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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Standing proudly over the River Tyne, the Gateshead Millennium Bridge is an architectural wonder, gracefully linking the bustling Quayside areas of Gateshead and Newcastle upon Tyne. Known affectionately as the ‘Blinking Eye’ bridge, it’s the world’s first and only tilting bridge, and you might even be lucky enough to witness its spectacular tilt for passing ships during your visit.<\/p>\n
A stroll across this award-winning structure offers breathtaking panoramic views of the river, the historic Swing Bridge, and the impressive Sage Gateshead and Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art. It’s perfectly situated for those exploring without a car, allowing you to seamlessly walk between the cultural delights of both cities. After arriving by coach, simply follow the riverside paths to discover charming eateries, independent shops, and fascinating galleries, all within easy reach.<\/p>\n","expressive-title":"Millennium Bridge","map":{"address":"Gateshead Millennium Bridge, S Shore Rd, Gateshead NE8 3BA, UK","lat":54.9698028,"lng":-1.599132,"zoom":5,"place_id":"ChIJd5hmopVwfkgRg4txnrwlKDY","street_name":"South Shore Road","city":"Gateshead","country":"United Kingdom","country_short":"GB"},"image":{"ID":768,"id":768,"title":"Millennium Bridge","filename":"Gateshead_millennium_bridge_open.jpg","filesize":"233559","url":"https:\/\/scenicbuses.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Gateshead_millennium_bridge_open.jpg","link":"https:\/\/scenicbuses.co.uk\/routes\/newcastle-gateshead-toon-tour-go-north-east\/gateshead_millennium_bridge_open\/","alt":"Millennium Bridge","author":"2","description":"","caption":"Millennium Bridge","name":"gateshead_millennium_bridge_open","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":759,"date":"2019-06-30 18:40:24","modified":"2019-06-30 18:40:34","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","type":"image","subtype":"jpeg","icon":"https:\/\/scenicbuses.co.uk\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":1800,"height":1200,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/scenicbuses.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Gateshead_millennium_bridge_open-180x180.jpg","thumbnail-width":180,"thumbnail-height":180,"medium":"https:\/\/scenicbuses.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Gateshead_millennium_bridge_open-760x507.jpg","medium-width":760,"medium-height":507,"medium_large":"https:\/\/scenicbuses.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Gateshead_millennium_bridge_open-1200x800.jpg","medium_large-width":1200,"medium_large-height":800,"large":"https:\/\/scenicbuses.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Gateshead_millennium_bridge_open.jpg","large-width":1200,"large-height":800,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/scenicbuses.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Gateshead_millennium_bridge_open-1536x1024.jpg","1536x1536-width":1536,"1536x1536-height":1024,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/scenicbuses.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Gateshead_millennium_bridge_open.jpg","2048x2048-width":1800,"2048x2048-height":1200,"scenic__hero--desktop":"https:\/\/scenicbuses.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Gateshead_millennium_bridge_open-1400x550.jpg","scenic__hero--desktop-width":1400,"scenic__hero--desktop-height":550,"scenic__hero--medium":"https:\/\/scenicbuses.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Gateshead_millennium_bridge_open-950x550.jpg","scenic__hero--medium-width":950,"scenic__hero--medium-height":550,"scenic__gallery--l":"https:\/\/scenicbuses.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Gateshead_millennium_bridge_open-750x500.jpg","scenic__gallery--l-width":750,"scenic__gallery--l-height":500,"scenic__gallery--m":"https:\/\/scenicbuses.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Gateshead_millennium_bridge_open-372x248.jpg","scenic__gallery--m-width":372,"scenic__gallery--m-height":248,"scenic__gallery--s":"https:\/\/scenicbuses.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Gateshead_millennium_bridge_open-246x164.jpg","scenic__gallery--s-width":246,"scenic__gallery--s-height":164,"scenic__location":"https:\/\/scenicbuses.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Gateshead_millennium_bridge_open-400x300.jpg","scenic__location-width":400,"scenic__location-height":300,"scenic__route":"https:\/\/scenicbuses.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Gateshead_millennium_bridge_open-500x500.jpg","scenic__route-width":500,"scenic__route-height":500}},"gallery":false,"duplication--copied":true,"subtitle":"Experience the iconic Gateshead Millennium Bridge: A unique tilting marvel connecting vibrant Quayside cities on the River Tyne.","admin-ai-notes":"The Millennium Bridge is a significant and iconic landmark, making the 100-150 word length appropriate. The content focuses on its unique features, views, and ease of access for car-free travellers.","admin-ai-generator":"Make.Gemini.2025-12-24.v2","related-term-id":"425"},"yoast_head":"\n