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less than 2 miles
Bowes Railway
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Railway
Gateshead
The Bowes Railway is the only operational and preserved standard gauge cable railway system in the world. Dating from 1826 and designed in part by George Stephenson, it was one of the world’s first modern railways.
Angel of the North
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Sightseeing
Gateshead
The Gateshead Angel of the North is Britain's largest sculpture. Find travel information and directions to the Angel of the North.
less than 5 miles
Discovery Museum
Type
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Museum
Newcastle upon Tyne
You can learn all about life in the Newcastle and Tyneside area along with eye-catching displays of area history and a fun array of group activities.
Awards
- Green Awards Green Tourism Business Scheme - Bronze 2012
- Visit England Code of Practice 2012
- Regional and Miscellaneous Use our Loos 2011
- Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Tourism Awards - Access for all Tourism Award - Highly Commended 2013
- Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Tourism Awards - Access for all Tourism Award - Silver 2014
Penshaw Monument
Type
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Landmark
Houghton Le Spring
One of the North East's most prominent landmarks, Penshaw Monument was built in 1844 in honour of the first Earl of Durham, John George Lambton. Presented to the National Trust as a gift in 1939 by the 5th Earl of Durham.
BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art
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Type:
Gallery
Gateshead
BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art is currently closed in response to the current Covid-19 pandemic. We will keep you updated as the situation changes. Housed in a landmark industrial building on the south bank of the River Tyne in Gateshead, BALTIC…
Awards
- Visit England Code of Practice 2014
Cathedral Church of St. Mary
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Cathedral / Minister
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Now the sixth tallest structure in the city, The Cathedral Church of St. Mary is a Grade 1 listed Catholic cathedral situated on Clayton Street in Newcastle upon Tyne. The building, which was completed in 1844 by designer Augustus Welby Pugin, is a…
Herrington Country Park
Type
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Parkland / Woodland Garden
HOUGHTON LE SPRING
One of the largest parks in Sunderland with walks and cycle trails, family cycling with Sustrans, an adventure play area, skate boarding, Nordic walking, model boat sailing in the lake and a variety of sculptures that celebrate the heritage of the…
Grey's Monument
Type
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Historic Site
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
A visit to Newcastle wouldn't be complete with a wander to the foot of Grey's Monument in the heart of Newcastle city centre. Situated at the head of Newcastle's finest streets - Grey Street and Grainger Street - the striking monument is one of…
Ankers House and St Mary & St Cuthbert's Church
Type
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Church / Chapel
Chester-le-Street
The cathedral church and shrine of St Cuthbert from AD883 to 995 with attached anchorage containing displays on Roman, Saxon and medieval times.
St. Mary’s Heritage Centre
Type
Type:
Heritage / Visitor Centre
Oakwellgate, Gateshead
The Heritage Centre is based within the former St Mary’s Church which dates from the 12th century and is a Grade 1 listed building.
Saltwell Park and Saltwell Towers
Type
Type:
Parkland / Woodland Garden
Gateshead
Saltwell Park, based in the heart of Gateshead, is one of Britain's finest examples of a Victorian Park. The park has seen an amazing transformation and has been restored to its Victorian splendour.
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous Green Flag Award Winner 2007/8 2007
Washington Old Hall
Type
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Historic House / Palace
Washington
At the heart of historic Washington village this picturesque stone manor house and its gardens provide a tranquil oasis, reflecting gentry life following the turbulence of the English Civil War.
Awards
- Visit England Code of Practice 2014
The Glasshouse International Centre for Music (formerly Sage Gateshead)
Type
Type:
Music Hall
Gateshead
The Glasshouse International Centre for Music is the pioneering centre for music and musical discovery on the south bank of the River Tyne.
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Business Tourism Award of the Year Bronze 2008
- Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Tourism Awards - Access for all Tourism Award - Gold 2014
- Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Tourism Awards - Sustainable Tourism Award - Silver 2013
- Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Tourism Awards - Sustainable Tourism Award - Bronze 2014
- Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Tourism Awards - Large Visitor Attraction of the Year Award – Silver 2013
- Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Tourism Awards - Large Visitor Attraction of the Year Award - Highly Commended 2014
Side Gallery & Cinema
Type
Type:
Gallery
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Side Gallery is committed to exhibiting the best in international humanist documentary, its concerns rooted in a long-term engagement with working class, marginalised and threatened communities in the North of England – and by extension with the…
The Biscuit Factory
Type
Type:
Gallery
Newcastle upon Tyne
The Biscuit Factory is the UK’s largest independent art, craft and design gallery set in the heart of Newcastle’s cultural quarter.
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Tourism Awards - Large Visitor Attraction of the Year Award - Highly Commended 2013
- Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021
Laing Art Gallery
Type
Type:
Gallery
Newcastle upon Tyne
The Laing Art Gallery is home to an important collection of 18th and 19th century painting, which is shown alongside temporary exhibitions of historic and contemporary art.
Awards
- Visit England Code of Practice 2012
- Regional and Miscellaneous Use our Loos 2011
Life Science Centre
Type
Type:
Museum
Newcastle upon Tyne
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Large Visitor Attraction of the Year Gold 2008
- Visit England Code of Practice 2014
- Regional and Miscellaneous Use our Loos 2011
- Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Tourism Awards - Large Visitor Attraction of the Year Award – Silver 2014
- Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Tourism Awards - Large Visitor Attraction of the Year Award - Highly Commended 2013
Dance City
Type
Type:
Theatre
Newcastle upon Tyne
Dance City welcomes all kinds of people with a passion for all kinds of dance and offers classes and performances in contemporary salsa, tango, ballet, tap, jazz, break dance and much, much more.
Newcastle Castle
Type
Type:
Castle / Fort
Newcastle upon Tyne
Explore
Steeped in history, this imposing Norman fortress is a rugged reminder of northern England’s turbulent past.
Newcastle Castle is where the story of Newcastle began and the reason it got its name.
WWT Washington Wetland Centre
Type
Type:
Animal Collection
Washington
Whatever the season, come rain or shine – the award-winning WWT Washington Wetland Centre is the perfect place to connect with nature.
Awards
- Green Awards Green Tourism Business Scheme - Silver 2014
- Visit England Code of Practice 2014
- Regional and Miscellaneous Tourism Awards 2009 - Bronze 2009
- Regional and Miscellaneous Tourism Awards 2011 - Gold 2011
- Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Tourism Awards - Sustainable Tourism Award - Bronze 2012
- Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Tourism Awards - Small Visitor Attraction of the Year Award - Gold 2014
- Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Tourism Awards - Small Visitor Attraction of the Year Award - Highly Commended 2013