Explore Gateshead
On the south bank of the River Tyne sits Gateshead – a town with a trendy, artisan edge as well as an expansive and beautiful countryside ready for you to explore.
Gibside National Trust, Gateshead
On the south bank of the River Tyne sits Gateshead – a town with a trendy, artisan edge as well as an expansive and beautiful countryside ready for you to explore.
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On the south bank of the River Tyne sits Gateshead – a town with a trendy, artisan edge as well as an expansive and beautiful countryside ready for you to explore.
The famous Quayside is where visitors find By The River Brew Co – a popular microbrewery and award-winning restaurant, street food market and all round hipster’s paradise. Explore further along Gateshead Quayside and find art and culture in the form of BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art and Sage Gateshead – the impressive, curved-roof music venue which can be seen from the Tyne Bridge. Wander still further along the river towards the historic Dunstan Staiths structure to enjoy a bite to eat at the independent Staiths Café.
On your way up from the River Tyne and behind hotel and spa, Hilton NewcastleGateshead, visitors should head to local favourite, The Central Bar for live music and great company.
Visitors who just love to shop should head to Metrocentre and stroll from shop to shop as they enjoy a spot of retail therapy. The massive, indoor shopping centre is home to high street shops, designer brands and big-name department stores as well as family-friendly entertainment, restaurants and bars.
Now it's time to explore Gateshead’s countryside, parks and gardens. Enjoy a peaceful stroll through woodlands, along trails and beside the meandering river at rural hotspots including Derwent Walk, Chopwell Woods and Watergate Forest Park. Tuck into a picnic whilst watching the swans on the lake at Saltwell Park or visit popular outdoor attraction, Gibside National Trust for a brilliant family day out in Gateshead.
Discover the region’s industrial past with a visit to Tanfield Railway and take a steam train ride throughout the year, with the popular North Polar Express wowing the crowds during the festive season. Or browse Shipley Art Gallery, a free gallery in Gateshead with a range of exhibitions and events for all ages.
May 9th 2026 to May 10th 2026
Entertainment
9 May 2026 to 10 May 2026
Gateshead
Presented by Baltic x Schmidt Ocean InstituteExplore the intersection of art and ocean science through...
May 21st 2026 to May 31st 2026
Entertainment
21 May 2026 to 31 May 2026
Gateshead
Imagine. Learn. Create. This exhibition is the culmination of three years of student-artist learning on...
July 11th 2026 to August 12th 2026
Family
11 Jul 2026 to 12 Aug 2026
Gateshead
Wiggly. Giggly. Everyone dancing.Think rave – but at a sensible hour. A live DJ, bubbles...
August 23rd 2026
Live Music
23 Aug 2026 to 23 Aug 2026
Gateshead
Crumbly scones meet a cult record, with nostalgia layered in as generously as the jam...
July 10th 2026
Live Music
10 Jul 2026 to 10 Jul 2026
Gateshead
A brew. A bop. A brilliant album.Crumbly scones meet cult records, with nostalgia layered in...
November 9th 2026
Live Music
9 Nov 2026 to 9 Nov 2026
Gateshead
JOY. presentMorcheeba\+ supportThis is a 14+ Event. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult...
April 18th 2026 to April 19th 2026
Benjamin Pope conducts our amazing...
March 14th 2027
Kim Wilde burst onto the...
September 21st 2026
Formed in 1997, America's Death...
April 17th 2026
Join Ben Jones, Shipley project...
Post date: 15th July 2025
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