Tel: 0118 971 4700
Angel of the North
Gateshead
Tyne and Wear
United Kingdom
Standing on a hill overlooking the A1 road and East Coast Mainline railway, the iconic Angel of the North in Gateshead is one of the UK’s most instantly recognisable landmarks, and with an estimated 90,000 motorists alone per day driving past the 20-metre 200-tonne angel, it is possibly the most frequently viewed sculpture in the world. Designed by controversial artist Antony Gormley and erected in 1998, the Angel of the North has inspired the passions of people from around the country – people either love it or hate it – the hallmarks surely of truly great art.
Gateshead
Tyne and Wear
United Kingdom
Standing on a hill overlooking the A1 road and East Coast Mainline railway, the iconic Angel of the North in Gateshead is one of the UK’s most instantly recognisable landmarks, and with an estimated 90,000 motorists alone per day driving past the 20-metre 200-tonne angel, it is possibly the most frequently viewed sculpture in the world. Designed by controversial artist Antony Gormley and erected in 1998, the Angel of the North has inspired the passions of people from around the country – people either love it or hate it – the hallmarks surely of truly great art.
Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art
South Shore Road
Gateshead
Tyne and Wear
NE8 3BA
United Kingdom
Tel: 0191 478 1810
Standing on a hill overlooking the A1 road and East Coast Mainline railway, the iconic Angel of the North in Gateshead is one of the UK’s most instantly recognisable landmarks, and with an estimated 90,000 motorists alone per day driving past the 20-metre 200-tonne angel, it is possibly the most frequently viewed sculpture in the world. Designed by controversial artist Antony Gormley and erected in 1998, the Angel of the North has inspired the passions of people from around the country – people either love it or hate it – the hallmarks surely of truly great art.
South Shore Road
Gateshead
Tyne and Wear
NE8 3BA
United Kingdom
Tel: 0191 478 1810
Standing on a hill overlooking the A1 road and East Coast Mainline railway, the iconic Angel of the North in Gateshead is one of the UK’s most instantly recognisable landmarks, and with an estimated 90,000 motorists alone per day driving past the 20-metre 200-tonne angel, it is possibly the most frequently viewed sculpture in the world. Designed by controversial artist Antony Gormley and erected in 1998, the Angel of the North has inspired the passions of people from around the country – people either love it or hate it – the hallmarks surely of truly great art.
Bessie Surtees’ House
Sandhill
Quayside
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE1 3JF
United Kingdom
Tel: 0191 269 1200
Situated on the Quayside in Newcastle, Bessie Surtees’ House is two merchant’s houses dating from the 16th and 17th centuries. Remarkably well preserved, they display some of the finest features of Jacobean domestic architecture in the UK. There is a visitors’ centre detailing the intriguing history of the buildings, and the site is also the home of the north-east branch of English Heritage. The house is best known as the scene of the elopement in 1772 of Bessie Surtees and John Scott, who later went on to become Lord Chancellor.
Sandhill
Quayside
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE1 3JF
United Kingdom
Tel: 0191 269 1200
Situated on the Quayside in Newcastle, Bessie Surtees’ House is two merchant’s houses dating from the 16th and 17th centuries. Remarkably well preserved, they display some of the finest features of Jacobean domestic architecture in the UK. There is a visitors’ centre detailing the intriguing history of the buildings, and the site is also the home of the north-east branch of English Heritage. The house is best known as the scene of the elopement in 1772 of Bessie Surtees and John Scott, who later went on to become Lord Chancellor.
Discovery Museum
Blandford Square
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE1 4JA
United Kingdom
Tel: 0191 232 6789
Newcastle’s Discovery Museum is a wonderful portrayal of the history of Newcastle-upon-Tyne – the city, the region and its people. Unearth the hidden gems of history, from the times of the Romans and Knights to shipbuilders and coal miners. The information is presented in an involving and interactive way, with fascinating exhibitions and displays, as well as important collections of maritime, social, fashion and military history. There is a constantly changing display of temporary exhibitions, while the permanent displays include Turbinia - the world's first steam turbine powered ship.
Blandford Square
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE1 4JA
United Kingdom
Tel: 0191 232 6789
Newcastle’s Discovery Museum is a wonderful portrayal of the history of Newcastle-upon-Tyne – the city, the region and its people. Unearth the hidden gems of history, from the times of the Romans and Knights to shipbuilders and coal miners. The information is presented in an involving and interactive way, with fascinating exhibitions and displays, as well as important collections of maritime, social, fashion and military history. There is a constantly changing display of temporary exhibitions, while the permanent displays include Turbinia - the world's first steam turbine powered ship.
Hatton Gallery
The Quadrangle
University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE1 7RU
United Kingdom
Tel: 0191 222 6057
The Hatton Gallery at the University of Newcastle opened in 1926 and is one of the most important galleries of international art outside of London. It offers a varied and hugely involving programme of touring exhibitions and displays, in addition to permanent displays from Hatton’s collection. Some of the highlights of the Hatton Gallery include the wonderful Uhlman Collection of West African Sculpture and the intriguing Elterwater Merzbarn by Kurt Schwitters.
