Nick’s guidebook for Gateshead/Newcastle
Sightseeing
Absolutely one of our favourites. Beamish Museum is only a 15 min drive from the property.
An outdoor museum that is fabulous for adults and children. Dogs are welcome.
The chips from Davys chip shop at the museum are amazing, however there are usually queues.
The town area is famous for the sweet shop and bakery.
You must pre book online for your tickets and arrival time slot. Once in you can stay as long as you want.
194 locals recommend
Beamish, the Living Museum of the North
Absolutely one of our favourites. Beamish Museum is only a 15 min drive from the property.
An outdoor museum that is fabulous for adults and children. Dogs are welcome.
The chips from Davys chip shop at the museum are amazing, however there are usually queues.
The town area is famous for the sweet shop and bakery.
You must pre book online for your tickets and arrival time slot. Once in you can stay as long as you want.
Angel of the North
Durham RoadGateshead Millennium Bridge
South Shore RoadSycamore Gap
Holy Island
City/town information
Newcastle upon Tyne
Shopping
Metrocentre
Fantastic shopping right in the centre of Newcastle.
You could walk from the house which takes around 30-40mins and takes you straight across the Tyne Bridge. It’s an easy, straight forward walk.
Or get the number 21 bus from the bus stop outside of the takeaways (turn left out of house, walk a few minutes and cross over the road).
Get the 21 bus (make sure it’s not the X21) from numerous bus stops in town and get to get off at Northbourne Street stop. This is just a couple of yards from the house.
Why not walk into town and get the bus back. There is a bus timetable available at the house.
Or walk into Gateshead Interchange and get the metro to town and get off at Monument station.
Northumberland Street
Northumberland StreetFantastic shopping right in the centre of Newcastle.
You could walk from the house which takes around 30-40mins and takes you straight across the Tyne Bridge. It’s an easy, straight forward walk.
Or get the number 21 bus from the bus stop outside of the takeaways (turn left out of house, walk a few minutes and cross over the road).
Get the 21 bus (make sure it’s not the X21) from numerous bus stops in town and get to get off at Northbourne Street stop. This is just a couple of yards from the house.
Why not walk into town and get the bus back. There is a bus timetable available at the house.
Or walk into Gateshead Interchange and get the metro to town and get off at Monument station.
Eldon Square
Percy StreetDurham
Kingston Park
102 Brunton LaneA great shopping area, with a M&S foodhall and cafe, TKMax, B&M, McDonalds, Hobby Craft and many more. There is also a Sainsbury’s nearby.
Team Valley Retail World
Tenth Avenue WestA great shopping area, with a M&S foodhall and cafe, TKMax, B&M, McDonalds, Hobby Craft and many more. There is also a Sainsbury’s nearby.
Silverlink Retail Park
Cinema
A fantastic cinema. Only £5 per person for any day and any screening. Book online for ease.
Approximately 15 mins easy walk to from the house. Or if driving there, then park in the Tesco carpark and the Vue is right outside of where the escalators brings you out. Don’t forget to pick up a park voucher code from the basket at the Vue or ask an assistant. Use this code at the parking ticket machine on your way out to receive free parking.
If going on a Tuesday or Wednesday then use a Meerkat code to book 2 for 1 tickets. If you don’t have a code then let me know and I can try send you one.
Stop in at Tesco’s on your way back to the car to pick up some food shopping.
9 locals recommend
Vue Cinema Gateshead
Trinity SquareA fantastic cinema. Only £5 per person for any day and any screening. Book online for ease.
Approximately 15 mins easy walk to from the house. Or if driving there, then park in the Tesco carpark and the Vue is right outside of where the escalators brings you out. Don’t forget to pick up a park voucher code from the basket at the Vue or ask an assistant. Use this code at the parking ticket machine on your way out to receive free parking.
If going on a Tuesday or Wednesday then use a Meerkat code to book 2 for 1 tickets. If you don’t have a code then let me know and I can try send you one.
Stop in at Tesco’s on your way back to the car to pick up some food shopping.
Fab Cinema within the Metrocentre. Also near the restaurants etc ideal if you are also looking for food.
More expensive than the Vue Cinema but handy if you want to tie it in with shopping and food.
Parking is free.
If going on a Tuesday or Wednesday then use a Meerkat code to book 2 for 1 tickets. If you don’t have a code then let me know and I can try send you one.
15 locals recommend
ODEON Metrocentre
48 Hollinside RdFab Cinema within the Metrocentre. Also near the restaurants etc ideal if you are also looking for food.
More expensive than the Vue Cinema but handy if you want to tie it in with shopping and food.
Parking is free.
If going on a Tuesday or Wednesday then use a Meerkat code to book 2 for 1 tickets. If you don’t have a code then let me know and I can try send you one.
Beach/Coast/Seaside
Beadnell
Beadnell Bay
Tynemouth
Druridge Bay
Family park
Just a few minutes walk from the house and is a fantastic family park. Ideal for children with great play areas and even a maze.
You can feed the ducks at the lake and go for a stroke around the grounds of the park. Also ideal for joggers.
There is a huge field for a picnic and relax.
Go see the chickens and Peacock or have a walk down to the dene.
47 locals recommend
Saltwell Park station
Just a few minutes walk from the house and is a fantastic family park. Ideal for children with great play areas and even a maze.
You can feed the ducks at the lake and go for a stroke around the grounds of the park. Also ideal for joggers.
There is a huge field for a picnic and relax.
Go see the chickens and Peacock or have a walk down to the dene.
Museum
Shipley Art gallery is directly opposite the house therefore just a minute or 2 walk.
Entry is free and no need to book.
7 locals recommend
Shipley Art Gallery
Prince Consort RoadShipley Art gallery is directly opposite the house therefore just a minute or 2 walk.
Entry is free and no need to book.
Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art
South Shore RoadFabulous Museum, ideal for both adults and children.
The museum is free entry and right in the heart of Newcastle, just a few minutes walk from Northumberland Street.
50 locals recommend
The Great North Museum
Barras BridgeFabulous Museum, ideal for both adults and children.
The museum is free entry and right in the heart of Newcastle, just a few minutes walk from Northumberland Street.
Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art
South Shore Road