Location: Gateshead
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The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Gateshead, England
Gateshead is a town in Tyne and Wear, England, on the southern bank of the River Tyne opposite Newcastle upon Tyne. Gateshead and Newcastle are joined by seven bridges across the Tyne, including the Gateshead Millennium Bridge. The town is known for its architecture, including the Sage Gateshead, the Angel of the North and the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art. Residents of Gateshead, like the rest of Tyneside, are referred to as Geordies. Gateshead's population in 2011 was 120,046.
Restaurants in Gateshead
1. North East Falconry
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 21 reviews
Here at North East Falconry with close to 14 years experience we can offer a number of falconry experiences, which are suitable for all. Our most popular is Hawkwalks where we go for about 60 minute walk and the bird flys and follows landing on the guests gloved hand. We offer a number of owl experiences for the owl lovers. Remember bring a camera!
Reviewed By Ellinio9
An absolute must for bird of prey lovers. My husband and I took the kids on this hawk walk experience. Glenn was incredibly knowledgable and it was an educational and fantastic interactive experience walking, learning, handling and feeding the Harris Hawk. Would love to do this again. The kids haven’t stopped talking about it. Thank you.
2. Bowes Railway
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4.5 based on 44 reviews
The Bowes Railway is unique amongst preserved railways. It is home to the only standard gauge rope hauled incline still in operation. A visit to Bowes includes a visitor trail around our scheduled industrial monument, the rope hauled inclines, a three mile steam hauled train ride and refreshment facilities. All of this can be found at a small but friendly railway at the heart of the North East.
3. Gibside
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4.5 based on 760 reviews
Reviewed By srablair - Lytham St Anne's, United Kingdom
We visited as new NT members wanting to visit as many places as possible during our visit to the North East. There were at least 3 trails around the extensive grounds. Well worth visiting the chapel and taking the walk up past mirror lake and the banqueting hall towards the freedom monument and past the stables. Really interesting walk and insight into how people must have lived at that time. Interesting refurbished kitchen garden. Interesting to see the exterior of the old hall even though this has fallen into disrepair and no longer available to access. Finished our visit with a cream tea in the tea rooms which were very good and offered a good selection of hot and cold food cakes pastries. Overall an excellent day out and lots of good walking for some birdwatching along the way
4. Shipley Art Gallery
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4.5 based on 58 reviews
Following new advice in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Shipley Art Gallery Gallery will be closed from 4pm on Wednesday 4 November until 2 December 2020. Please sign up to our emails at mustseemuseums.org.uk and check our social media channels and website so we can keep you up to date with what’s going on. Thank you for your support and understanding at this challenging time. Stay well and we look forward to welcoming you back in due course.
Reviewed By Thejenst - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
I hadn't visited the Shipley Art Gallery for a while and I'd forgotten what a lovely place it is to visit. It has an interesting collection of ceramics, jewellery and furniture as well as a collection of historical paintings.The staff were friendly and the place has a lovely atmosphere. Well worth a look around.
5. The Angel of the North
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4.5 based on 2,139 reviews
Reviewed By grandad88 - Clitheroe, United Kingdom
We stopped here with our grandsons. Our elder grandson age 10 had read up information about it before we went and so gave us lots of facts about the statue. The younger one was at first a bit overwhelmed but soon warmed to the statue and enjoyed running around it. It is worth stopping here for a closer look as it is easily accessible just off the A1 with a small car park so if you are travellng up the A1 and want a short break you may as well stop here and stretch your legs
6. Saltwell Park
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4.5 based on 822 reviews
Reviewed By tracisunis
I've loved this park, ever since I was a child. It's expansive, on a gently sloping hill with vistas of Gateshead and its surrounds. A walk around the lake in summer is a must, or a picnic on the lawns, but the meandering paths make this park a must. Beautifully maintained and complete with bowling greens, rose gardens, a maze and aviaries – as well as coffee rooms – it makes for a wonderful day out for everyone.
7. Dynamix Skate Park and Street Arts Centre
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4.5 based on 21 reviews
8. Tanfield Railway
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4.5 based on 402 reviews
The Tanfield Railway, the World's oldest railway dating back to 1725, is a wonderful day out for all the family, whatever the weather. Just sit back and enjoy the beautiful scenery as steam drifts past your vintage carriage in a truly yesteryear atmosphere, when lifes pace was less hurried. Trains operate every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday throughout the year, plus Thursdays and Saturdays during the school Summer holidays. Make sure to break your journey at Causey Arch and take a walk across the World's oldest surviving railway, built in 1725 to transport coal from the Durham Coalfields to the River Tyne. Also, a short stroll from Andrews House station, is the engineering base of the railway at Marley Hill. Here you can get up close to our working and stored locomotives within the World's oldest working engine shed, built in 1854. Catering facilities are located at Andrews House station, Pontop Canteen at Marley Hill and Tommy Armstrong's tea room at East Tanfield station.
Reviewed By 12winnie
What can I say this was a amazing and fantastic experience for my four 4 boys polar express to the North Pole to meet Santa and to receive a very lovely toy , the whole experience from start to finish, from being directed to a car space to be met and been giving our passports to the North Pole , meeting the animals and the elf’s and all the lovely amazing helpful staff , who do this as volunteer work !! Free tea coffee crisps mince pies apple pies and sherry wow wow wow it is no surprise this sells out as soon as tickets become available. Take your welly’s and have a lovely time like my family of 6 did .
9. Bill Quay Community Farm
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4.5 based on 79 reviews
Reviewed By Staycatiion1
The farm has been through difficult times during the past few years.Due to budget cuts and funds being redirected to social care,the farm needs support. This is a Charity/Community Project so there are plenty of volunteering opportunities if you have some spare time to offer. The farm provides a great day out for families and inter-generation visits.The setting is semi rural and over looks the River Tyne. The support staff are dedicated to making visits enjoyable to the animals and human involvement.There are enjoyable walks which allows visitors to amble and take in some fresh air. The relaunch of the cafe (great little space,cosy and inviting) provides a nice break and sit down. The Art Project and Education room is about to be reinstated. It will be great to see the Farm come springtime with new animals and nature unfolding. Situated in lower Pelaw/Bill Quay, there are parking spaces on Fisher Well Road and a short pedestrian path to the farm.The area is a pleasant little area with quirky landmarks lots of green spaces and nature walks. The Eastern Bypass is close and there is a local Metro system a hundred yards away. The location is great for travelling south towards the coast (7 mile) and Gateshead,towards the Sage and Baltic venues.
10. Gateshead Millenium Bridge
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4.5 based on 2,208 reviews
Reviewed By ScottyGee81 - Manchester, United Kingdom
Came here waiting for our friends to finish 'Run The Wall' event from Carlisle to Gateshead. A wonderful curved design, well worth a stroll over this bridge and looks fantastic all lit up at night. There are also some good cafes, bars and restaurants along the Quayside.
