Residents and visitors to North Tyneside are invited to explore the wealth of art on display in the borough, thanks to the North Tyneside Art Trail, a celebration of creativity that invites us all to ‘Reconnect’.

Throughout August, a special trail map at www.northtynesidearttrail.com will highlight dozens of public artworks, as well as new exhibitions exploring the connections between people and places and reflecting on the disruptions of the past 16 months.

The project is a collaboration North Tyneside Art Studio, Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums , North Tyneside Council and Tyne and Wear Metro and the hope is to encourage people to get out and explore the local area. For the most adventurous, making a visit to the 12 highlighted key sites will be rewarded with a hand-made medal from North Tyneside Art Studio. Join other explorers and use the #NTAT21 to share what you find along the trail!