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jonwhittaker
November 21st, 2010, 16:06
Has anyone ever had a look in Benwell Towers - the site of filming and the setting for "Byker Grove"? Its not actually in Byker - but another part of the city.

According to local papers its up for sale and not in use.

http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/north-east-news/evening-chronicle-news/2009/06/08/byker-grove-site-blighted-by-japanese-weeds-72703-23815502/
Mizzle
February 20th, 2012, 16:34
Had a drive up today....
The main entrance is a no go... All blocked off .. huge gates and construction warning signs ect... Barbed wire.. the works... (Also there is a gatehouse which I noticed is very lived in... So watch out for that :)
Had to reverse out onto the main road as there was no space for me to turn the car around.

Had a drive around the estate surrounding it and the closest I could get was a small park next to the fence... which unfortunately was 8 feet high complete with Barbed Wire...
Had a peek through the fence and noticed scaffolding around the side of the Building.. So I'm assuming they are doing the place up... I heard a rumour that its to be developed into a Mosque... But for now I believe they are still combating the Japanese Knotweed that has taken over the grounds....

Its a huge shame that access isnt that easy... But then If it was easy... It would be no fun :P
Millhouse
February 20th, 2012, 17:12
Access is half the fun :)
Thestig
February 20th, 2012, 17:22
Dont worry ive had my eye on this place in benwell for a year or so ;)
Mizzle
February 20th, 2012, 21:38
Hope you manage to gain entry and get some shots !!
Horus
February 20th, 2012, 22:00
Forsaken and Lucid have done it I think
Thestig
February 20th, 2012, 22:10
Forsaken and Lucid have done it I think

Well i havent seen any reports on it but if they have, great stuff :thumb
Horus
February 20th, 2012, 22:17
Not all reports make 28 mate, not saying they did, I remember then going to do it but can't recall what happened.
goan
February 21st, 2012, 20:05
dont believe they did do it, cant remember why though
Mizzle
February 22nd, 2012, 07:52
So now.... someone needs to !!!
Xan_Asmodi
February 22nd, 2012, 20:43
So now.... someone needs to !!!

Go for it then!
Mizzle
February 22nd, 2012, 21:47
Haha havent got a working camera !!
Horus
February 22nd, 2012, 21:54
Haha havent got a working camera !!

You dont need one, taking pictures is just a bonus to show others your adventure, but the experience you have no picture can show, if you get me.
Mizzle
February 22nd, 2012, 22:04
Your very right..... Gonna have to see if I can persuade my hubby to come with me !
goan
February 22nd, 2012, 22:12
your a girl, you will be treat much better that a guy if you get in any trouble (wich you wont) now, have ou found access?
Mizzle
February 22nd, 2012, 22:21
Not yet ... Im guessing Im gonna have to jump up a tree haha !
Mizzle
February 22nd, 2012, 22:21
and im no Girl..... Im a lady !!
DubbedNavigator
February 22nd, 2012, 22:43
and im no Girl..... Im a lady !!

Bosh! she told you :D
Bunk3r
February 22nd, 2012, 22:50
.. Im a lady !!
sorry, we're not used to them on here :thumb
Mizzle
February 22nd, 2012, 22:52
;)
parkus.
February 23rd, 2012, 16:47
Wikipedia reckons..

In September 2010 local newspaper The Evening Chronicle reported that the building had been purchased by an individual on behalf of a community organisation. It will be used for community-based purposes, as yet unknown
Mizzle
February 23rd, 2012, 21:08
Gonna see if I can take a friend up next week sometime :)
Forsaken
February 27th, 2012, 12:47
Forsaken and Lucid have done it I think

Nearly. We got within the perimeter fencing, past the IR CCTV and it was only when we got to the building we could hear alarms from the inside. Not wanting to be caught up in the unlikely event of a burglary, we left.

I'll not have time for a retun trip any time soon due to other sites I need to visit, but you should certainly give it a go, LeanneMarshall.