| refined rooms are individually furnished, from frilly to more modern, and come with en suite bathrooms, plus free wifi, flat-screen tvs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. suites add sofas and sleep up to 4. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. situated in a seaside village, this historic, brick-front lodging, the birthplace of former new zealand prime minister sir william fox, is 1. full english breakfast is included in the room rate. dinner is also available, and there's a bar/lounge with a wide-screen tv. 7 miles from both the promenade and temple memorial park
Newcastle International Airport 37 min
Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort (9 min)
Remains of a large Roman fort with reconstructed gatehouse and living quarters, plus a small museum. Tynemouth Priory and Castle (26 min)
Ruined medieval priory and fortress with interactive displays, restored gun battery and sea views. Grey's Monument (25 min)
Monument erected in 1838 to honor the 2nd Earl Grey, featuring a statue of him atop a tall column. Long Sands Beach (23 min)
This wide, scenic beach features a mile-long sandy expanse & waves for surfing & swimming. Newcastle Castle (25 min)
Stone fortress, built from 1168 to 1178 and formerly a prison, with views over the city and river. Great North Museum: Hancock (26 min)
Refurbished Victorian museum with natural history and Hadrian's wall displays and planetarium. Gateshead Millennium Bridge (28 min)
Iconic modern bridge over the River Tyne, offering separate sections for pedestrians & cyclists. Angel of the North (22 min)
A massive statue standing with wings outspread looking out over the Northumbrian countryside. Beamish, the Living Museum of the North (29 min)
A recreation of Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian life with costumed staff, plus trams and buses. Victoria Tunnel Tours (27 min)
Tours of a 19th-century underground wagonway for coal, later used as a WWII air-raid shelter. St. Mary's Lighthouse (35 min)
1898 lighthouse on a tidal island, with coastal views, history/nature exhibits & a gift shop. Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art (23 min)
Vast converted mill with minimalist interiors, hosting temporary shows by contemporary artists. Discovery Museum (29 min)
Interactive local maritime history and science displays, plus the British Film Institute's archive. Spanish City (30 min)
Roller coaster and lighthouse Segedunum Roman Fort & Museum (19 min)
Hadrian's Wall excavated Roman fort site with 35-metre viewing tower and interactive museum. | 
