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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.
newcastle-racecourse.co.uk. About
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Plessey
Woods Country Park, Shields Road, Hartford Bridge, Northumberland
NE22 6AN Tel: 01670 824793 Plessey Woods Country Park is set
in 100 acres of woodland, meadows and riverside.With plenty of
parking and good public transport links, it is an ideal place for a family day out. About 2 miles north of Cramlington. |
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St. Mary's Lighthouse, St. Mary's Island,
Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear. Tel: 0191 200 8650. Cross the causeway,
climb the tower and experience spectacular coastal views. Exhibitions
and gift shop. About 7
miles east of Cramlington. |
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Woodhorn,
Northumberland Museum and Archives, Queen Elizabeth II Country
Park, Ashington, Northumberland NE63 9YF.
A world class visitor
attraction and research destination. It’s the place to come
to discover the history of Northumberland and have a great family
day out. Opens 28th October 2006. About 9 miles north of Cramlington. |
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The 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. In the centre
of Gateshead. |
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Segedunum
Roman Fort, Baths & Museum, Buddle Street, Wallsend - Segedunum
Roman Fort stood on the banks of the River Tyne, Hadrian's Wall.
Tel: 0191 236 9347. About
4 miles north of Gateshead. |
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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 4 miles west of
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Beamish - The North of England Open Air Museum,
Co. Durham Tel: 01207 231811. Visit the town, colliery village,
farm, railway station, Pockerley Manor and 1825 railway; life
in the 1800's and 1900's. Open air museum where you can go underground
in a drift mine, also features pit cottages, Victorian schoolroom,
Victorian dentist, sweet shop. A trip into the past. www.beamish.org.uk.
About 6 miles south of
Gateshead. |
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Gateshead
Angel of the North, Durham Road, Low Eighton, Gateshead Tel:
0191 477 3478 The Angel of the North is Britain's largest and
most impressive sculpture. It stands near the A1 in Gateshead.
Designed by Antony Gormley, it weighs 200 tons, is 20- metres
high and has a 54-metre wing span. About 1 mile south of Gateshead. |
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The 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. In the centre
of Newcastle upon Tyne. |
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St.
Mary's Lighthouse, St. Mary's Island, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear.
Tel: 0191 200 8650. Cross the causeway, climb the tower and experience
spectacular coastal views. Exhibitions and gift shop. Outside
is a nature reserve with facinating rockpools, flights of birds,
a beach and clifftop walks. About 10 miles east of Newcastle upon
Tyne. |
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City Library, Princess Square, Newcastle upon
Tyne, NE99 1DX. Tel: 0191 277 4100. In the centre of Newcastle upon Tyne. |
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Blue
Reef Aquarium, Tynemouth, Grand Parade, Tynemouth, NE30 4JF.
Tel 0191 258 1031. Blue Reef Aquarium is part of an exciting
new generation of wildlife attractions. Open-top tanks allow
close encounters with friendly rays. spectacular underwater walkthrough
tunnels. www.bluereefaquarium.co.uk. About 7 miles east of Newcastle upon
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Royal Quays Outlet Shopping Village, Coble
Dene, North Shields, NE29 6DW. Tel: 0191 296 3743. Royal Quays
opened in 1996, with over 50 outlet shops selling famous brands.
Offers regular entertainment and live events. royalquaysoutletcentre.co.uk.
About 6 miles east of
Newcastle upon Tyne. |
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Tynemouth
Priory and Castle Tyne and Wear - NE30 4BZ. Tel: 0191 257 1090.
Managed by English Heritage, Tynemouth Priory is the burial place
of saints and kings, and is a place of religious significance. About 8 miles
east of Newcastle upon Tyne. |
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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.
newcastle-racecourse.co.uk. About
3 miles north of Newcastle upon Tyne. |
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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. In the centre
of Newcastle upon Tyne. |
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The Biscuit Factory, Stoddart Street, Newcastle
Upon Tyne, NE2 1AN. The Biscuit Factory, Britain’s biggest
original art store. Two floors of exhibition spaces and two floors
of artists’ studios. We sell paintings, drawings, prints,
sculpture, photography, ceramics and glass by artists from all
over the world. Tel: 0191 261 1103. www.thebiscuitfactory.com.
