Newcastle International Airport 37 min
Gateshead Millennium Bridge (28 min)
Iconic modern bridge over the River Tyne, offering separate sections for pedestrians & cyclists. Grey's Monument (25 min)
Monument erected in 1838 to honor the 2nd Earl Grey, featuring a statue of him atop a tall column. Angel of the North (22 min)
A massive statue standing with wings outspread looking out over the Northumbrian countryside. Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art (23 min)
Vast converted mill with minimalist interiors, hosting temporary shows by contemporary artists. Great North Museum: Hancock (26 min)
Refurbished Victorian museum with natural history and Hadrian's wall displays and planetarium. Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort (9 min)
Remains of a large Roman fort with reconstructed gatehouse and living quarters, plus a small museum. Ocean Beach Pleasure Park (8 min)
Amusement park with thrill and family rides, dry surf slope, indoor laser game and arcades. St. Mary's Lighthouse (36 min)
1898 lighthouse on a tidal island, with coastal views, history/nature exhibits & a gift shop. Spanish City (31 min)
Roller coaster and lighthouse Victoria Tunnel Tours (27 min)
Tours of a 19th-century underground wagonway for coal, later used as a WWII air-raid shelter. Newcastle Castle (25 min)
Stone fortress, built from 1168 to 1178 and formerly a prison, with views over the city and river. Segedunum Roman Fort & Museum (20 min)
Hadrian's Wall excavated Roman fort site with 35-metre viewing tower and interactive museum. Long Sands Beach (25 min)
This wide, scenic beach features a mile-long sandy expanse & waves for surfing & swimming. Discovery Museum (28 min)
Interactive local maritime history and science displays, plus the British Film Institute's archive. Tynemouth Priory and Castle (27 min)
Ruined medieval priory and fortress with interactive displays, restored gun battery and sea views. | 
