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The North East of England offers a multi-cultural
range of attractions set in a varied and rich landscape. Here are just a few of the local attractions you might like to visit
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Whitley Bay Playhouse
The Whitley Bay Playhouse is a not for profit, receiving theatre company and a registered charity. The main objective of
the Playhouse is to present a quality mixed programme of professional and amateur productions to serve the people from North
Tyneside and other parts of the Northern Region and to actively take theatre into the local community with the Theatre in
the Community programme utilising sites in North Shields, Wallsend, Killingworth, Forest Hall and Percy Main making
theatre more accessible to all sectors of the community.
visit: www.whitleybayplayhouse.co.uk
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St. Mary's Lighthouse
Reached between the tides via a short causeway from the car park, St. Mary's has all the fascination of a miniature,
part-time island. The lighthouse, completed in 1898 on a hazardous coast for shipping, remained operational until 1984.
visit: www.friendsofstmarysisland.co.uk
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Blue Reef Aquarium
Overlooking the North Sea, Blue Reef Aquarium is a great visit whatever the weather. Be amazed by the local marine species
to hundreds of tropical species in the gigantic ocean display complete with underwater tunnel.
visit: www.bluereefaquarium.co.uk/tynemouth.htm |
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Alnwick Castle
Alnwick Castle is the second largest inhabited Castle in England, the first being Windsor Castle, and has been the home
of the Percys, Earls and Dukes of Northumberland since 1309. We're sure that whatever your age or interests you'll find
lots to see and do on any visit here, and all on a scale to match any house in Britain.
visit: www.alnwickcastle.com |
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Hadrians Wall
As a visitor to the area you will find that Hadrian's Wall Country marks so much more than just the extent of
Roman occupation. The rich and varied land that stretches from the east to west coast embraces cosmopolitan
cities, dramatic highlands, rolling countryside and sleepy villages, historic sites and modern architecture.
Whether you are looking for riverside walk or inner city art gallery, a fascinating museum or historic castle,
a stately home or nature reserve, Hadrian's Wall Country has it all.
visit: www.hadrians-wall.org |
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Beamish
Beamish, Britain's favourite open air museum, set in over 300 acres of beautiful countryside, vividly recreates life
in the North of England in the early 1800s and 1900s. Winner of both the British Museum of the Year and European Museum
of the Year Awards, it demonstrates the recent history of the region in a "living" way and provides entertainment and education
for visitors of all ages and interests.
visit: www.beamish.org.uk |
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Newcastle Arena
The Metro Radio Arena Newcastle is the largest concert and exhibition venue in the North East of England and was
recently acquired by SMG Facility Management Worldwide. The Metro Radio Arena´s commitment to the North East as a
region, is more than capable of supporting the very best in entertainment in this superb 40,000sq metre site.
visit: www.metroradioarena.co.uk |
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Angel of the North
The Angel of the North is a new landmark at the entrance to Tyneside. Its wide, open arms greet visitors as they reach
Gateshead, whether they come by road or rail. Its silhouette at the head of the Team Valley now rivals that of the famous Tyne Bridge.
The site, a former colliery pit head baths, has been re-claimed as a green landscape on the boundary of the Great North Forest.
visit: www.gateshead.gov.uk/angel |
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Gateshead & Newcastle Quayside
Gateshead Quays is the historic heart of Gateshead. Gateshead Quays was a prosperous settlement in the Roman Times,
and during the Industrial Revolution and Victorian Era it became one of the focal points for industries in the North East
due to its easily accessible port. Today Gateshead Quays is being converted into a truly unique arts and cultural space,
unparalleled to anything else in Europe.
visit: www.gateshead-quays.com |
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MetroCentre
Explore and Discover the exciting world of Retail Therapy at MetroCentre, where you can find a whole host of
small unique shops in themed areas alongside popular high street names.
visit: www.metrocentre-gateshead.co.uk |
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EastCoast Taxis
EastCoast taxis have the largest fleet at the Coast, carrying more than 50,000 passengers every week.
visit: www.eastcoasttaxis.com |