In the centre of Newcastle
upon Tyne. |
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Segedunum
Roman Fort, Baths & Museum, Buddle Street, Wallsend - Segedunum
Roman Fort stood on the banks of the River Tyne, Hadrian's Wall.
Tel: 0191 236 9347. |
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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 3 miles southwest
of Newcastle upon Tyne. |
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Segedunum
Roman Fort, Baths & Museum, Buddle Street, Wallsend - Segedunum
Roman Fort stood on the banks of the River Tyne, Hadrian's Wall.
Tel: 0191 236 9347. About
7 miles west of South Shields. |
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Tynemouth Priory and Castle Tyne and Wear
- NE30 4BZ. Tel: 0191 257 1090. Managed by English Heritage,
Tynemouth Priory is the burial place of saints and kings, and
is a place of religious significance. About 8 miles north of South Shields. |
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Arbeia
Roman Fort & Museum, Baring Street, South Shields Tel: 0191
456 1369 Four miles east of the end of Hadrian's Wall, Arbeia
Roman Fort guarded the entrance to the River Tyne.The excavated
remains, stunning reconstructions of original buildings and finds
discovered at the Fort combine to give a unique insight into
life in Roman Britain.
On the outskirts of South Shields. |
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Stephenson Railway Museum, Middle Engine Lane,
North Shields Tel: 0191 200 7146 The Museum is home to George
Stephenson's 'Billy', a forerunner of the world-famous Rocket,
and many other engines from the great age of steam including
'Jackie Milburn', named after the Newcastle United legend. About 5 miles north of South Shields. |
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Souter
Lighthouse, Coast Road, Whitburn, Sunderland Tel: 01915 293161
- Souter Lighthouse overlooks the cliffs of Marsden Bay, high
above the rocks and notorious currents of the 'Whitburn Steel'.
It started operating in 1871 and at the time, was the most advanced
in the world. Visitors can climb the 76 steps to the top of the
tower to enjoy wide views of the coastline, from the mouth of
the Tyne to the Tees. Tea-room with indoor & outdoor facilities
and National Trust shop. About 2 miles south of South Shields. |
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Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens, Burdon
Road, Sunderland. Tel: 0191 553 2323 Exciting hands-on exhibits
and interactive displays tell the story of Sunderland from its
prehistoric past through to the present day. The Museum contains
a large collection of the locally made Sunderland Lustreware
pottery. The Art Gallery features paintings by L S Lowry who
made Sunderland his second home. The stunning Winter Gardens
has over 1,500 flowers and plants. In the centre of Sunderland. |
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Hylton Castle, Sunderland Hylton Castle is
an 11th century fortified medieval gatehouse/tower. The keep,
four main walls and part of the chapel are all still standing.
It stands in Hylton Dene, Sunderland. The site is owned by English
Heritage and is freely accessible in daylight hours. www.hyltoncastle.com.
On the outskirts of Sunderland. |
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Souter
Lighthouse, Coast Road, Whitburn, Sunderland Tel: 01915 293161
- Souter Lighthouse overlooks the cliffs of Marsden Bay, high
above the rocks and notorious currents of the 'Whitburn Steel'.
It started operating in 1871 and at the time, was the most advanced
in the world. Visitors can climb the 76 steps to the top of the
tower to enjoy wide views of the coastline, from the mouth of
the Tyne to the Tees. Tea-room with indoor & outdoor facilities
and National Trust shop. About 4 miles north of Sunderland. |
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Segedunum
Roman Fort, Baths & Museum, Buddle Street, Wallsend - Segedunum
Roman Fort stood on the banks of the River Tyne, Hadrian's Wall.
