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
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Newcastle City Centre
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Newcastle City Centre
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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.
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Newcastle City Centre
Fenwick is Newcastle's most famous flagship department store and much-loved shopping haven that offers visitors...
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Newcastle City Centre
Newcastle City Library is a six-storey building housing a 185 seat performance space, a viewing...
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Newcastle City Centre
Boulevard is Newcastle’s best entertainment venue where Burlesque meets Broadway! Shows are spectacular productions with...
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Gateshead
Relax, unwind and discover the fantastic range of arts and design on show in the...
Food & Drink
Ouseburn
The Tyne Bar has been one of Newcastle's best-loved independent pubs since it first opened...
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Newcastle City Centre
A slice of Havana’s heyday in the heart of Newcastle. Dazzling cocktails, delicious food and...
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Newcastle City Centre
Grainger Town is one of the dazzling jewels in Newcastle's crown, with classical architecture designed...
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Quayside
NewcastleGateshead Quayside welcomes a stunning new riverside Italian restaurant in collaboration with INNSiDE by Meliá...
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Further Afield
Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens is a magnificent English Heritage venue just outside Newcastle-Upon-Tyne. An...
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Hadrian's Wall
Housesteads Roman Fort on Hadrian's Wall is open for visitors looking for a day out...
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Newcastle City Centre
After a lengthy transformation, Newcastle's City Pool and Turkish Baths reopened in 2019 as an...
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Newcastle City Centre
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