Explore the Farrell Centre this summer – drop in to a workshop, discover our exhibitions, or enjoy outdoor play!
Summer Holidays
22 July – 28 August
Housing for All
26 February – 18 December 2026
A project exploring how we can build a city, region – and country – that provides housing for all.
SIDE: Planned Space Lived Place
16 April – 28 August 2026
A display of work from the AmberSide Collection exploring northern New Towns and planned communities.
Re: New Towns
16 April 2026 – 28 August 2026
A display by Masters students exploring a speculative New Town in the North East.
Urban Rooms
During opening hours
The city belongs to everyone. And everyone should have a voice in the conversation about its future. We have created the Urban Rooms to help make that possible, with something for all ages, including free making materials, soft play, Lego – and much more.
Le Cliché: Records, Tapes and the Sound of Consumption
27 April 2026 – 18 December 2026
A display of record covers, cassette tapes and music objects exploring the relationship between sound, format and consumer culture.
Every city needs a place where people can come together to debate its future.
– Sir Terry Farrell (1938–2025)
Instigated by renowned architect-planner Sir Terry Farrell, the Farrell Centre’s mission is to widen the debate around the crucial roles that architecture and planning play in the contemporary world.
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