Newcastle International Airport 10 min
Grey's Monument (18 min)
Monument erected in 1838 to honor the 2nd Earl Grey, featuring a statue of him atop a tall column. Discovery Museum (21 min)
Interactive local maritime history and science displays, plus the British Film Institute's archive. Laing Art Gallery (17 min)
18th-20th century British oil paintings and watercolours on display in vaulted-ceilinged galleries. Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art (19 min)
Vast converted mill with minimalist interiors, hosting temporary shows by contemporary artists. St. Mary's Lighthouse (30 min)
1898 lighthouse on a tidal island, with coastal views, history/nature exhibits & a gift shop. Tynemouth Priory and Castle (26 min)
Ruined medieval priory and fortress with interactive displays, restored gun battery and sea views. Life Science Centre (20 min)
Interactive, state-of-the-art science village with planetarium, themed shows and 4D Motion Ride. Beamish, the Living Museum of the North (32 min)
A recreation of Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian life with costumed staff, plus trams and buses. Victoria Tunnel Tours (18 min)
Tours of a 19th-century underground wagonway for coal, later used as a WWII air-raid shelter. Angel of the North (20 min)
A massive statue standing with wings outspread looking out over the Northumbrian countryside. Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens (19 min)
Unfurnished hall inspired by ancient Greek temples, medieval ruins, and heritage and quarry gardens. Newcastle Castle (18 min)
Stone fortress, built from 1168 to 1178 and formerly a prison, with views over the city and river. Tyne Bridge (16 min)
This well-known span over the Tyne Rives has an open-work arch that passes through its deck. Gateshead Millennium Bridge (21 min)
Iconic modern bridge over the River Tyne, offering separate sections for pedestrians & cyclists. Great North Museum: Hancock (15 min)
Refurbished Victorian museum with natural history and Hadrian's wall displays and planetarium. | 
