its medieval past with Castle Keep, a 12th-century fortress, while Grey's Monument reflects 19th-century political reforms. The Victoria Tunnel showcases the period when Newcastle was a major coal industry hub. For culture enthusiasts, the Great North Museum houses archaeological and natural history collections, the Theatre Royal has offered various performances since 1837, and BALTIC provides a space for contemporary art in an old grain mill. The two banks of the Tyne River offer contrasting experiences. In Newcastle, St James' Park has hosted local football matches for over a century, and Fenwick department store continues a 140-year-old shopping tradition. across the river in Gateshead, the Sage Gateshead offers musical programming in a modern building from 2004, and the Angel of the North, a large steel sculpture visible from the highway, has become a recognizable landmark of the region. This destination combines industrial heritage, Georgian architecture, and recent cultural projects.
Newcastle upon Tyne Castle
142 m
Swing Bridge
148 m
Moot Hall
62 m
Bessie Surtees House
2 m
Guildhall, Newcastle upon Tyne
46 m
County Hall
94 m
Crown Posada Public House
82 m
Bridge Hotel
115 m
Akenside House
94 m
Old Tyne Bridge
54 m
13, Sandhill
74 m
46, Sandhill
13 m
39 And 40, Sandhill
16 m
47-52, Sandhill
27 m
The Red House
43 m
Bridge Medical Centre
61 m
36 and 38, Sandhill
28 m
10, Castle Stairs
58 m
Railway Arch
125 m
Phoenix House
80 m
28 And 30, Close
139 m
South postern tower facing the river, and curtain wall adjoining
70 m
Castle Keep Viaduct
133 m
Former Fish Market
86 m
Watergate Buildings
28 m
Posts and rails on Castle Stairs
53 m
17, Sandhill
78 m
Derwent Water Chambers
31 mReviews
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