Toon Tour - Hop on and off the Newcastle Gateshead Toon Tour so you can experience the sights & delights of Newcastle city centre & Gateshead.

An independent container community that lives and breathes beneath the iconic Tyne Bridge on the Gateshead side of the river. There’s plenty to enjoy, including the brewery and tap, restaurant and various street food vendors.

The Baltic is a centre for contemporary art, housed in the former Baltic flour mill and is now one of the biggest contemporary art spaces in Europe.

United by seven iconic bridges across a bustling Quayside, Newcastle and Gateshead form a single, diverse and extremely vibrant visitor destination in the North East of England.

Get ready to be charmed by the famous Geordie spirit in a city bursting with thriving nightlife, an award-winning restaurant scene, top-notch attractions and museums and places to stay which span comfortable affordability to four-star luxury.

Choose from a wealth of things to do in NewcastleGateshead and discover the unexpected with centuries-old history and heritage, breathtaking architecture and impressive innovation. Undeniably, NewcastleGateshead is the go-to destination for roaring nightlife. Experience the pull of a night on the Toon and be wowed by excellent culture and events all year round – from showstopping theatre, comedy and live music that sits alongside the clubs, cocktail bars and independent breweries.

A passionate city bursting with Northern pride, visit NewcastleGateshead for world-class sport at iconic venues.

Stay with us in NewcastleGateshead and explore further afield from striking city centre to beautiful coastline and rugged countryside – a varied experience all wrapped up in one visit.

Delve into our official tourism guide for NewcastleGateshead to discover the North East’s most vibrant destination.

Sage Gateshead is a home for music and musical discovery, which opened in 2004. It provides unrivalled facilities for people of all ages to make music, hear music and learn about music.

The bridge was opened by King George V on 10 October 1928 and it’s been busy ever since. It’s believed that the Sydney Harbour Bridge was modelled on the Tyne Bridge with both being built by the same company and started around the same time.

A 135 foot high monument named after locally born Earl Grey who became Prime Minister in 1830. Earl Grey was famous for steering through the Reform Act, despite facing a hostile parliament and he also reduced his own salary.

It stands on the site of the former Roman Fort of Pons Aelius which was built there due to its commanding position with views up and down the river. The original castle was built in 1080 by Robert Curthouse, the eldest son of William the Conqueror.

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