What to do and see in Tyne and Wear, England: The Best Sports Complexes

Northern Football Club was founded in 1875 and is the oldest rugby club in Newcastle upon Tyne. McCracken Park has 3 rugby pitches and 4 squash courts. There is a large function room that can hold up to 120 guests. The Terrace Bar is open to the public 365 days a year and shows live sport on the big screens.

More than just a swimming pool, Sunderland Aquatic Centre offers a huge range of fitness and activity options. Alongside the 50m main pool, there is also a diving pool, while the main pool also plays host to the fantastic fun Atlantis Adventure Mega Inflatable every weekend. The centre also boasts an enormous 140-station gym, as well as a variety of virtual and instructor-led fitness classes.

The Beacon of Light is an award-winning sports and education facility. In prime position overlooking the River Wear, the Beacon is a vibrant community hub like no other. A world-class space for sport, events, education and training the Beacon of Light offers great transport links, free parking, on site nursery, health centre and cafe. All proceeds from the Beacon go back to the charit

Delve into Newcastle United's history all the way back to the late 1800s by joining us on a tour of the iconic St James' Park. Accompanied by a tour guide you will visit areas of the ground reserved for players and officials only, including the Home Dressing Room, Media Suite, Director's Box, and more. Tours last approximately 90 minutes, and run daily at 11.30, 12.30, And 14.30, At a cost of £15 an adult, £12 a concession, and £8 a junior.

Conference & Leisure complex, offering full facilities for Wedding Receptions. 3 fully flexible Function Rooms can cater for all requirements up to 250 people.Fully licensed, with friendly staff, the site offers a cost-effective option, close to the City, but on a Greenfield site.

Eldon Leisure is conveniently located in the heart of the city centre. Featuring over 100 gym fitness stations we offer a comprehensive range of state of the art cardiovascular and resistance equipment. Or if you love working out in an instructor led environment why not try one of our fitness classes. With over 50 classes per week ranging from Indoor Cycling to Insanity, Aerobics to Pilates; there really is something for everybody. We have sports hall facilities, squash and indoor climbing. Our gym has been relocated and upgraded this spring as part of a £3 million development project. Exciting times at the centre; an eight lane tenpin bowling centre, Vertigo climbing and Jungle Jack's adventure soft play are now open, plus two new cafes.