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: £49pp 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.
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