Newcastle Upon Tyres
Explore the host of wonders on offer in the North-East of England
Newcastle, alternatively known as the Toon, or the home of the Magpies, is littered with famous landmarks — the Tyne Bridge and the Angel of the North to name just a few — warm welcomes, and watering holes. That said, Newcastle isn’t all Brown Ale and steak bakes. It is home to a wide range of ways to help you spend your day.
Gateshead to Tynemouth
- 1 day
- 36.2 miles
- £0.90 avg. fuel cost
Top three road trip gems...
Location: Barrack Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4ST
The 52,000 seater stadium in the heart of the North East dominates the skyline and when you visit for a stadium tour, or matchday if you’re lucky, you will truly appreciate why this arena is of grave importance to Geordies.
Location: High Heworth, Gateshead NE10 8HN
Based in Heworth Leisure Centre is an exhilarating surfing machine which allows users the opportunity to try watersports in a safe environment with the help of experts.
Location: The Clay Shed Hoult’s Yard, Walker Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 2HL
On the boundary of Newcastle city centre is an urban mini-golfing experience like you’ve never seen before. Walk around with a cocktail in hand and laugh, or potentially cringe, at the range of features.
Contrast
This journey will take you from the town at the other side of the water, Gateshead, through the countryside, and down towards the beautiful seaside town of Tynemouth.
Beamish
After visiting various Scandinavian folk museums in the 1950s, Dr Frank Atkinson realised that he needed to do something that would help the North East of England retain its rich industrial heritage. Coal mining, ship building, and manufacturing were all being forgotten until Frank established Beamish, the living museum of the north. A colliery lamp cabin, a pit village, and pony stables are just some of the attractions featured at the museum.
BALTIC
The BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art sits on the edge of the Tyne river, just beside the bridge. The largest contemporary art institution in the UK, BALTIC’s mission is simple, “to create a greater understanding of the world through outstanding, experimental, and inspiring contemporary art which has power, relevance, and meaning for individuals and communities.” Home to 2,600 square metres of art space, this venue regularly hosts exhibitions which tackles current and topical issues.