Tel: 0191 236 9347. On
the outskirts of Wallsend. |
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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.
newcastle-racecourse.co.uk. About
4 miles north of Wallsend. |
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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 4 miles
west of Wallsend. |
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The Biscuit Factory, Stoddart Street, Newcastle
Upon Tyne, NE2 1AN. The Biscuit Factory, Britain’s biggest
original art store. Two floors of exhibition spaces and two floors
of artists’ studios. We sell paintings, drawings, prints,
sculpture, photography, ceramics and glass by artists from all
over the world. Tel: 0191 261 1103. www.thebiscuitfactory.com.
About 3 miles west of
Wallsend. |
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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 7 miles northwest of Washington. |
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Beamish - The North of England Open Air Museum,
Co. Durham Tel: 01207 231811. Visit the town, colliery village,
farm, railway station, Pockerley Manor and 1825 railway; life
in the 1800's and 1900's. Open air museum where you can go underground
in a drift mine, also features pit cottages, Victorian schoolroom,
Victorian dentist, sweet shop. A trip into the past. www.beamish.org.uk.
About 6 miles west of
Washington. |
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Gateshead
Angel of the North, Durham Road, Low Eighton, Gateshead Tel:
0191 477 3478 The Angel of the North is Britain's largest and
most impressive sculpture. It stands near the A1 in Gateshead.
Designed by Antony Gormley, it weighs 200 tons, is 20- metres
high and has a 54-metre wing span. About 2 miles west of Washington. |
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Whitley Bay has an 18 hole links type golf
course. Claremont Road, Whitley Bay, NE26 3UF. Tel: 0191 2520180.
About 1 mile north of
Whitley Bay. |
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St.
Mary's Lighthouse, St. Mary's Island, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear.
Tel: 0191 200 8650. Cross the causeway, climb the tower and experience
spectacular coastal views. Exhibitions and gift shop. Outside
is a nature reserve with facinating rockpools, flights of birds,
a beach and clifftop walks. About 2 miles north of Whitley Bay. |
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Whitley Bay Cricket Club. West Park Whitley
Bay Established 1926. |
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Blue
Reef Aquarium, Tynemouth, Grand Parade, Tynemouth, NE30 4JF.
Tel 0191 258 1031. Blue Reef Aquarium is part of an exciting
new generation of wildlife attractions. Open-top tanks allow
close encounters with friendly rays. spectacular underwater walkthrough
tunnels. bluereefaquarium.co.uk. About 1 mile south of Whitley Bay. |
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Royal Quays Outlet Shopping Village, Coble
Dene, North Shields, NE29 6DW. Tel: 0191 296 3743. Royal Quays
opened in 1996, with over 50 outlet shops selling famous brands.
Offers regular entertainment and live events. royalquaysoutletcentre.co.uk.
About 3 miles south of
Whitley Bay. |
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Tynemouth
Priory and Castle, Tyne and Wear - NE30 4BZ. Tel: 0191 257 1090.
Managed by English Heritage, Tynemouth Priory ia the burial place
of saints and kings, and is a place of religious significance. About 1 mile
south of Whitley Bay. |
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Whitley Bay Playhouse, Marine Avenue, Whitley
Bay, NE26 1LZ. Tel: 0191 252 3505. What is now known as the Playhouse
was first named The Kursaal and opened on March 24th 1913. The
Whitley Bay Playhouse is a theatre and cinema offering films,
comedy, musicals, dance, jazz and drama. whitleybayplayhouse.co.uk.
In the centre of Whitley
Bay. |
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- Woodhorn, Northumberland
Museum and Archives, Queen Elizabeth II Country Park, Ashington,
Northumberland NE63 9YF.
- Gateshead Angel of the North, Durham Road, Low Eighton, Gateshead
Tel: 0191 477 3478
- Discovery Museum, Blandford
Square, Newcastle upon Tyne. NE1 4JA. (0191) 232 6789.
- Segedunum Roman Fort, Baths & Museum, Buddle Street, Wallsend,
NE28 6HR. Tel: 0191 236 9347.
- Newcastle Racecourse,
High Gosforth Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 5HP. Tel: 0191 236
2020. newcastle-racecourse.co.uk.
- Beamish - The North of England Open Air Museum, Co. Durham,
DH9 0RG. Tel: 01207 231811. beamish.org.uk.