The Centre for Life in Times Square is a fun filled, interactive family experience where everyone can learn about...Life!  What makes you unique?  Find out in hands-on displays and, if it’s school holiday time, check out the special events programme. (Allow min two hours).  

Then walk towards the Central Station and pass St Nicholas' Cathedral on Mosley Street and turn right down Dean Street to reach Newcastle Quayside and The Guildhall Visitor Information Centre (15 minute walk).   There’s a café inside and it’s a great place to pick up information on NewcastleGateshead’s family-oriented attractions.   And, if you want some exercise which the whole family can enjoy then Tyne Bridge Bike Hire offer professional advice, equipment and route maps to suit all abilities and all ages.

Biking too strenuous?   Then a 4 minute walk east along the Quayside and just past Gateshead Millennium Bridge is the mooring for River Escapes which offers a variety of sightseeing river cruises.  

Children of all ages will enjoy Seven Stories, The Centre for Children’s Books in the Ouseburn Valley.  This area is a 25 minute walk from Gateshead Millennium Bridge (collect a city map from The Guildhall Visitor Information Centre) or hop onto the City Sightseeing Tour bus which stops outside the door.

Why this route...?
Because it’s great doing things together as a family.  And whether you want active or non-active there is something to keep all ages entertained here.

Other related attractions...
• Saltwell Park, Gateshead and Leazes Park, Newcastle are newly restored Victorian parks which are great places for picnics and for general “letting-off-steam” activities

• New MetroLand at Gateshead MetroCentre (theme park and cinema complex)

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