What to do in Gateshead

Activities, attractions and tours

Sage Gateshead which includes theatre scenes and interior views
Sage Gateshead featuring a river or creek, a city and modern architecture
Gateshead Millennium Bridge featuring a bridge, a city and modern architecture
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Sage Gateshead which includes theatre scenes and modern architecture

Places to Visit in Gateshead

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Top places to visit

1. The Glasshouse

Gaze up at the sparkling rolling rooftop of Sage Gateshead that has made it one of the most recognizable parts of the town’s skyline. Overlooking the River Tyne, the site hosts musical concerts and has welcomed famous acts from across many genres. Attend a performance to hear the excellent acoustics in this extraordinary building.
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Sage Gateshead featuring modern architecture and a city

2. Angel of the North

The Angel of the North is an enormous modern sculpture that has become one of the most powerful and recognizable symbols in England. The steel statue of an angel with its wide set of wings stands atop a grassy hill, welcoming visitors to the northern region of the country. Get a photo of the iconic sculpture dwarfing your family with its massive size.
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Angel of the North featuring outdoor art and a monument

3. Gateshead Millennium Bridge

The Gateshead Millennium Bridge is a fascinating tilting structure of innovative design over the River Tyne. Built for pedestrians and cyclists, the bridge connects the northern Quayside to the southern arts quarter of Gateshead. Stand in the center of the divide to enjoy views of the Gateshead skyline.
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Gateshead Millennium Bridge featuring a sunset, a river or creek and a bridge

4. Tyne Bridge

The green steel arch of Tyne Bridge has become an icon of the Newcastle skyline. Dating back to the first quarter of the 20th century, the tall structure is a symbol of this city’s industrial past and technological present. Drive across the bridge to see the sights of Newcastle and Gateshead.
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Tyne Bridge showing a bridge, a city and a river or creek

5. BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art

In an old flour mill next to the River Tyne stands the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art, a facility that showcases modern works across many exhibitions. Events and activities cater to art lovers and families in this gallery, which is said to be the biggest of its kind in the world. Make your way through the large institution to understand the new trends and innovative ideas of the modern art scene.
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BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art featuring interior views and art

What to do in Gateshead


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Team Valley

Team Valley might not have many top sights, but Angel of the North and Utilita Arena Newcastle are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Team Valley
Angel of the North featuring skyline and a monument as well as a large group of people

Lamesley

Lamesley is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Angel of the North and Tanfield Railway.

Lamesley

 

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