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What's On This Weekend in Hebburn
Hebburn Town v Hednesford Town, Crank It Up! 2026, Beamish Museum, Heritage Open Day at Woodhorn, and 1 more
Hebburn's Shipbuilding and Mining Heritage
Coal, ships and steel on the south bank of the Tyne: the story of Hawthorn Leslie, HMS Kelly, Hebburn Colliery, and landmarks from Hebburn Hall to Carr-Ellison Park.
Where to Eat and Drink in Hebburn
A local guide to the best pubs, cafes and takeaways in Hebburn, from family food pubs and hearty breakfasts to fresh juices and a proper curry night in.
Parks and Green Spaces in Hebburn
From reclaimed shipyard land on the Tyne to a hidden quarry lake full of wildfowl, a guide to Hebburn's best parks and green spaces.
Family Things to Do in Hebburn
A practical family guide to Hebburn: two pools and a library at Hebburn Central, free play in the parks, rainy-day ideas, trusted nurseries and easy Metro links.
Sport and Fitness in Hebburn
From The Hornets rising to National League North to the pools and gym at Hebburn Central, Viking Gym and running by the Tyne, here is sport in Hebburn.
Hebburn on Screen: Film and TV Locations
The town that gave its name to a BBC Two sitcom, and its place in a wider North East that has doubled for crime dramas and Catherine Cookson's Tyneside. A guide to Hebburn and the Tyne on screen.
What to Do When Someone Dies in Hebburn
A calm, practical guide to the first steps after a death in Hebburn, registering the death, arranging a funeral, and where to find local help and support.
The Best Independent Shops in Hebburn
Hebburn has a handful of genuine independent gems, an award-winning pet shop, a mother-and-daughter florist, a bike workshop and a proper corner store. Here is where to shop local.
How to Find a Good Tradesperson in Hebburn
Hiring a heating engineer, electrician or builder in Hebburn? Here is how to check credentials, get fair quotes and avoid the common pitfalls, plus where to find trusted local trades.
Days Out by Metro from Hebburn
Hebburn sits on the Yellow Line of the Tyne and Wear Metro, and from a single platform you can reach a Roman fort, two galleries, a cathedral city and a string of beaches. A guide to the best car-free days out on the line.
A Guide to Schools in Hebburn
A practical guide to Hebburn's primary and secondary schools, from the town's community and church primaries to its two secondaries, with links to Ofsted reports and South Tyneside admissions.
A Guide to Nurseries in Hebburn
A guide to registered nurseries and early-years childcare in Hebburn, from a town-centre day nursery to the maintained nursery school, plus how to claim your free childcare hours.
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This Weekend
Hebburn Town v Hednesford Town
3:00 PM · Hebburn Sports Ground
Crank It Up! 2026, Beamish Museum
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM · Beamish Museum
Heritage Open Day at Woodhorn
See listing · Woodhorn Museum
AJ Bell Great North Run 2026
10:30 AM · Newcastle to South Shields