The North East never needs any excuse to party, so expect some serious celebrations this summer as Gateshead's Angel of the North marks its 10th birthday on 22 June. The compact city centre offers the perfect weekend break, while the coast is more inviting than ever at this time of the year.
3-22 May 08 A hearty food festival offering up a smorgasbord of the region's best grub and booze. Think bustling food markets, chef demos and a giant afternoon tea part on the banks of the River Tyne.
17 May 08A great free cultural crawl, as the North East's finest cultural venues stay up late for one night, with a free bus running between them all evening.
Now is a prime time of the year to visit these stunning landscaped gardens, as 3,000 roses start blooming from around Midsummer's Day.
A huge converted Victorian factory providing a vibrant, friendly environment for art, artists and customers. Everything from paintings, prints, sculpture, ceramics, glass, furniture and jewellery is on sale.
Extensive collection of paintings and sculptures, including work by Gauguin, John Martin, Stanley Spencer and Henry Moore. Decorative arts from the 16th-18th centuries, including silver, glassware and ceramics from Tyneside.
The North East's most popular free museum and the hands-on place to find out about life in Tyneside. From the area's renowned maritime history to world-changing science and technology, there’s something for everyone.
This breathtaking sculpture is Britain’s largest and can be seen from various points throughout the city. It was created by sculptor Antony Gormley to begin Gateshead’s 1998 public art programme.
The biggest gallery of its kind in the world presents a dynamic international programme of contemporary visual art. Exhibitions range from blockbusters to innovative new work by artists working within the local community.
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A Newcastle based company stocking clothing, footwear and accessories by a range of renowned brands and designers.The place to find something that little bit different.
This is Newcastle’s largest traditional market, situated in an elegant, classically styled market near Grey’s Monument. It sells mainly meat and vegetables and is also home to the unique Marks and Spencer Original Penny Bazaar, the world’s smallest Marks and Spencer store. There’s also an arts and craft fair on the second Saturday of each month.
A long-established vintage store specialising in glamorous evening wear and accessories – but that’s not all. Original furniture and décor from the 50s, 60s and 70s are also on sale.
Elegant, opulent and hidden behind an impressive façade, this restaurant has an innovative menu inspired by the food of Salento in Puglia, Italy.
Dating back to 1239, this is the oldest purpose-built restaurant in the country. It is also one of Newcastle’s most recognised eateries and has recently been awarded ‘Best Roast Dinner in the UK’ by actor Kevin Spacey.
Hidden away in the heart of the city, Comfort combines an intimate and relaxed atmosphere with critically acclaimed food and an outstanding selection of wine. As many ingredients as possible are sourced from small farms and artisan producers in Northumberland, County Durham and Cumbria.
Based on the theme of a Manhattan apartment, this venue sets slick new standards of eating and drinking in Newcastle. Two bars, a cocktail bar and a members’ lounge help cater for anyone’s mood.
A fantastic pub venue including a basement bar regarded as one of the best places in town to catch the hottest talent emerging from the thriving local music scene.
A station bar that has rediscovered it past grandeur, Centurion is very ornate and a great place to break your journey.
The North East’s most exciting science centre which hosts an ongoing and award-winning exhibition based on the theme of life. This vibrant centre offers live science shows, an interactive dome theatre, hands-on displays and family based laboratory workshops.
Built in the period 1168 – 1178, this is the original starting point for Hadrian’s Wall and it stands on the site of the ‘New Castle’ built in 1080 and from which the city takes its name. There’s a small museum in the keep and the roof offers spectacular views over Newcastle Gateshead.
With its interesting public art, this is the perfect place for a stroll. From the Quayside you can see the latest bridge on the River Tyne, the Gateshead Millennium Bridge – affectionately known as the ‘blinking eye’ due to its opening mechanism. There’s also an array of bars and restaurants to stop off at.
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