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Newcastlegateshead Description
United by seven bridges across a spectacular riverscape, Newcastle (a city on the north bank of the River Tyne) and Gateshead (a town on the south bank) form a single, diverse and extremely vibrant visitor destination.
With so many different areas each offering new sights, sounds and experiences, you’ll be amazed at how much is on offer whatever your tastes. World-class culture, vibrant nightlife, award-winning dining, inspiring heritage, fantastic shopping and acclaimed architecture are linked here, as nowhere else, by the famous Geordie spirit which flows throughout NewcastleGateshead and is symbolised by Antony Gormley’s iconic Angel of the North as it welcomes travellers to the area.
With fantastic shopping provided by Eldon Square, one of the UK’s largest city centre shopping complex, and Gateshead’s Metrocentre offering visitors heaps of choice as Europe’s largest indoor shopping and leisure complex, you might have trouble deciding where to start! Even the most individual shopper will find something to suit them in boutique-lined High Bridge Street or the fashion-conscious suburb of Jesmond which, only a short walk from the city centre or an even shorter Metro ride, is awash with bars, restaurants and hotels to re-fuel when you shop ‘till you drop!
The Quayside is a spectacular area day and night with the iconic Gateshead Millennium Bridge, the world’s first and only tilting bridge, linking Newcastle and Gateshead for pedestrians and cyclists. BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art is an art-lover’s dream, whilst Newcastle’s array of riverside bars, pubs, clubs and restaurants, paired with The Sage Gateshead’s diverse programme of musical events, ensure you’ll be well catered for through daylight to nightlife.
Newcastle’s Castle Keep is one of the finest examples of a Northern Keep in the country with 2, 000 years of history to delight the budding historian, whilst Grainger Town’s stunning neo-classical architecture is nowhere better visible than on the beautiful Grey Street, Academy of Urbanism’s 2010 Great Street Award winner.
With over half of Gateshead comprised of mature woodland, riverbanks, ponds and wildflower meadows, you’ll be surprised at how easy it is to escape the bustle of the city for a more relaxed experience. Derwent Walk Country Park and Watergate Forest Park offer acres of woodland walks and waterside wildflower meadows where mining and industry once thrived and are now home to majestic Red Kites, whilst National Trust site Gibside includes a Palladian chapel and ruined 18th century house surrounded by acres of parkland just 15 minutes from the city centre.
Created in 2000 by Newcastle City Council and Gateshead Council as a publicly and privately funded business, NewcastleGateshead Initiative has developed a strong brand for the area - promoting it nationally and internationally as a place at the forefront of innovative culture-led regeneration.
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Michael Morpurgo's poignant story, Private Peaceful, has been adapted for stage and will be performed live at Tyne Theatre & Opera House this September.
📣We have a family ticket to giveaway for a date & time of your choice! Enter by 5 September for your chance to win 📣
https://www.newcastlegateshead.com/…/pr ivate-peaceful-at-ty…
TWO weeks today 😱💪🤢😎😊 However you're feeling, we're rooting for you! It's going to be GREAT!
We love cheering on all the runners and welcoming supporters and thousands of visitors to the city. Find out more about what's on offer while you're here: https://www.newcastlegateshead.com/whats- on
... Photo (C) Great North Run
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Don't miss out on your chance to WIN a luxury mini break for you and a friend! Travel in style with return train tickets, stay at the sophisticated 4 AA Red Star Jesmond Dene House, enjoy shopping at department store Fenwick and tuck into dinner at burger restaurant Fat Hippo. Just tell us about your ultimate getaway - http://bit.ly/2AyqIv8 #TheTyneIsNow
Celebrate the Newcastle Mela 25th Anniversary on Sun 26 & Mon 27 August. A brilliant free family event bursting with music, art and food in the heart of Newcastle. https://www.newcastlegateshead.com/…/ne wcastle-mela-2018-p8…
You can see how much Tyne Theatre & Opera House love you! They are offering £10 tickets to see Guess How Much I Love You at Tyne Theatre and Opera House on Thursday 20 & Friday 21 September!
