Venues
The Avison Ensemble are very proud and excited to be able to perform in such a wide range of beautiful and historic venues. On this page, you can find information regarding the venues we play most often.
The Assembly Rooms, Newcastle
Chillingham Castle
The Georgian Dining Room at Hatfield College
St James's United Reformed Church
Paxton House
The Guildhall, Berwick upon Tweed
Caedmon Hall
The Assembly Rooms, Newcastle
Set in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne city centre, The Assembly Rooms is one of the city's finest and grandest Georgian buildings dating back to 1776.
This historic building is of international importance and has been sympathetically restored to match it's former glory and is to this day, according to the inscription on it's foundation stone laid in 1774: "Rooms dedicated to the most elegant recreation"
Designed by William Newton, the building was completed and the opening celebrated with an assembly in Newcastle's famous Race Week, on Midsummer's night in 1776. Now into it's fourth century The Assembly Rooms have in the past hosted concerts by Avison's sons, Johann Strauss, Liszt, Poulenc and Benjamin Britten, to name but a few.
The Assembly Rooms
Fenkle Street
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE1 5XU
Telephone: +44 (0)191 232 8695
Facsimile: +44 (0)191 261 1249
E-mail: functions@assemblyrooms.co.uk
Website: www.assemblyrooms.co.uk
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Chillingham Castle
The remarkable Chillingham Castle has, since the twelve-hundreds, been continuously
owned by the family of the Earls Grey and their relations. The large Great Hall with its stone flagged floor, tapestries, armour, weapons and heads of deer and wild cattle has an ancient mediaeval atmosphere. It also houses many valuable paintings of historic kings, such as Charles I and James II, and historic figures such as Judge Jeffries and Lord Bacon.
Chillingham Castle
Chillingham, Alnwick
Northumberland, UK
NE66 5NJ
+44 (0)1668 215359
Fax: +44 (0)1668 215463
Email: info@chillingham-castle.com
Website: www.chillingham-castle.com
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The Georgian Dining Room at Hatfield College
During the eighteenth century, this part of Hatfield College was a coaching inn
known as the Red Lion, and was for many years the centre of concert and social
life in Durham. Known as Richardson's Long-Room and later Hoult's Assembly Room, the room remains substantially unchanged, retaining many of its original
features. It is the perfect authentic location for the Ensembles first concert
in Durham City.
Hatfield College
Durham University
North Bailey
Durham
DH1 3RQ
Tele: +44 (0)191 334 2615
Fax: +44 (0)191 334 3101
Email: a.m.ankers@durham.ac.uk
Website: www.dur.ac.uk/hatfield.college/
Parking: Free car parking on Palace Green, and on street parking on New and Old Elvet. The Prince Bishops Centre 24hr multi-storey car park is only 5 minutes
walk away.
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St James's United Reformed Church
With connections to Dissenting congregations of 1684 and earlier, St James's is the oldest Free Church in Newcastle. The current building on a new site opened in 1884. Now listed Grade 2*, it is an uncommon example of a central Free Church. The central ceiling, chandelier, stained glass, wrought iron screen and notable pipeless organ by Copeman Hart (1973) are important features.
St James's United Reformed Church
Northumberland Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 8JF
0191 232 4375
Website: www.newcastle.gov.uk
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Paxton House
Situated on the banks of the river Tweed, Paxton House is a hidden gem. Built by the Adam brothers in 1758 for the young Patrick Home it is perhaps the finest example of 18th century Palladian Country houses in Britain. Within its walls you will find one of the most magnificent collections of original Chippendale furniture in Britain alongside the largest collection of publicly owned art exhibited outside of the National Galleries of Scotland.
Paxton House,
Berwick upon Tweed,
TD15 1SZ
Tel:01289 386291
Fax:01289 386660
Email:
Director: john@paxtonhouse.com
Access Officer: patricia@paxtonhouse.com
Administration: helen@paxtonhouse.com
General: info@paxtonhouse.com
Website: www.paxtonhouse.co.uk
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The Guildhall, Berwick upon Tweed
Berwick-upon-Tweed is the only town in England to be completely encircled by Elizabethan Walls - a legacy of over three centuries of Anglo-Scottish warfare. During that time the town changed hands many times. Today it is an important market town and crossing point for the river Tweed. Views of the town are dominated by the Town Hall, completed in 1761. The Guildhall was built in the 1750s in a Classical style, and formerly housed the town prison on its top floor.
The Guildhall
Main Street
Berwick upon Tweed
TD15 2AA
Tel: (Berwick-upon-Tweed Borough Council: 01289 330044)
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Caedmon Hall
Caedmon Hall is a cosy, friendly, licensed venue in the heart of Gateshead, just a short walk from Gateshead Metro Station. Events include a great range of music, dance and drama and there are workshops in all the arts. Tickets for events are affordable and the venue offers free parking and full disabled access. The Hall and facilities are available for hire (includes the use of PA)
For a free brochure with details of forthcoming events, or to buy tickets, contact the Box Office, Gateshead Central Library on 477 3478.
Central Library
Prince Consort Road
Gateshead
NE8 4LN
Website: www.newcastle.gov.uk
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