Friday 21st to Sunday 23rd November
Across Hartlepool Headland
The Simon James Earthship
In 1977, the twin Voyager 1 and 2 spacecraft were launched, and they are still exploring interstellar space where nothing from Earth has flown before. It was like a time capsule for extraterrestrials, and this workshop is your chance to send a message on the same journey through space.
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The Simon James Earthship
Town Square, Hartlepool
from Friday 21 November to Sunday 23 November 2025
The Simon James Earthship
In 1977, the twin Voyager 1 and 2 spacecraft were launched, and they are still exploring interstellar space where nothing from Earth has flown before and travelling at 38000 miles per hour. A gold-plated copper disc was attached to each of the Voyager spacecraft. It was a kind of time capsule that was intended to communicate a story of our world to extraterrestrials. It contained sounds and images portraying the diversity of life on our planet.
Now the messages from EARTHSHIP 1 will make the same journey from Earth into deep space. Would you like to write a message that will be sent into space via a laser beam? This is the workshop for you.
Schedule
Type
Location
Start Date
End Date
Illumination Viewing Hours (after dark)
Art Trail
Town Square
5:30 pm
Friday, 21 November 2025
8:00 pm
Friday, 21 November 2025
All Day Workshops
Workshop
Town Square
5:30 pm
Friday, 21 November 2025
8:00 pm
Saturday, 22 November 2025
All Day Workshops
Workshop
Town Square
2:00 pm
Saturday, 22 November 2025
8:00 pm
Saturday, 22 November 2025
Illumination Viewing Hours (after dark)
Art Trail
Town Square
5:30 pm
Saturday, 22 November 2025
8:00 pm
Saturday, 22 November 2025
All Day Workshops
Workshop
Town Square
2:00 pm
Sunday, 23 November 2025
8:00 pm
Sunday, 23 November 2025
Illumination Viewing Hours (after dark)
Art Trail
Town Square
5:30 pm
Sunday, 23 November 2025
8:00 pm
Sunday, 23 November 2025
About the artists and work
Wintertide Festival will once again be burning brightly on Hartlepool’s Headland from Friday the 21st to Sunday the 23rd of November, with a packed programme of art, music and performances along with workshops and an independent maker’s market.
One of the only grassroots residential festivals in the Tees Valley, Wintertide hosts an artistic programme that reflects and celebrates Hartlepool, its people, places, passions, heritage and folklore. Wintertide’s aim is to bring the historic streets of the Headland to life, which it achieves by welcoming over 15,000 people to the area every other year in this bi-annual festival of arts.
Accessibility and suitability
Not all events have step-free access as the festival is situated within heritage site. The festival has accessible toilet facilities and is largely designed to be suitable for all ages and needs. Please check individual events for content warnings and age restrictions. 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
Studio Nova
Light Installations
Sponsors and partners
Arts Council England
Sponsor
Credits
Photograph: Studio Nova
Installation produced by Studio Nova
Related events
The Parade
Town Square, Headland
As night falls, Wintertide’s Opening Parade ignites the streets with glowing constellations of light, music, and movement. Inspired by ancient myths, celestial journeys, and dreams of the stars, our community gathers to weave a radiant story of unity and wonder, transforming Hartlepool’s Headland.
