Patrons : John Grundy, Lee Hall and Michael Chaplin
About Explore
- Explore is a lively, ambitious programme of talks, workshops and visits open to anyone with an appetite for learning. Our purpose is to stimulate curiosity, expand minds and enrich lives.
- We run over 450 classes a year, led by highly regarded senior lecturers, writers and practising artists.
- Our diverse programme includes art history, practical art, archaeology, astronomy, classics, politics, literature, history, mathematics, music, philosophy, science and more.
- Our 2016-7 curriculum has so far covered topics as diverse as banned books, the Russian Revolution, Icelandic sagas, Dante's Inferno, relativity and Alfred the Great.
- We are open throughout the day and early evening, Monday to Saturday.
Explore Membership
Explore is open to all adults. No previous knowledge or qualifications are needed – just enthusiasm and an interest in learning new things. Our Newcastle city centre base provides a lively environment where students can exchange views and socialise.
- “Lifelong learning is fundamental to our endless curiosity to know and share knowledge. The Explore programme is unique, enriching, life-giving.” Max Adams, Writer, Royal Literary Fund Consultant Fellow, Explore Tutor
- “We must look after our minds as well as our bodies. Explore encourages me to accept new information and gently pushes my brain back into thinking mode.“
Harry Rose, Explore member
- "Explore is the backbone of my week – it amuses, intrigues, challenges and inspires - a thoroughly sociable way to broaden my horizons.”
Angela Young, Explore member
- “I need structure, stimulation and social contact during the week. Explore provides all three in a distinctive and attractive setting.”
Maria Goulding, Explore tutor and member
Contact Explore
The best way to contact us is by email whilst our team are working remotely.
