Baltic Square, Gateshead Quayside
The one mile circuit of the Great North Way is the first permanent interactive timing system in the UK. Attach the electronic timing chip to your trainers and the TimePoint installed in Baltic Square automatically logs your activity online and shows your lap times on the Baltic Square display.Visit www.greatactivity.org and follow the links to obtain your chip.
Nearest Metro: Gateshead 
Quaylink Bus: Q1 Baltic Square
North Bridge Street, Sunderland
Monkwearmouth Station Museum has undergone a £1 million redevelopment and it now offers a modernised, accessible environment for everyone. The Victorian station houses seven new interactive galleries, re-creating and exploring rail travel experiences of times past.
Nearest Metro: St. Peters
Church Street, Gateshead Quays
Raval uses only fresh ingredients prepared by a team of culinary masters, challenging the stereotypical view of food in the UK. Top chefs bring to Raval an unparalleled understanding and knowledge of the art of Indian cooking resulting in classic cuisine with a contemporary twist.
Nearest Metro: Gateshead Quaylink Bus: Q1 Gateshead Interchange
Low Friar Street, Newcastle
Experience an authentic Thai menu and warm, informal atmosphere, capturing that of Bangkok's welcoming cafés. Food is home-prepared and cooked in a traditional way with only the freshest Thai herbs and vegetables. The menu is inexpensive and simple to choose from and there's plnety of choice for vegetarians and meat-eaters alike!
Nearest Metro: Monument Quaylink Bus: Q1 Grainger Town
Grand Parade, Tynemouth
A new outdoor facility providing a perfect environment for the aquarium's harbour seals. Featuring a gigantic pool, rocky haul-out areas and a host of other environmental enrichment features, these highly intelligent mammals are kept in near-natural conditions. You can enjoy views above and below the waterline from the viewing panels.
Nearest Metro: Cullercoats
Waterloo Square, Newcastle
A buzzing atmosphere and a warm welcome awaits. Offering an intriguing mix of Vietnamese, Cambodian and Thai-inspired cusine, served tapas-style, the menu is for adventurous tastes. With colourful decor full of authentic Vietnamese memorabilia, Barn Asia captures the atmosphere of the Far East, making for a dining experience with added spice.
Nearest Metro: Central Quaylink Bus: Q1 Central
The Church Hall, West Avenue, Gosforth
Opus Gallery is now open at the Church Hall, Gosforth, with exhibition space, an editioned prints room, conservation framers and the Art Café. Opus houses original works of art and limited edition prints by the world's premier contemporary artists, rare vintage prints by the masters of photography and urban street and graffiti art, along with a range of contemporary lighting and furniture.
Nearest Metro: Regent Centre
Experience the unique atmosphere and Polish cuisine at Stolowka. The appetising Polish and English dishes are specially prepared and the menu includes requests by the local Polish community. With the look and feel of the traditional communist 'Stolowka', guests will love the old world ambience and traditional Polish kitchen flavours.
Nearest Metro: Central Quaylink Bus: Q1 Central
