Newcastle-under-Lyme BID

29/04/2026

Cinema on the Stones is coming back to Castle this summer 🎬☀️

We’re teaming up with Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council, our pals at Castle Artisan Market and Independent Street to bring outdoor movie days back to Newcastle-under-Lyme!

We’ll be making the most of the big screen down in the event space at the bottom of the High Street, bringing family friendly films to town alongside Castle Artisan Market and Castle Food & Drink Fest 🍿✨

But before we get planning… what do ya wanna watch?

Classic favourites? Disney? Musicals?

Drop your suggestions below 👇

28/04/2026

Spotted this little gem while out leaflet delivering at Goods Yard, Goods Yard 📚

A book exchange box. Take one, leave one.

With it being the Year of Reading, it got us thinking… would something like this work in Castle?

Pass on a page turner you loved, pick up your next great read ❤️

Would you use a book swap box in Newcastle-under-Lyme? Let us know 👇

21/04/2026

Check out the latest Astley Place update from Capital & Centric 👇👇

21/04/2026

Say Hi to Katie! Our Ambassador who enjoyed a night out at The New Vic Theatre with her daughter to see Good Golly Miss Molly this month.

Check out what she thought👇🏻

"A powerful and moving story about community spirit, social issues and united front group dynamics. Ultimately, the play is portrayed in a workingman's club setting for the most part. The whole cast was multi-skilled in acting, playing instruments, dancing, singing and completely enchanted the audience. Capturing them from start to finish. "

Read more of Katies’s review over on our website and be sure to grab your tickets via the website 🫶

Good Golly Miss Molly runs until the 2nd May.

17/04/2026

Saturdays just got better… and a little more Italian😉

Amore Italian Restaurant & Café is now open from 12pm every Saturday, bringing you all the delicious dishes you love! Just in time for those late sunny afternoons.

Grab a limoncello spritz and feel like you’re floating through Italy, all while staying right here in ‘Castle 🍋🇮🇹

📍5 Pepper St

15/04/2026

LYMELIGHT Festival is sooo back👀

13 years deep in the local grassroots music scene, still doing what it does best.👇

2026 we’re dialling it up > 2 days. 3 stages. Over 40 acts. Street food. FREE live music, art and local creativity. (plus some extras TBA😉)

📍NUL town centre
📅 23/24 May

Venue lineups coming soon… keep ya eyes open.

If you know, you know. Cya at 🤘

08/04/2026

LAST CALL for faces of 'Castle! 📢

We’re heading out THIS Thurs & Fri with our photographer 📸, capturing the amazing people and businesses that make Castle what it is!

business owners? Now’s ya moment to shine 👉 don’t miss out on getting featured!

Drop us a message TODAY if you want in, this is your final chance⏳

Something new is coming… 👀

We’re working on a new visual project that celebrates the people who shape Newcastle-under-Lyme. Capturing the folks who give this town its ✨charm✨

The ones you bump into on the High St or Ironmarket. The business owners, barbers and butchers, buskers, ya Matcha maestros, those characters who make ‘Castle… ‘Castle.

Right now, we’re gathering names.💬 Who comes to mind when ya think of Newcastle-under-Lyme? Drop ya suggestions below👇

No rules. Just faces. For now… that’s all we can say.

03/04/2026

It’s Friday and spring is really springin’ 🌼 so here’s last month’s good news round-up for a little serotonin boost!👇

Brampton Recruitment celebrated their 20th year in business 🥳 marking the occasion with a beautiful afternoon at Middleport Pottery, surrounded by everyone they’ve met along the way. Even better, their raffle raised an amazing £210 for The Peter Pan Centre!💛

New Vic Borderlines got stuck straight into the season, weeding and tidying the planters by the Brough Arms Hotel. Lookin’ good - great work everyone involved 👏

Barbers is back open after their relocation! You can now find 'em at 17 London Rd ✂️ (and we’re hoping the feline managers are still running the show 🐾)

Castle Classics rolled back into town for the spring edition, bringing just under 100 retro and vintage vehicles to the town centre 🚗 With a 35% increase in footfall compared to a standard Saturday, we’d definitely call that a win!

The Victoria, The Little Vic has a new landlady! After 4 years of dedication, Julie and Sarah have handed over the reins to a very worthy successor. Pop in and congratulate Sophie on her new role - we’re sure she’ll smash it 💫 You’ll find her at 📍62 King St.

Got some good news to share? We’d love to hear it! Drop us a DM or email marketing@nulbid.co.uk 💌

02/04/2026

We’re really pleased to share that Newcastle-under-Lyme’s Town of Culture 2028 bid has now been submitted 🫶

The application has been shaped by a wide range of local partners and cultural organisations, working together alongside businesses, residents, young people and community groups across the town.

A big thank you to everyone who’s taken the time to share ideas along the way, whether that’s through surveys, coming along to a drop in sessions or sending across thoughts by email.

A lot of what’s in the submission has come directly from those conversations, as well as the great input we’ve had from people locally.

The focus throughout has simply been to listen and understand what’s already happening in our town and what people want to see more of.

That’s already helping to build a clearer, shared direction and bringing people together around what Newcastle-under-Lyme is and what it could be: a town that’s creative, independent and full of people who make things happen.

There’s a strong sense of pride in Newcastle, but also a real appetite to do more, try new things and build on what’s already happening.

Thanks again to everyone who’s been part of it so far.



Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council New Vic Theatre Appetite New Vic BorderlinesStoke Creates Keele University University of Staffordshire Newcastle College Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce Support Staffordshire Partners in Creative Learning (PiCL)

01/04/2026

Hop in to Half Term fun!🐇

Nearly halfway through Half Term? Here’s a few extra ideas to keep the little ‘uns entertained! 🎉 Check out these egg-citing Easter activities for all ages👇

🥚 Easter Egg-stravaganza at New Vic Borderlines. Part of a SEND family? Join in with Den building, tasty food & theatre workshops – FREE and running ‘til the 10th April. Book a space online!

🍓 Switch up ya sweet treats at Breeze Bowls not into classic Easter eggs? Try their healthy-ish Mini Egg Açaí bowl 😍

🎬 Easter Film Screening at KPA: Keele Postgraduate Association Grab ya popcorn for a showing of 'HOP' - an Easter classic. Popcorn, soft drinks and chocolate provided! ⏰ TODAY 3-5PM

🎉 Vibez NUL Kids Easter Party Mini disco 💃 Easter bonnet competition 🎩 Egg hunt 🥚
📅 Mon 6th April, 2-5PM! Drop ‘em a DM to book your spot.

⚽ Newcastle Town Football Club Easter Holiday Club Perfect for young football lovers ready to hit the pitch! Book here https://ntfc.hivelink.co.uk/498/10569

🐰 FREE Easter Egg Hunt at The Clubhouse Stoke A yearly favourite - Under 5’s Easter Egg Hunt! Get cracking and book your ticket today https://tinyurl.com/4dzrrwzt 📅 Sat 4th April