Newcastle International Airport 39 min
Newcastle Castle (28 min)
Stone fortress, built from 1168 to 1178 and formerly a prison, with views over the city and river. Tynemouth Priory and Castle (34 min)
Ruined medieval priory and fortress with interactive displays, restored gun battery and sea views. Victoria Tunnel Tours (29 min)
Tours of a 19th-century underground wagonway for coal, later used as a WWII air-raid shelter. St. Mary's Lighthouse (43 min)
1898 lighthouse on a tidal island, with coastal views, history/nature exhibits & a gift shop. Sunderland Museum, Winter Gardens (9 min)
Wide-ranging venue including industrial/social history, geology, glass/pottery, art and archaeology. Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort (20 min)
Remains of a large Roman fort with reconstructed gatehouse and living quarters, plus a small museum. Grey's Monument (27 min)
Monument erected in 1838 to honor the 2nd Earl Grey, featuring a statue of him atop a tall column. WWT Washington (16 min)
Trails through a large area of wetlands & woodlands sheltering ducks, geese, flamingoes & otters. National Glass Centre (11 min)
Stylish modern centre showcasing contemporary glass, with exhibitions, demonstrations and classes. Discovery Museum (30 min)
Interactive local maritime history and science displays, plus the British Film Institute's archive. Beamish, the Living Museum of the North (31 min)
A recreation of Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian life with costumed staff, plus trams and buses. Angel of the North (22 min)
A massive statue standing with wings outspread looking out over the Northumbrian countryside. Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art (25 min)
Vast converted mill with minimalist interiors, hosting temporary shows by contemporary artists. Segedunum Roman Fort & Museum (27 min)
Hadrian's Wall excavated Roman fort site with 35-metre viewing tower and interactive museum. Gateshead Millennium Bridge (30 min)
Iconic modern bridge over the River Tyne, offering separate sections for pedestrians & cyclists. | 
