Guidebook for Tyne and Wear
Food Scene
For special occasions, high quality food in lovely surroundings.
7 locals recommend
Blackfriars Cookery School
Friars StreetFor special occasions, high quality food in lovely surroundings.
The best place for outside dining (weather permitting!!) Sample different beers brewed on the premises.
The Big Lamp Brewery
Grange RoadThe best place for outside dining (weather permitting!!) Sample different beers brewed on the premises.
Sightseeing
Angel of the North
Durham RoadIconic Anthony Gormley work
Bamburgh Castle
40 The Wyndingsurrounded by beautiful beaches and small fishing villages.
Short boat ride to sea many seabirds, including Puffins, also grey seals (seasonal so check before you go)
Farne Islands
Short boat ride to sea many seabirds, including Puffins, also grey seals (seasonal so check before you go)
Hexham
Market town with a beautiful Abbey.
Durham
Compact city with magnificent cathedral
Parks & Nature
Vast open water and forest with paths and cycle trails. Also fantastic observatory.
34 locals recommend
Kielder Forest
Vast open water and forest with paths and cycle trails. Also fantastic observatory.
Arts & Culture
The Sage Gateshead station
Concerts in an iconic building near the Tyne Bridge
Utilita Arena
Arena WayVenue for many concerts and shows.
Shopping
Metrocentre
Shopping, food and drink with cinema and bowling all under one roof.
Essentials
Asda Lemington Supermarket
Unit 1a Northumberland Rdsmall Asda with most of what you need - 2 minutes from property
Getting Around
Monument station
Lisle StreetMetro system covers most of Tyne and Wear
Newcastle Central Station
Neville StreetMain railway station