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Testimonials from passionate locals and visitors telling the world why NewcastleGateshead is their kind of Toon
NewcastleGateshead and the surrounding regions have a rich historical past, from the 2000 year old Tynemouth Priory to the neo-classical architecture of Grainger Town.
Newcastle’s Castle Keep is one of the finest examples of a Northern Keep in the country with 2,000 years of history, whilst National Trust site Gibside includes a Palladian chapel and ruined 18th century house surrounded by acres of parkland.
Things to Do
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Historic House / Palace
Near Morpeth
With so much to see and do, a trip to Belsay is one of the best value family days out in north-east England.
Historic Site
Chester Road, Houghton Le Spring
One of the North East's most prominent landmarks, Penshaw Monument was built in 1844 in honour of the first Earl of Durham, John George Lambton.
Water Mill
Blaydon-On-Tyne
18thC restored working watermill with visitor centre, coffee shop, sun clock, flywheel and crankshaft. Willow house, picnic area, sensory and aquatic gardens. Renewable energy.
Museum
Cowshill
Killhope is a multiple award winning, Gold Standard Green Tourism Destination, inaugural winner of the Guardian's Family Friendly Museum, visitors can discover the lives of Victorian Lead Mining Families.
Historic Site
Newcastle upon Tyne
Take a step into the past through the arches and low crooked doorways of the Holy Jesus Hospital. Find door number 9 to unlock the forgotten history of this site.
Historic Site
Newcastle upon Tyne
Grainger Town is one of the dazzling jewels in our crown, with classical architecture designed in the 1830s by the internationally renowned Richard Grainger.
Heritage / Visitor Centre
Oakwellgate, Gateshead
Gateshead Heritage @ St Mary’s is based in the former St Mary’s Church which dates from the 12th century and is a Grade 1 listed building.The interior houses various displays celebrating Gateshead’s history and a family history area.
Castle / Fort
Durham
Durham Castle, together with the Cathedral, was awarded the status of a World Heritage Site in 1986 providing international recognition for this unique, historic and scenic site.
Castle / Fort
Tynemouth
Wander the soaring ruins of this dramatic 13th-century priory church, set on a steep headland between the River Tyne and the North Sea.
Museum
Jarrow
Discover the exciting world of the Venerable Bede, early medieval Europe's greatest scholar. Church, monastic site, museum with exhibitions and recreated Anglo-Saxon farm.
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