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River of Hope

River of Hope brings the sights, sounds, and stories of the River Tees to life. This powerful audio-visual installation explores rivers, myths, and environmental change. It brings together the voices and visions of over 600 young people from 16 schools across the Tees Valley.

Time & Location

21 Nov 2025, 17:30

Heugh Battery Museum, 20 Moor Terrace, Hartlepool TS24 0PS, UK

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River of Hope

Heugh Battery Museum

from Friday 21 November to Sunday 23 November 2025

River of Hope

River of Hope brings the sights, sounds, and stories of the River Tees to life. This powerful audio-visual installation explores rivers, myths, and environmental change. It brings together the voices and visions of over 600 young people from 16 schools across the Tees Valley.

Heugh Battery Museum

20 Moor Terrace, Hartlepool TS24 0PS, UK

Ticket Information

Schedule

Type

Location

Start Date

End Date

Workshop

5:30 pm

Friday, 21 November 2025

11:30 pm

Friday, 21 November 2025

Workshop

2:00 pm

Saturday, 22 November 2025

8:00 pm

Saturday, 22 November 2025

Workshop

2:00 pm

Sunday, 23 November 2025

8:00 pm

Sunday, 23 November 2025

About the artists and work

The installation is part of a national and international project that has taken place between 2023 and 2025 in seven UK regions—Tees Valley, Leeds, Newham, Norfolk, Dorset, Devon & Cornwall—as well as France and Ethiopia.

Accessibility and suitability

All events have step-free access and accessible toilet facilities where possible, and are largely designed to be suitable for all ages and needs. Visitors with additional access requirements or concerns should notify the venue or organisers in advance. A free companion ticket is available with proof of eligibility, please get in touch at hello@wintertidefestival.co.uk for more information.

Artists and studios

SIDEQUEST

Workshops

Sponsors and partners

Tees Valley Combined Authority

Tees Valley Combined Authority

Sponsor

National Lottery Community Fund

National Lottery Community Fund

Sponsor

The PFC Trust

The PFC Trust

Sponsor

Joseph Rowntree Foundation

Joseph Rowntree Foundation

Sponsor

Arts Council England

Arts Council England

Sponsor

Credits

Commissioned by: Thames Festival Trust and SIRF

Lead Artists: BloomInArt
Poet: Carmen Marcus

Videographer: Scott Akoz
Sound Artist: Grace Stubbings

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