amenities include free english breakfast, a patio garden and bike storage. 1 miles from the stadium of light football arena. some have sea views. the 7 kitschy rooms have shared or en suite bathrooms, and come with satellite tv, free wifi, and tea and coffeemaking equipment. in a redbrick, victorian townhouse, this modest guesthouse is a 5-minute walk from both sunderland marina and the beach, and 1. an upgraded room adds a 4-poster bed and a minifridge. Newcastle International Airport 39 min
Angel of the North (22 min) A massive statue standing with wings outspread looking out over the Northumbrian countryside. Segedunum Roman Fort & Museum (27 min) Hadrian's Wall excavated Roman fort site with 35-metre viewing tower and interactive museum. Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort (21 min) Remains of a large Roman fort with reconstructed gatehouse and living quarters, plus a small museum. Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art (25 min) Vast converted mill with minimalist interiors, hosting temporary shows by contemporary artists. Discovery Museum (30 min) Interactive local maritime history and science displays, plus the British Film Institute's archive. Newcastle Castle (28 min) Stone fortress, built from 1168 to 1178 and formerly a prison, with views over the city and river. Gateshead Millennium Bridge (30 min) Iconic modern bridge over the River Tyne, offering separate sections for pedestrians & cyclists. Sunderland Museum, Winter Gardens (9 min) Wide-ranging venue including industrial/social history, geology, glass/pottery, art and archaeology. 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. National Glass Centre (13 min) Stylish modern centre showcasing contemporary glass, with exhibitions, demonstrations and classes. 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. Beamish, the Living Museum of the North (32 min) A recreation of Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian life with costumed staff, plus trams and buses. Tynemouth Priory and Castle (34 min) Ruined medieval priory and fortress with interactive displays, restored gun battery and sea views. |