When booking online select '£10 ticket offer' from the dropdown promotions menu and enter the code 'nutbrown'. You can also quote 'nutbrown' over the booking hotline or at the box office.
Explore Great North Museum: Hancock this weekend and discover hundreds of amazing items celebrating Northern art, design and innovation. https://getnorth2018.com/venues/great-nor th-museum/
What's your favourite ABBA hit? Warm up your vocal chords and get practicing your synchronised head movements... the former stars of smash hit musical Mamma Mia will take to the stage to perform ABBA's sensational hits LIVE at Durham CCC's Emirates Riverside.
Tickets are now on sale for the unmissable outdoor concert on Saturday 29 September 2018
🎟️ https://www.durhamccc.co.uk/tickets/event s/
Wow! Check out these amazing artist impressions of the new multimillion pound revamp of Newcastle Racecourse! The redevelopment will see the refurbishment of their existing spaces as well as the creation of a brand new events centre: https://bit.ly/2Nc9WUl
Cheers to the Bank Holiday Weekend! Join Wylam Brewery for a spot of Grill-a-Warfare and take on the Battle of the BBQs this Friday and Saturday. https://www.newcastlegateshead.com/…/gr ill-a-warfare-at-wyl…
Exciting news for Northumberland and whiskey lovers (!) as the county's first whisky distillery is announced. The Ad Gefrin Distillery and visitor centre is set to launch in Wooler. Visit Northumberland
Do you work in the tourism industry in the North East? Has your business got their entry in for the North East Tourism Awards 2018? If not, don't worry there's still a week left to apply!
Download your application form now at: www.newcastlegateshead.com/tourism-awards /apply-now
What would your ideal day of exploration around Newcastle and Gateshead involve? Foodie attractions, heritage hotspots or maybe getting off the beaten track? Tell us about your perfect mini break experience and you could win a trip to the North East - http://bit.ly/2OEme9i #TheTyneIsNow
You really must visit us this Bank Holiday weekend! Thanks to VisitBritain for their 8 Reasons Why Newcastle and the North East are Hot Right Now.
More information about Great Exhibition of the North 2018: https://getnorth2018.com/
For more tips on how to enjoy a weekend in Newcastle and Gateshead: https://www.newcastlegateshead.com/explor e
... Image of Tyne Bridge (C) Newcastle Portraits
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Get yourselves along to Live Theatre Newcastle this Saturday for FREE, drop in workshops and create your very own Gromit and Feathers McGraw from clay!
We never get bored of this view 😍 Today it's been announced that the Tyne Bridge has been given Grade II* status by Historic England.
Read all about it BBC Look North (North East & Cumbria) https://www.bbc.co.uk/…/tyne-bridge-upg raded-to-grade-ii-by…
Will leave you this cracking view of wor bridge taken over the summer. 📸 (c) Newcastle Portraits
Ooo you're making our mouths water Blackfriars Restaurant
🦁 I like to move it, move it... to Sunderland Empire to see Melman, Gloria, Alex the Lion (played by XFactor 2016 winner Matt Terry) and Marty set off on a Madagascar Musical Adventure.
Child tickets are £15 on all performances so celebrate the final weeks of the summer holidays with a splash of Madagascan sunshine! 🦁
https://www.newcastlegateshead.com/…/ma dagascar-musical-adv…
Always worth a visit to Laing Art Gallery...
Do you work in the tourism industry in the North East? Has your business got their entry in for the North East Tourism Awards 2018? If not, don't worry there's still a week left to apply!
Download your application form now at: www.newcastlegateshead.com/tourism-awards /apply-now
Do you work in the tourism industry in the North East? Has your business got their entry in for the North East Tourism Awards 2018? If not, don't worry there's still a week left to apply!
Download your application form now at: www.newcastlegateshead.com/tourism-awards /apply-now