7 miles from newcastle airport. hot breakfast is included. some rooms have sitting areas and/or garden access. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. the 9 elegant rooms come with flat-screen tvs. there's an airy restaurant serving contemporary british cuisine and formal afternoon tea. meeting and event space is also available. other amenities include a stately guest lounge. 1 miles from newcastle racecourse, and 5. set in a historic country house, this polished hotel is 6 Newcastle International Airport 12 min
Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens (17 min) Unfurnished hall inspired by ancient Greek temples, medieval ruins, and heritage and quarry gardens. Great North Museum: Hancock (18 min) Refurbished Victorian museum with natural history and Hadrian's wall displays and planetarium. Victoria Tunnel Tours (21 min) Tours of a 19th-century underground wagonway for coal, later used as a WWII air-raid shelter. Tynemouth Priory and Castle (24 min) Ruined medieval priory and fortress with interactive displays, restored gun battery and sea views. Life Science Centre (22 min) Interactive, state-of-the-art science village with planetarium, themed shows and 4D Motion Ride. Newcastle Castle (20 min) Stone fortress, built from 1168 to 1178 and formerly a prison, with views over the city and river. Grey's Monument (20 min) Monument erected in 1838 to honor the 2nd Earl Grey, featuring a statue of him atop a tall column. Discovery Museum (23 min) Interactive local maritime history and science displays, plus the British Film Institute's archive. Whitehouse Farm Centre (12 min) Animal feedings, tractor rides & a cafe, plus adventure playgrounds & an indoor soft play zone. Tyne Bridge (18 min) This well-known span over the Tyne Rives has an open-work arch that passes through its deck. Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art (21 min) Vast converted mill with minimalist interiors, hosting temporary shows by contemporary artists. Angel of the North (23 min) A massive statue standing with wings outspread looking out over the Northumbrian countryside. Laing Art Gallery (19 min) 18th-20th century British oil paintings and watercolours on display in vaulted-ceilinged galleries. Gateshead Millennium Bridge (23 min) Iconic modern bridge over the River Tyne, offering separate sections for pedestrians & cyclists. St. Mary's Lighthouse (27 min) 1898 lighthouse on a tidal island, with coastal views, history/nature exhibits & a gift shop. |