Visitor attractions and information for
Ponteland
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most famous view of Newcastle is that of its bridges, spanning
the River Tyne. The newest bridge is the Gateshead Millenium
Bridge, which is a spectacular modern design. It is a footbridge
in the shape of an eyelid which opens up in order to let boats
through if they are too tall to fit underneath. About 7 miles southeast of Ponteland. |
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Newcastle Racecourse, High Gosforth Park,
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 5HP. Tel: 0191 236 2020. Set in the
812 acre High Gosforth Park Estate and home to 26 race meetings
Newcastle Racecourse is easily accessible by road, rail and air.
www.newcastle-racecourse.co.uk. About 7 miles east of Ponteland. |
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Discovery
Museum, Blandford Square, Newcastle upon Tyne. NE1 4JA. (0191)
232 6789. Discover the chequered history of Newcastle upon Tyne,
from Romans and Knights to ship-builders and pitmen. Some fun
and fascinating scientific exhibitions; important collections
of maritime, social history, fashion and regimental life are
on display. About 7 miles
southeast of Ponteland. |
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MetroCentre, Newcastle upon Tyne is Europe's
largest shopping and leisure centre. With almost 330 shops including
major department stores such as Debenhams, House of Fraser and
Marks & Spencer, MetroCentre has something for everyone.
About 8 miles south of
Ponteland. |
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BELSAY
HALL, CASTLE AND GARDENS, Belsay Tel: 01661 881636. A 14th century
castle, home to the Middleton family, with a 17th century manor
house and 19th century country house (Belsay Hall), set in 30
acres of landscaped gardens and grounds. English Heritage charges
apply. About 5 miles northwest
of Ponteland. |
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Ponteland is in Northumberland, a county that borders
Cumbria to the west, County Durham to the south, Tyne and Wear
to the southeast, the Scottish Borders to the north and has nearly
80 miles of North Sea coastline. It is an area of uncrowded golden
sandy beaches, stunning countryside set amongst two Areas of
Outstanding Natural Beauty and the rugged Northumberland National
Park. There are more castles in Northumberland than anywhere
else in England and the Holy Island of Lindisfarne is the birthplace
of English Christianity.
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