The Exchange 1856
Restored Victorian venue on Howard Street in North Shields housing an events space, cafe and bar, including a natural wine offer.
About The Exchange 1856
The Exchange 1856 is a restored Victorian building on Howard Street in North Shields, a short walk up the hill from the Fish Quay. Once the town's exchange, it now operates as a multipurpose venue combining an auditorium and events and function spaces with a cafe and bar, and has become part of the wave of food and drink destinations drawing people back to the town centre.
As well as its role as a live events and wedding venue, the bar has been highlighted for its natural wine offer, making it a relaxed spot for a drink away from the quayside. Because the building hosts a changing programme of events, it is worth checking opening hours and what is on before visiting.
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Blog posts and guides that feature The Exchange 1856.
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Upcoming Events
Events that feature or are connected to The Exchange 1856.
Charva Anthems
Evening · The Exchange 1856, Howard Street, North Shields, NE30 1SE
Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!
Evening · The Exchange 1856, Howard Street, North Shields, NE30 1SE
The Bootleg Eagles
Evening · The Exchange 1856, Howard Street, North Shields, NE30 1SE
Martin Kemp's Ultimate 80's DJ Show
Evening · The Exchange 1856, Howard Street, North Shields, NE30 1SE
Reelin' in the Dan: The Music of Steely Dan
Evening · The Exchange 1856, Howard Street, North Shields, NE30 1SE
The History of Rock
Evening · The Exchange 1856, Howard Street, North Shields, NE30 1SE
An Evening with Ann Cleeves
Evening · The Exchange 1856, Howard Street, North Shields, NE30 1SE
Voodoo Room
Evening · The Exchange 1856, Howard Street, North Shields, NE30 1SE
Sketch for Sammy
Evening · The Exchange 1856, Howard Street, North Shields, NE30 1SE
Tommy & Tilly's Magic Castle: A Spooktacular Pantomime
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM · The Exchange 1856, Howard Street, North Shields, NE30 1SE
Past Events
Recent events connected to The Exchange 1856.
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