Tyne & Wear
NewcastleGateshead - A mix of the modern and historic, renowned for its excellent shopping, nightlife and programme of festivals and events. Explore the beautiful architecture, including the ancient city walls and castle; enjoy the stunning quayside with its waterfront bars and galleries. And don’t miss the public art, such as the Angel of the North.
Sunderland - The city balances relaxing green environment, stunning coastal scenery, outstanding heritage, cultural and sporting attractions and an exciting programme of events. Look out for the National Glass Centre, Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens, Washington Old Hall and Sunderland Empire.
North Tyneside - This popular visitor destination just 8 miles east of NewcastleGateshead features Whitley Bay, Tynemouth, Cullercoats, North Shields and Wallsend. Fantastic family attractions include Blue Flag beaches, markets, the Fish Quay, outlet shopping, an aquarium, a railway museum, a world heritage site and vibrant nightlife.
South Tyneside - Sandy beaches, dramatic cliffs, colourful amusements, seafront parks and a year round entertainment programme. This stunning resort close to NewcastleGateshead and Sunderland offers historically significant attractions, cycling and walking trails, vibrant art scene, compact shopping facilities and lively nightlife.
The twin Anglo-Saxon monastery of Wearmouth-Jarrow is the nomination for World Heritage Status 2009.
Must see and do
- Blue Reef Aquarium, North Tyneside
- Segedunum (Wallsend) Roman Fort, Baths and Museum, Wallsend
- Arbeia Roman Fort and Museum, South Shields
- South Tyneside & North Tyneside National Glass Centre, Sunderland
- Empire Theatre, Sunderland
- Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens, Sunderland
- BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art, Gateshead
- The Sage, Gateshead
- Gateshead Millennium Bridge, NewcastleGateshead
- Bede’s World, South Shields
- Angel of the North, NewcastleGateshead
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