The Quadrangle
University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE1 7RU
United Kingdom
Tel: 0191 222 6057
The Hatton Gallery at the University of Newcastle opened in 1926 and is one of the most important galleries of international art outside of London. It offers a varied and hugely involving programme of touring exhibitions and displays, in addition to permanent displays from Hatton’s collection. Some of the highlights of the Hatton Gallery include the wonderful Uhlman Collection of West African Sculpture and the intriguing Elterwater Merzbarn by Kurt Schwitters.
Laing Art Gallery
New Bridge Street
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE1 8AG
United Kingdom
Tel: 0191 232 7734
The Laing Art Gallery in Newcastle has been regarded as one of the north’s most esteemed galleries for more than a century now, and with a steady stream of new exhibitions, it continues to attract visitors. There is a beautiful permanent collection of 18th and 19th century paintings and watercolours, as well as contemporary artwork and through the national competition, Laing Solo, also showcases emerging artists. In addition to this the Laing also offers a learning programme for visitors to enjoy throughout the year.
New Bridge Street
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE1 8AG
United Kingdom
Tel: 0191 232 7734
The Laing Art Gallery in Newcastle has been regarded as one of the north’s most esteemed galleries for more than a century now, and with a steady stream of new exhibitions, it continues to attract visitors. There is a beautiful permanent collection of 18th and 19th century paintings and watercolours, as well as contemporary artwork and through the national competition, Laing Solo, also showcases emerging artists. In addition to this the Laing also offers a learning programme for visitors to enjoy throughout the year.
Life Science Centre
Times Square
Scotswood Road
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE1 4EP
United Kingdom
Tel: 0191 243 8210
The Life Science Centre in Newcastle is an award-winning and novel day out for the family, where you will discover just how amazing life is! Discover where life comes from and how it works; learn about DNA and how it is intrinsically linked with the blueprints of all life forms. The information is presented in a fun, interactive fashion that will appeal to the whole family.
Times Square
Scotswood Road
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE1 4EP
United Kingdom
Tel: 0191 243 8210
The Life Science Centre in Newcastle is an award-winning and novel day out for the family, where you will discover just how amazing life is! Discover where life comes from and how it works; learn about DNA and how it is intrinsically linked with the blueprints of all life forms. The information is presented in a fun, interactive fashion that will appeal to the whole family.
The Sage Gateshead
Gateshead
Tyne and Wear
NE8 2YR
United Kingdom
Tel: 0191 443 4666
Following the redevelopment of Newcastle’s Quayside, it became clear that Gateshead’s waterfront must follow suit, and in the Sage Gateshead the project has a striking and controversial centrepiece. Designed by Lord Foster’s architectural team, the Sage Gateshead is an exciting building which has attracted plaudits and criticism in equal measures; regardless of your opinion however, the Sage is one of Tyneside’s most instantly recognisable buildings, and is emerging as one of the UK’s top music venues. It is a superb setting for concerts of popular, jazz, world, classical, dance, brass bands, experimental, folk and traditional music and is also home to the Northern Sinfonia, with an eclectic programme of events running throughout the year.
Gateshead
Tyne and Wear
NE8 2YR
United Kingdom
Tel: 0191 443 4666
Following the redevelopment of Newcastle’s Quayside, it became clear that Gateshead’s waterfront must follow suit, and in the Sage Gateshead the project has a striking and controversial centrepiece. Designed by Lord Foster’s architectural team, the Sage Gateshead is an exciting building which has attracted plaudits and criticism in equal measures; regardless of your opinion however, the Sage is one of Tyneside’s most instantly recognisable buildings, and is emerging as one of the UK’s top music venues. It is a superb setting for concerts of popular, jazz, world, classical, dance, brass bands, experimental, folk and traditional music and is also home to the Northern Sinfonia, with an eclectic programme of events running throughout the year.
Segedunum Roman Fort, Baths & Museum
Buddle Street
Wallsend
Tyne and Wear
NE28 6HR
United Kingdom
Tel: 0191 236 9347
Hadrian’s Wall marked the northernmost extremity of the Roman Empire, and stretched from the Solway Firth in Cumbria to Wallsend – now part of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Segedunum (meaning ‘strong fort’) was the last outpost of the wall, and for more than 300 years was garrisoned by some 600 soldiers. Today the excavated remains of the fort are open to visitors, and feature fabulous reconstructions and interactive displays to show what life was like on the Roman frontier. There is also a reconstructed bathhouse, a 100-foot viewing tower, a Roman Gallery and an Industry Gallery charting the history of Wallsend over the centuries after the Roman occupation.
Buddle Street
Wallsend
Tyne and Wear
NE28 6HR
United Kingdom
Tel: 0191 236 9347
Hadrian’s Wall marked the northernmost extremity of the Roman Empire, and stretched from the Solway Firth in Cumbria to Wallsend – now part of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Segedunum (meaning ‘strong fort’) was the last outpost of the wall, and for more than 300 years was garrisoned by some 600 soldiers. Today the excavated remains of the fort are open to visitors, and feature fabulous reconstructions and interactive displays to show what life was like on the Roman frontier. There is also a reconstructed bathhouse, a 100-foot viewing tower, a Roman Gallery and an Industry Gallery charting the history of Wallsend over the centuries after the Roman occupation.