Bensham Grove is a beautiful and very busy, Grade ll listed voluntary Community Arts Centre in the heart of Gateshead. It is accessible and open to everyone. The house was gifted in 1919 by the Spence Watson family and is a great example of an ‘Arts and Crafts’ building.
Sidney Grove, Gateshead, NE8 2XD
0191 433 6450
https://www.benshamgrove.org.uk/
2017-05-20T00:00:00+01:00 Saturday Only
Open: 6-11pm
Creative Crafts workshops and demonstrations. There will be make and take workshops across the site including some in glass, ceramics, textiles and paper craft. These will mostly be suitable for people of all ages.
Bensham Grove is a beautiful Grade II listed building that is rather magical in the evening. The centre has a wonderful reputation as a Centre of Excellence for Creative Craft and its diverse community learning courses which attract people from all over the North East.
The 2017 Late will offer guided historical tours. All materials will be supplied and refreshments will be available.
Maintained by Harry Bailey