6As of Blanchland (2023-24)Archaeology, Acoustics, Archives, Artisans, and Audiences in an Abbey!

The 6As of Blanchland project ended on the 31st December 2024. You are able to read the evaluation report of the community’s project here:

6As of Blanchland Final Evaluation Report Dec 24Download

We are currently developing and raising funding for the Treasures of Blanchland project which we hope will start in late 2025.

In the meantime, find out more about the Abbey’s:

Acoustics,

Archaeology,

Graffiti,

Medieval stained glass, and

Events

Forever Found – an original song about Blanchland by students from Consett Academy with singer songwriter Katie Doherty

If you’d like to keep up to date with what’s happening in the 6As project, opportunities to join in and events, please subscribe to our newsletter here: www.bit.ly/BlanchlandUpdates

Watch our video to find out more about the project https://youtu.be/NGU_hTBckdk

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