NewcastleGateshead has it all, if we say so ourselves. But there are also many attractions to be enjoyed in the surrounding areas of North East England. Explore history and heritage, coasts and countryside, and vibrant cities and towns.

Getting to NewcastleGateshead is easy with excellent airport, rail, road and sea links and once you're here there are a variety of ways to travel throughout the city centre and out to the suburbs and unspoilt coasts and countryside.

NewcastleGateshead is part of a wider region know as North East England which takes in Northumberland, County Durham, Tees Valley as well as Sunderland and North and South Tyneside.

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To find out more about our history and heritage, cultural attractions and most importantly, the warmth and friendliness of our welcome see the following sites.  All links open in a new window.

• Visit North East England : Everything you need to make the most of your stay in our beautiful, friendly and passionate region is here, from inspirational holiday guides to your personal itinerary planner.

• Visit North Tyneside : Offers something for everyone, from sandy beaches to a glittering nightlife and a choice of restaurants.

• Visit South Tyneside : The perfect place for those seeking a holiday, short break or day trip and it's a great base from which to explore the rest of England's North East corner. Whatever you are looking for South Tyneside fits the bill.

• Visit Sunderland : A city with a difference - a modern, bustling centre that is balanced with a relaxing green environment, stunning coastal scenery and a refreshing attitude to life.

• Visit Northumberland : A stunning region of country walks and strolls along a picturesque coast. An historic area of castles and magnificent gardens with heritage around every corner.

• Visit County Durham : From the North Pennines in the west to the North Sea Coast in the east, there are pleasures to suit all tastes. At its heart lies Durham City, small enough to enjoy on foot yet so exceptional that its castle and cathedral are designated a World Heritage Site.

• Visit Tees Valley : With miles of spectacular coastline, dramatic countryside and acres of ancient woodland - one visit won't be enough.