Top Things to do in Tyne and Wear
Top Hotels in Tyne and Wear
- 1. Hotel Indigo Newcastle, an IHG Hotel
- 2. Maldron Hotel Newcastle
- 3. Malmaison Newcastle
- 4. Innside Newcastle
- 5. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Newcastle
- 6. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Newcastle International Airport
- 7. Little Haven Hotel
- 8. Hampton By Hilton Newcastle
- 9. Copthorne Hotel Newcastle
- 10. County Hotel
10 Nature & Parks in Tyne and Wear That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom including Gibside, Jesmond Dene, Long Sands Beach, Saltwell Park, WWT Washington Wetland Centre, Hadrian's Cycleway, South and North Marine Parks, Rising Sun Country Park, Dynamix Skate Park and Street Arts Centre, Herrington Country Park.
Restaurants in Tyne and Wear
1. Gibside
Overall Ratings
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
2. Jesmond Dene
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,273 reviews
Jesmond Dene is the jewel in the crown of Newcastle's parks and green spaces. The Dene is packed full of historic and natural features and masses of wildlife, flowers and ancient woodland for everyone to enjoy.
Reviewed By Jp_King93
This is a beautiful park, really calming and wonderful for pictures, I really enjoyed my visit and will come back for sure
3. Long Sands Beach
4. Saltwell Park
Overall Ratings
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.
5. WWT Washington Wetland Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 410 reviews
Whatever the season, come rain or shine, WWT Washington Wetland Centre is the perfect place to connect with nature.Open 364 days a year, our award-winning, family-friendly site offers visitors of all ages a host of unforgettable wildlife encounters and beautiful scenery all year round.Explore an exciting mix of wetland, woodland, nature reserve and meadows; home to rare wildfowl, flocks of waders, Chilean flamingos, Asian short-clawed otters, Eurasian cranes and more.Enjoy daily animal feeds; regular walks, talks and activities and other special events.Excellent access (free electric scooter hire), café with views of spectacular wildlife, gift shop and play area. WWT members go Free.
Reviewed By sharpleyman - Seaham, United Kingdom
I know many birds fly south for the winter but there were still many species to see and enough to feed. It was mud day and our two granddaughter had a great time on the muddy obstacle course, welly wangling and puddle jumping. After the windy walk we visited the cafe for a well deserved cup of tea and cake. Great place to visit and will be returning on several occasions throughout the year. Downy duck days next at Easter.
6. Hadrian's Cycleway
7. South and North Marine Parks
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 511 reviews
Reviewed By joewx123 - South Shields, United Kingdom
Beautiful park in the summer right on the coast with a boating lake and miniature steam railway also children's play area and restaurant
8. Rising Sun Country Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 328 reviews
Reviewed By 779annebb - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Lovely Liz and colleagues have been as warm, welcoming, friendly and helpful as ever during the last few difficult months. The outlook from the venue is a glorious panorama, whatever the weather, the scones are scrummy, and it's lovely to be welcomed and recognised when a regular customer.
9. Dynamix Skate Park and Street Arts Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
10. Herrington Country Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 660 reviews
Reviewed By nuttyk69 - Jarrow, United Kingdom
This is a beautiful walk with fantastic views, if you're feeling adventurous you can climb up to Penshaw monument and there is a play area for younger children, bring food for the swans and other lake birds or you can buy some from the vans dotted about
