
HISTORY TOUR BY NIGHT: PLAGUE, PANIC AND SURVIVAL
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The History Tour by Night: Plague, Panic and Survival will be held on 17 November 2026 at Blackfriars Restaurant in Newcastle upon Tyne. The event includes a themed cocktail, a three-course dinner, and a guided tour exploring the site's historical significance.
Venture into the shadows of Blackfriars for an unforgettable evening where centuries of rich history collide with the cinematic world of 28 Years Later, filmed right here in Newcastle. Begin your experience with a zombie-themed cocktail on arrival, followed by a three-course set dinner and coffee in our historic restaurant. Afterwards, join our expert guide for a 45-minute tour through the dark corners of a 13th-century former Dominican friary the oldest dining room in the UK and a jewel of Newcastle’s medieval past. Uncover tales of plague, panic, and survival as fiction and fact collide in a city that’s withstood it all. This is a journey through time from monastic life and medieval turbulence to modern-day chaos all set within the atmospheric walls of a Grade I Scheduled Ancient Monument. History meets horror. Will you brave the night? WHERE: Blackfriars Restaurant TIMES: Arrival cocktail in the Parlour Bar at 8.15pm followed by dinner in the main restaurant at 8.30pm. History Tour after dinner at 10.30pm. COST: £51pp including: Arrival cocktail, a delicious three-course dinner, coffee and History Tour by candle light DIETARY REQUIREMENT: Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements at the time of booking, health conditions we should know about or any other specific requests. Please re-confirm on arrival. BLACKFRIARS EVENTS & COURSES SELL OUT QUICKLY SO BOOK NOW! Please note; if it shows no online availability, the event is sold out.
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Frequently asked questions
HISTORY TOUR BY NIGHT: PLAGUE, PANIC AND SURVIVAL takes place on Tuesday, 17 November 2026 at 20:15.
HISTORY TOUR BY NIGHT: PLAGUE, PANIC AND SURVIVAL is held at Blackfriars Restaurant in Newcastle upon Tyne (Friars Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4XN).
Tickets for HISTORY TOUR BY NIGHT: PLAGUE, PANIC AND SURVIVAL are priced at £51. Live prices and availability are shown on blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk.
The forecast for HISTORY TOUR BY NIGHT: PLAGUE, PANIC AND SURVIVAL is Partly cloudy · 11°C. Blustery — expect a wind-swept afternoon.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Blackfriars Restaurant can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for HISTORY TOUR BY NIGHT: PLAGUE, PANIC AND SURVIVAL can be booked via blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
HISTORY TOUR BY NIGHT: PLAGUE, PANIC AND SURVIVAL
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The History Tour by Night: Plague, Panic and Survival will be held on 17 November 2026 at Blackfriars Restaurant in Newcastle upon Tyne. The event includes a themed cocktail, a three-course dinner, and a guided tour exploring the site's historical significance.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Venture into the shadows of Blackfriars for an unforgettable evening where centuries of rich history collide with the cinematic world of 28 Years Later, filmed right here in Newcastle. Begin your experience with a zombie-themed cocktail on arrival, followed by a three-course set dinner and coffee in our historic restaurant. Afterwards, join our expert guide for a 45-minute tour through the dark corners of a 13th-century former Dominican friary the oldest dining room in the UK and a jewel of Newcastle’s medieval past. Uncover tales of plague, panic, and survival as fiction and fact collide in a city that’s withstood it all. This is a journey through time from monastic life and medieval turbulence to modern-day chaos all set within the atmospheric walls of a Grade I Scheduled Ancient Monument. History meets horror. Will you brave the night? WHERE: Blackfriars Restaurant TIMES: Arrival cocktail in the Parlour Bar at 8.15pm followed by dinner in the main restaurant at 8.30pm. History Tour after dinner at 10.30pm. COST: £51pp including: Arrival cocktail, a delicious three-course dinner, coffee and History Tour by candle light DIETARY REQUIREMENT: Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements at the time of booking, health conditions we should know about or any other specific requests. Please re-confirm on arrival. BLACKFRIARS EVENTS & COURSES SELL OUT QUICKLY SO BOOK NOW! Please note; if it shows no online availability, the event is sold out.
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WhereBlackfriars Restaurant
Friars Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4XN
Monument, Newcastle upon Tyne
Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is HISTORY TOUR BY NIGHT: PLAGUE, PANIC AND SURVIVAL?
HISTORY TOUR BY NIGHT: PLAGUE, PANIC AND SURVIVAL takes place on Tuesday, 17 November 2026 at 20:15.
Where is HISTORY TOUR BY NIGHT: PLAGUE, PANIC AND SURVIVAL taking place?
HISTORY TOUR BY NIGHT: PLAGUE, PANIC AND SURVIVAL is held at Blackfriars Restaurant in Newcastle upon Tyne (Friars Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4XN).
How much are tickets for HISTORY TOUR BY NIGHT: PLAGUE, PANIC AND SURVIVAL?
Tickets for HISTORY TOUR BY NIGHT: PLAGUE, PANIC AND SURVIVAL are priced at £51. Live prices and availability are shown on blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk.
What will the weather be like at HISTORY TOUR BY NIGHT: PLAGUE, PANIC AND SURVIVAL?
The forecast for HISTORY TOUR BY NIGHT: PLAGUE, PANIC AND SURVIVAL is Partly cloudy · 11°C. Blustery — expect a wind-swept afternoon.
Is there anywhere to stay near HISTORY TOUR BY NIGHT: PLAGUE, PANIC AND SURVIVAL?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Blackfriars Restaurant can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for HISTORY TOUR BY NIGHT: PLAGUE, PANIC AND SURVIVAL?
Tickets for HISTORY TOUR BY NIGHT: PLAGUE, PANIC AND SURVIVAL can be booked via blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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