Newcastle International Airport 40 min
Sunderland (8 min) Newcastle Castle (32 min.)
stone fortress built from 1168 to 1178 and formerly a prison with views over the city and river. Baltic Centre For Contemporary Art (30 min.)
vast converted mill with minimalist interiors hosting temporary shows by contemporary artists. St. Mary S Lighthouse (44 min.)
1898 lighthouse on a tidal island with coastal views history/nature exhibits & a gift shop. Tyne Bridge (29 min.)
this well-known span over the tyne rives has an open-work arch that passes through its deck. Victoria Tunnel Tours (34 min.)
tours of a 19th-century underground wagonway for coal later used as a wwii air-raid shelter. Gateshead Millennium Bridge (34 min.)
iconic modern bridge over the river tyne offering separate sections for pedestrians & cyclists. National Trust - Souter Lighthouse And The Leas (12 min.)
red and white painted lighthouse dating from 1871 the world s first powered by electricity. Wwt Washington (17 min.)
wetland safari park otters wildlife and nature Angel Of The North (23 min.)
a massive statue standing with wings outspread looking out over the northumbrian countryside. Sunderland Museum Winter Gardens (Winter Gardens)
wide-ranging venue including industrial/social history geology glass/pottery art and archaeology. National Glass Centre (15 min.)
stylish modern centre showcasing contemporary glass with exhibitions demonstrations and classes. Tynemouth Priory And Castle (34 min.)
ruined medieval priory and fortress with interactive displays restored gun battery and sea views. Beamish (34 min.)
a recreation of georgian victorian and edwardian life with costumed staff plus trams and buses. Stadium Of Light (15 min) Roker Terrace-Roker Hotel (3 min) Harbour View - Featherstone Street (3 min) Arbeia (20 min.)
remains of a large roman fort with reconstructed gatehouse and living quarters plus a small museum. Discovery Museum (30 min.)
interactive local maritime history and science displays plus the british film institute s archive. | 
