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Millennium
Bridge
Gateshead Millennium Bridge - the worlds first and
only tilting bridge!
The bridge takes its place at the end of a line of
distinguished bridges across the River Tyne, including the Tyne
Bridge and Robert Stephenson's High Level Bridge. Linking
Gateshead with Newcastle via Gateshead Quays and Newcastle’s
Quayside, the bridge not only serves a functional purpose as the
River Tyne’s only foot and cycle bridge, but its grace and
engineering attract people from all over the world.
Call (0191) 477
5380
www.gateshead.gov.uk/bridge/index.html |
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Baltic
Housed in a landmark industrial building on the
south bank of the River Tyne in Gateshead, BALTIC is the biggest
gallery of its kind in the world – presenting a dynamic, diverse
and international programme of contemporary visual art.
Call (0191) 478 1810
www.balticmill.com |
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The
Sage
The Sage Gateshead is a new home for music,
bringing about a widespread and long-term enrichment of music in
the North of England.
The Sage Gateshead is a stunning Ł70 million home
for live music.
www.thesagegateshead.org
0191 443 4666 |
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The
Angel of the North
The Angel of the North is a new landmark at the
entrance to Tyneside. Its wide, open arms greet visitors as they
reach Gateshead, whether they come by road or rail.
Its silhouette at the head of the Team Valley now
rivals that of the famous Tyne Bridge
Call (0191) 443 4666
www.gateshead.gov.uk/angel/index.html |
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Gateshead Visitors Centre
Set in the historic St. Mary's Church, Gateshead
Visitor Centre is the place to find out more information on the
history and regeneration of Gateshead, the Quays and the church
itself.
Call (0191) 477 5380
www.gateshead-quays.com/visitor.htm |
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Tyne
Bridge
This landmark is one of the great symbols of the
city, and of the region as a whole. Like many great bridges, the
Tyne Bridge is talismanic - welcoming those who belong or visit,
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Souter
Lighthouse
Souter lighthouse opened in 1871 and was the first
to use alternating electric current, the most advanced lighthouse
technology of its day. Visitors can see the engine room, light
tower, fog signal station and keeper's cottage.
Call (0191) 529 3161
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-souterlighthouse/ |
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Bede's
World
The extraordinary life of the
Venerable Bede
(AD 673-735) created a rich legacy that is celebrated today at
Bede's World, Jarrow, where Bede lived and worked 1300 years ago.
Call (0191) 489 2106
www.bedesworld.co.uk/ |
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Roman Vindolanda
Vindolanda and the Roman Army Museum bring history alive.
Vindolanda is a fascinating Roman fort and civilian settlement
lying just to the south of Hadrian's Wall.
Call (01434) 344277
www.vindolanda.com/ |
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