Gateshead: The Complete Guide
Gateshead is a large town in Tyne and Wear, England, on the southern bank of the River Tyne. It is located across the Tyne from Newcastle upon Tyne to which it is joined by seven bridges. Together they form the urban core of Tyneside. The town is known for its architecture, including the Sage Gateshead, the Angel of the North and the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art.
There has been a settlement on the Gateshead side of the River Tyne, around the old river crossing where the Swing Bridge now stands, since Roman times.
Visiting Gateshead for the first time and wondering what are the top places to see in the city? In this complete guide, I share the best things to do in Gateshead on the first visit. Top help you plan your trip, I have also included an interactive map and practical tips for visiting!
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5 Best places to See in Gateshead
This complete guide to Gateshead not only tells you about the very best sights and tourist attractions for first-time visitors to the city but also provide insights into a few of our personal favorite things to do.
This is a practical guide to visiting the best places to see in Gateshead and is filled with tips and info that should answer all your questions!
Sage Gateshead
Location: Sage Gateshead Sage St Mary's Square Gateshead NE8 2JR United Kingdom | Distance: 1.70km
Visiting Sage Gateshead
BALTIC – Centre for Contemporary Art
Location: Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, South Shore Road, Gateshead, UK | Hours: 10am-6pm Wed-Mon, 10.30am-6pm Tue | Website | Distance: 1.90km
Visiting BALTIC – Centre for Contemporary Art
Washington Old Hall
Location: The Avenue, Washington, England, NE38 7LE, United Kingdom | Hours: 10:00 - 17:00 | Website | Distance: 7.80km
Visiting Washington Old Hall
Beamish
Location: Beamish, the Living Museum of the North Regional Resource Centre Beamish DH9 0RG United Kingdom | Hours: 10am-5pm Easter-Oct, 10am-4pm Nov-Easter, closed Mon & Fri Jan–mid-Feb, last admission 3pm | Price: Adult/Child £19/11 | Website | Distance: 8.60km
Visiting Beamish
Gibside
| Price: Adult £12.00, Child £6.00, Family £30.00 | Website | Distance: 8.90km
Visiting Gibside