Location: Gateshead
Top Things to do in Gateshead
Top 10 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. Bowes Railway
Overall Ratings
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.
2. 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
3. The Angel of the North
Overall Ratings
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
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. Sage Gateshead
Overall Ratings
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.
6. Gateshead Millenium Bridge
Overall Ratings
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.
7. Tanfield Railway
Overall Ratings
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 .
8. Watergate Forest Park
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4.5 based on 84 reviews
Reviewed By 501kathc - Washington, United Kingdom
This is a beautiful area in the centre of a suburban town. The access is excellent and will appeal to young and old. The wildlife and lake are fantastic to see and to walk around at your own pace.
9. MetroCentre
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4.0 based on 730 reviews
There's fun for all the family here at Metrocentre! With over 50 places to eat, the only Odeon IMAX cinema in the region and a Namco Funscape family entertainment complex, complete with ten-pin bowling and dodgems, you can guarantee at a great day in at Metrocentre
Reviewed By 870GaryL - Falkirk, United Kingdom
Came for 2 days shopping and as always lots of shops to choose from,parking is free to use and plenty of spaces to go around,the staff we spoke to were polite,and the centre was nice and clean even though it was busy.
10. Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 1,191 reviews
Housed in a landmark industrial building on the south bank of the River Tyne in Gateshead, BALTIC presents an ever-changing calendar of dynamic, diverse & international contemporary visual art exhibitions and events. Also houses BALTIC SHOP, a cafe/bar. Library & Archive and Six rooftop restaurant.
Reviewed By TheTravellingIvy
Love the viewing box and the exhibit there. A perfect spot to view the magnificent seven when in NC.
