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What to do and see in Gateshead, England: The Best Things to do Good for Big Groups
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. Katie's Garden
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 11 reviews
Katie’s Garden provide unique immersive family events, workshops, creative corporate solutions, education programmes, parties and seasonal pop up stores on location across the North East. Think Pinterest in a paper bag sprinkled with some KG magic, we provide a luxury crafting alternative to create unique stand out events. Work with us, learn with us, craft with us! From schools to corporate ice breakers, private home parties to New Year’s Eve balls we have a blast creating them all! We look forward tocrafting with you soon!
2. 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
3. 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.
4. Sage Gateshead
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4.5 based on 1,303 reviews
Sage Gateshead is music centre rooted deeply in the North, with an international profile. We are for audiences, for artists, for the North and for the long term.
Reviewed By Modigli
Called here for lunch during a walk along the waterfront. Wonderful atmosphere within the main hall. Helpful and friendly staff and tasty food. Only sorry I couldn't check out the auditorium.
5. 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 .
6. Dynamix Skate Park and Street Arts Centre
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4.5 based on 21 reviews
7. 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.
8. Vue Cinema Gateshead
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4.5 based on 166 reviews
Reviewed By O5178BFkevinc - London, United Kingdom
Fantastic cinema in a handy location. I walked in, used ticket machine to buy tickets and walked upstairs to screen. VIP seats are highly recommended for an extra £2. I didn't get the obligatory kicks in the back of the seat due to the space. Saw a great film(1917) in a fantastic atmosphere. Highly recommended.
9. Battlezone Laser
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4.5 based on 93 reviews
Following government guidelines on large gatherings we are temporarily closing Battlezone with immediate effect. We look forward to re-opening when it's safe to do so. Keep well, stay safe and look after each other. The Battlezone Team
10. Dunston Staiths
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4.5 based on 40 reviews
Opened in 1893, Dunston Staiths is believed to be the largest timber structure in Europe. Closed for the past 25 years, TWBPT have now restored the west end of this important monument to the regions industrial past enabling public access again, aiming to make it a sustainable visitor attraction. Fabulous River views. Cafe nearby.
Reviewed By Dr_Waugh - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
A family bike ride took us from the Pipewellgate car park along to the Staiths and back. It’s a lovely area and surprisingly green for an old industrial area. The Staiths were built in the late 1800’s to take coal from Durham coal fields to the South Tyne bank to be loaded onto ships and taken to London and further afield. The Staiths are grade 2 listed and you can access them, but not at the moment due to Coronavirus. Check out the Dunston Staiths dot org website for when you can access them.
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