Photos : Newcastle
Upon Tyne
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The most famous view of Newcastle is that of its bridges, spanning
the River Tyne. The newest bridge is the Gateshead Millenium
Bridge, which is a spectacular modern design. It is a footbridge
in the shape of an eyelid which opens up in order to let boats
through if they are too tall to fit underneath. In the centre
of Newcastle upon Tyne.
St. Mary's Lighthouse,
St. Mary's Island, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear. Tel: 0191 200
8650. Cross the causeway, climb the tower and experience spectacular
coastal views. Exhibitions and gift shop. Outside is a nature
reserve with facinating rockpools, flights of birds, a beach
and clifftop walks. About 10 miles east of Newcastle upon Tyne.
City Library, Princess Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE99 1DX.
Tel: 0191 277 4100. In the centre of Newcastle upon Tyne.
Blue Reef Aquarium, Tynemouth,
Grand Parade, Tynemouth, NE30 4JF. Tel 0191 258 1031. Blue Reef
Aquarium is part of an exciting new generation of wildlife attractions.
Open-top tanks allow close encounters with friendly rays. spectacular
underwater walkthrough tunnels. www.bluereefaquarium.co.uk. About
7 miles east of Newcastle upon Tyne.
Royal Quays Outlet Shopping Village, Coble Dene, North Shields,
NE29 6DW. Tel: 0191 296 3743. Royal Quays opened in 1996, with
over 50 outlet shops selling famous brands. Offers regular entertainment
and live events. royalquaysoutletcentre.co.uk. About 6 miles
east of Newcastle upon Tyne.
Tynemouth Priory and Castle
Tyne and Wear - NE30 4BZ. Tel: 0191 257 1090. Managed by English
Heritage, Tynemouth Priory is the burial place of saints and
kings, and is a place of religious significance. About 8 miles
east of Newcastle upon Tyne.
Newcastle Racecourse,
High Gosforth Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 5HP. Tel: 0191 236
2020. Set in the 812 acre High Gosforth Park Estate and home
to 26 race meetings Newcastle Racecourse is easily accessible
by road, rail and air. newcastle-racecourse.co.uk. About 3 miles
north of Newcastle upon Tyne.
Discovery Museum, Blandford Square, Newcastle upon Tyne. NE1
4JA. (0191) 232 6789. Discover the chequered history of Newcastle
upon Tyne, from Romans and Knights to ship-builders and pitmen.
Some fun and fascinating scientific exhibitions; important collections
of maritime, social history, fashion and regimental life are
on display. In the centre of Newcastle upon Tyne.
The Biscuit Factory, Stoddart
Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 1AN. The Biscuit Factory, Britain’s
biggest original art store. Two floors of exhibition spaces and
two floors of artists’ studios. We sell paintings, drawings,
prints, sculpture, photography, ceramics and glass by artists
from all over the world. Tel: 0191 261 1103. www.thebiscuitfactory.com.
In the centre of Newcastle upon Tyne.
Segedunum Roman Fort, Baths & Museum, Buddle Street, Wallsend
- Segedunum Roman Fort stood on the banks of the River Tyne,
Hadrian's Wall. Tel: 0191 236 9347.
MetroCentre, Newcastle
upon Tyne is Europe's largest shopping and leisure centre. With
almost 330 shops including major department stores such as Debenhams,
House of Fraser and Marks & Spencer, MetroCentre has something
for everyone. About 3 miles southwest of Newcastle upon Tyne.
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