Location: Gateshead
Top Things to do in Gateshead
Top 6 Points of Interest & Landmarks 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. Team Reptiles
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
2. 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
3. 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.
4. Dunston Staiths
Overall Ratings
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.
5. Swing Bridge
6. St Mary's Heritage Centre
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By JoyceHenderson1 - Gateshead, United Kingdom
I recently attended this venue for a family wedding and it was stunning! St Mary's is an ancient church which is now a heritage centre and wedding venue. The staff in attendance were lovely and the food, both the wedding breakfast an the evening buffet, were delicious. There are opportunities for lovely photographs with the Tyne Bridge as the backdrop. The gounds are well worth looking around as the history of Gateshead is all there on the gravestones. A beautiful venue for a beautiful occasion!!
