Places to stay in Tyne and Wear
Find fascinating art, intriguing nature and entertainment in abundance. Discover café culture and shoppers’ paradise in the cities, give the kids a treat and explore rich history in every hidden corner.
Treat yourself to some retail therapy in NewcastleGateshead: browse Europe’s largest indoor shopping complex, the MetroCentre, wander down Grey Street in Grainger Town and admire the superb Regency architecture or seek out something individual in the boutiques and markets. Relax in one of the numerous pavement cafes – cappuccino in hand – and take our pick from dishes spanning the globe.
Take in a play at The Sage Gateshead, a truly magnificent building staging outstanding theatrical performances and live music. Explore the constantly changing exhibitions in the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art and listen intently to talks given by the featured artists. Then stride over the awesome Millennium Bridge to NewcastleGateshead Quayside t see even more spectacular architecture and party the night away in one of the many nightclubs.