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.

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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.
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
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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