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The Victoria Tunnel, Ouseburn Newcastle
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.
Angel of the North, Gateshead
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.
intu 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
Blackfriars is open! Safety of staff and visitors is paramount. Read Blackfriars' full reopening plan...
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Newcastle
Discovery Museum reopened on 1 September 2020. Some areas of the Museum are closed until...
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Newcastle
CBK's Adventure Co offer socially-distanced kayak and paddle board hire, everyday. Their popular guided tours...
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Newcastle
Central Arcade in the heart of Newcastle city centre is a must-visit tourist attraction which...
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Newcastle
Tours of St. James’ Park Stadium are available to book for a limited number of...
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Newcastle
Fenwick Newcastle is now open with new safety measures in place so that shops and...
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Newcastle
Unfortunately - as a result of recent and tightening local lockdown restrictions in Newcastle, Wylam...
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Further Afield
Alnwick Castle is now open with new safety measures and guidelines in place which include...
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Newcastle
The Newcastle Toon Tour will start running from Saturday 4 April 2020. We'll keep you...
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Newcastle
Great North Museum: Hancock will reopen on 1 September 2020. Great North Museum are admitting...
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Gateshead
BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art on Gateshead Quayside is open. Book your free visit today...
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Gateshead
Since spreading its wings in February 1998, Antony Gormley's Angel of the North in...
Newcastle Castle has reopened and ready...
Great North Museum: Hancock will reopen...
Alnwick Castle is now open with...
Since spreading its wings in...
Post date: 20th October 2020
Christmas in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne would not be the same without a visit to Fenwick’s Christmas Window which is a much-loved part of a long-standing Geordie Christmas tradition. But what will be the theme of this year's Fenwick Christmas Window?
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31 Dec 2020
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31 Dec 2020 to 31 Dec 2020
Newcastle
Newcastle's annual New Year's Eve family-friendly fireworks normally take place during early evening on 3...
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Further Afield
Cragside National Trust has reopened and is now taking bookings for timed slots. All visitors...
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Newcastle
After a successful fundraising campaign, Mog on the Tyne intends to reopen! Please keep an...
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Further Afield
Find out how Slaley Hall Hotel in Northumberland has reopened safely. Read their Clean and...
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Further Afield
Kynren has been postponed for 2020 due to the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the covid-19 measures...
8 Nov 2020 to 31 Dec 2020
Seasonal
8 Nov 2020 to 31 Dec 2020
Newcastle
Fenwick's Christmas window 2020 is based on classic children's book The Wind in the Willows...
A very happy birthday to Newcastle's Grainger Market! On 22 October 2020, Grainger Market hits an...
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Tynemouth
The cafe at Tynemouth Aquarium is taking part in the Eat Out To Help Out...
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Newcastle
Ernest Cafe in Ouseburn has reopened with some new measures in place: Table service onlyPre-booking...
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Newcastle
The Newcastle Toon Tour will start running from Saturday 4 April 2020. We'll keep you...
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Hadrian's Wall
Chesters Roman Fort on Hadrian's Wall is open for visitors! Tickets are available to book...
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Newcastle
The Town Wall is now closed until further notice (Updated 8 October 2020) Walk up...
10 Feb 2020 to 10 Feb 2021
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10 Feb 2020 to 10 Feb 2021
Newcastle
Discovery Museum invite you to find out what it's like to be an RAF pilot...
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Further Afield
The Castle with its magnificent cross-shaped keep crowns a hilltop above the River Coquet. Once...
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Newcastle
Any visitor to NewcastleGateshead who surveys the city skyline can be left in little doubt...
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Further Afield
Laserforce offers you the ultimate laser tag game. Using state-of-the-art laser tag packs, score points...
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Further Afield
Cragside National Trust has reopened and is now taking bookings for timed slots. All visitors...
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Newcastle
Ouseburn Farm has reopened with new safety measures in place. Pre-book you visit on the...
Welcome to a new decade in NewcastleGateshead - we're really looking forward to sharing...
1 Dec 2020 to 31 Mar 2021
1 Dec 2020 to 31 Mar 2021
The Shipley Art Gallery has teamed up with five local artists from the North East...
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Newcastle
Pitcher and Piano on Newcastle Quayside has reopened. Taking food and drinks reservations for a...
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Gateshead Council has confirmed that it has no immediate plans to reopen its leisure centres...
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Further Afield
Beamish, The Living Museum of the North will reopen its doors on 23rd July 2020...
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Newcastle
Victoria Tunnel in Ouseburn is closed due to the national lockdown restrictions but will be...
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