Must-see attractions in NewcastleGateshead
It can be hard to know where to start when you visit a new city, so we have created a guide to our must-see attractions and landmarks to help you when you visit NewcastleGateshead.
It can be hard to know where to start when you visit a new city, so we have created a guide to our must-see attractions and landmarks to help you when you visit NewcastleGateshead.
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It can be hard to know where to start when you visit a new city, so we have created a guide to our must-see attractions and landmarks to help you when you visit NewcastleGateshead.
A trip to NewcastleGateshead wouldn’t be complete without a wander along the Quayside to take in the seven iconic bridges that cross the River Tyne. Take in the striking sweep of Sage Gateshead – a distinctive music venue of local, national and international appeal. Pop into BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art which is also on the Gateshead banks of the River Tyne. The free art gallery is located inside a repurposed flour mill and has a rolling programme of exhibitions and arty events for all ages.
There are lots of great must-see family-friendly attractions in NewcastleGateshead too. Life Science Centre is an award-winning family attraction a few minutes’ walk from Newcastle Central Station and a brilliant day out. Uncover the history of Newcastle and Gateshead with a visit to Discovery Museum which is the ideal starting point for visitors visiting the region for the first time. Further afield in County Durham, experience a slice of North East history at award-winning outdoor attraction Beamish Museum.
If you’re visiting Newcastle and Gateshead, you really must-see the Angel of the North! Standing watch over Tyneside for over 20 years, the iconic sculpture is synonymous with Newcastle and Gateshead.
Explore hidden history with a guided visit to Victoria Tunnel which runs beneath Ouseburn from the River Tyne to the heart of Newcastle or journey back in time to discover the origins of the city with a visit to Newcastle Castle.
Metrocentre in Gateshead is haven for visitors to NewcastleGateshead who travel for great shopping. While St James’ Park which is unmissable on the Newcastle skyline is the spiritual home of North East football fans and a majestic landmark to add to your Newcastle must-see list.
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Newcastle City Centre
This May, the popular Toon Tour open-top sightseeing bus will return to the streets of...
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Newcastle City Centre
Choose from a range of fantastic guided stadium tours at the iconic St. James’ Park...
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Newcastle City Centre
Fenwick Food Hall is without doubt one of the best food halls in the north...
Experience live sport in the...
Metrocentre is Europe's largest indoor...
Baltic, Baltic Shop &...
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Post date: 1st January 2024
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There are plenty of excellent and award-winning guided tours to choose from in NewcastleGateshead. Discover the hidden histories, unpick the layers of heritage and familiarise yourself with our guide to the best guided tours in NewcastleGateshead.
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Further Afield
Re-live the glorious days of the steam railway at Stephenson Steam Railway in North Shields...
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Gateshead
GO Gateshead’s Clip ‘n Climb is based at Gateshead Leisure Centre and features a huge...
February 12th 2022 to February 28th 2022
Festival
12 Feb 2022 to 28 Feb 2022
Further Afield
Discover our region's dark skies in the Northumberland Dark Skies Festival 2022, 12th – 28th...
May 10th 2021 to May 23rd 2021
Foodie
10 May 2021 to 23 May 2021
Heaton
The Fenwick Exchange is a new, two-week artisanal market within Fenwick Food Hall from Monday...
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Newcastle City Centre
Take some time out and find a moment of calm within Newcastle's bustling city centre...
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Tynemouth
King Edwards Bay is a small sandy bay enclosed by cliffs and grassy banks, making...
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Further Afield
Please ring to check opening times before travelling as they change according to the tide...
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Jesmond
The Holy Hobo is a popular Jesmond hotspot, where you're promised good vibes, great food...
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Ouseburn
Hoults Yard has been transformed in recent years from an industrial estate to a funky...
Food & Drink
Newcastle City Centre
The Globe is one of the region's only truly independent music venues. Because we're independent...
Shopping
Newcastle City Centre
Fenwick is Newcastle's most famous flagship department store and much-loved shopping haven that offers visitors...
Food & Drink
Newcastle City Centre
Situated opposite Theatre Royal, Harry's Bar and Brasserie offers an imaginative lunch, pre-theatre, dinner and...
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