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...
Shopping
Newcastle City Centre
Fenwick Food Hall is without doubt one of the best food halls in the north...
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Newcastle City Centre
Choose from a range of fantastic guided stadium tours at the iconic St. James’ Park...
Experience live sport in the...
Life is an amazing science...
Metrocentre is Europe's largest indoor...
Sage Gateshead on NewcastleGateshead Quayside...
Post date: 12th June 2023
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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?
Heritage Open Days are back, with dozens of buildings across Newcastle and Gateshead not normally accessible to the public, set to open their doors. Discover more here.
Food & Drink
Newcastle City Centre
Hoochie Coochie is a luxury bar in Newcastle playing hard funk, solid soul and cool...
Food & Drink
The Spanish City is a dining-and-leisure centre in Whitley Bay, a seaside town in North...
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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Newcastle City Centre
This May, the popular Toon Tour open-top sightseeing bus will return to the streets of...
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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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Hadrian's Wall
Chesters Roman Fort on Hadrian's Wall is open for visitors! Tickets are available to book...
Food & Drink
Newcastle City Centre
If you’re looking for Newcastle’s oldest pub, then make your way to The Old George...
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Coast
Souter Lighthouse and The Leas is a National Trust property on the North East coastline...
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Tynemouth
Whitley Bay & Tynemouth is a coastal area on the North banks of the River...
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Newcastle City Centre
Triple A Food Tours is the North East's first walking food tour which is a...
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Ouseburn
There are two lengths of tours offered – click on the option you want to...
July 11th 2023 to September 26th 2023
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11 Jul 2023 to 26 Sep 2023
Newcastle City Centre
Welcome back to Newcastle city centre and Newcastle Quayside this summer! NE1’s Summer in the...
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