Opened by Her Majesty The Queen in May 2002. It has a spectacular arch and is made of 850 tonnes of steel. It takes just 4 minutes to open for ships to pass and is worth a visit at night when the bridge is fully illuminated. Advertise with us Manage your choices
Toon Tour Hop on and off the Newcastle Gateshead Toon Tour so you can experience the sights & delights of Newcastle city centre & Gateshead. Open top tour View route