Tyne and Wear

Angel of the North

The Angel of the North is a new landmark at the entrance to Tyneside. Its wide, open arms greet visitors as they reach Gateshead, whether they come by road or rail.

Bedes World

Discover the exciting world of Venerable Bede, early Europe’s greatest scholar who lived and worked at the monastery of Wearmouth Jarrow 1300 years ago.

Birkheads Gardens

A three acre country garden created by the present owners with over 500 yards of colour themed mixed borders. There are also ponds, orchards with young specimen trees under-planted with bulbs, Bowes Railway herb garden, a wildflower meadow, circular slate garden 30 metres in diameter planted for scent with old roses, scented shrubs and perennials.

Hancock Museum

Newcastle’s premier natural history museum unravels the natural world, through sensational galleries and close encounters with resident reptiles and insects.

Museum of Antiquities

At the Museum of Antiquities you will find the largest archaeological collection in the North of England. You can see prehistoric rock art, Stone Age axes, significant Bronze Age tools and pottery.

Tyne Bridge

The world famous Tyne Bridge spans Newcastle and Gateshead in the north east of England. Although it is the most famous of the bridges that crosses the River Tyne; it was only finished in 1928 (when George V opened it).

Woodhorn Colliery Museum

Set in the Queen Elizabeth II Country Park, Woodhorn Colliery is the only coalmining museum in Northumberland. It offers excellent facilities for a great day out.