From Europe's largest indoor fair to the fun-filled Centre for Life; from the 2,000 years worth of history found in and around the city streets to the stunning new buildings along the quayside, NewcastleGateshead has something to suit every taste.

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Choose from Historic Buildings & Monuments, Galleries & Museums, Public Art & Spaces or visit the The Centre for Life, Beamish Open Air Museum, Gateshead Millennium Bridge, New Metroland or NewcastleGateshead quayside.

If you're looking for something to do and want a superb view of the city visit the Castle Keep it's open every day.  Take a trip on the city-sightseeing bus, join in a city walking tour or do it yourself by picking up the free walking guides from a Tourist Information Centre.

Alternatively, escape the hustle and bustle of the city to a place where you can take in NewcastleGateshead's finest and most famous riverside scenery with a River Escapes sightseeing cruise.

Or why not take an undersea safari at Blue Reef Aquarium, Tynemouth and enjoy close encounters with seals, seahorses, sharks, giant octopus, otters and other incredible aquatic creatures.