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Angel of the North

What:
Buildings

Where:
Durham Road, Gateshead, NE9 7UB.
Nearest metro:
Gateshead
One of the most visible symbols of North East pride, the celebrated ‘Angel’, built from 200 tonnes of steel was created by Antony Gormley OBE. It stands 20m high and is seen by 33 million people...
The Biscuit Factory

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Where:
Stoddart Street, Newcastle, NE2 1AN.
Nearest metro:
Manors
The Biscuit Factory covers 32,000sq.ft. with two floors of gallery space, over 30 artists’ studios, an award-winning restaurant, a café and areas for event hire and conferences. Open: Sunday...
- Disabled access
Bessie Surtees House

What:
Buildings
Nearest metro:
Central Station
These two five-storey 16th and 17th century merchants’ houses are fine examples of Jacobean domestic architecture. It is best known as the scene of the elopement of Bessie with John Scott, later...
The Black Gate

What:
Buildings

Where:
Castle Arch, St Nicholas’ Street, Newcastle.
Nearest metro:
Central Station
Nearest Quaylink stop:
Central Station
Bus services:
Many
The Black Gate is the impressive medieval gatehouse to the Castle Keep, surmounted by a 17th Century house. External viewing only. Tel: 0191 261 5390
Blackfriars

What:
Buildings
Nearest metro:
Central Station
Nearest Quaylink stop:
Central Station
Bus services:
Many
This former monastery, dating from the 13th Century and later used as a meeting place for the city’s craft guilds, has now been renovated and is home to craft shops, an award-winning restaurant...
Chinatown

What:
Buildings
Nearest metro:
St James
Nearest Quaylink stop:
Central Station
Bus services:
Many
NewcastleGateshead’s colourful Chinatown is centred around Stowell Street. As well as an array of craft shops and specialist supermarkets, you’ll find many superb Chinese restaurants. www....
- Disabled access
- Entry charge
Collingwood Monument

What:
Buildings
Nearest metro:
Tynemouth
Bus services:
Many
Collingwood Monument looks out over the mouth of the River Tyne and is a memorial to Lord Collingwood who took command of the British Navy following the death of Nelson at Trafalgar. The...
Grey's Monument

What:
Buildings
Nearest metro:
Monument
Bus services:
Many
Erected in 1838 to commemorate Earl Grey and his contribution to the passing of the Great Reform Bill, this Roman Doric column of hard millstone grit stands 135ft tall and is set on a base of...
St Nicholas' Cathedral

What:
Buildings

Where:
Mosley Street, Newcastle, NE1 1PF
Nearest metro:
Central Station
Bus services:
Many
The area around St Nicholas’ Cathedral and the Castle form the medieval core of Newcastle. The Church is mainly 14th century, with a 15th century Lantern Tower. Medieval treasures include the...
- Disabled access
St Paul's Church, Jarrow

What:
Buildings

Where:
Church Bank, Jarrow, NE32 3DZ.
Nearest metro:
Bede
Originally built in AD681-685, its chancel survives intact. It has the oldest dated dedication stone of any church in England and was one half of the twin monastery of Wearmouth-Jarrow, home to...

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Free entry: Free entry
Special offer: Special offer
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