Guidebook for Tyne and Wear
Food Scene
The Staiths Cafe
1 Autumn DrArts & Culture
Sage Gateshead
Saint Mary's SquareBaltic Centre for Contemporary Art
South Shore RoadFree entry
2-storey art and crafts gallery in large, former warehouse with exposed bricks and stripped floors.
20 locals recommend
The Biscuit Factory
16 Stoddart St 2-storey art and crafts gallery in large, former warehouse with exposed bricks and stripped floors.
18th-20th century British oil paintings and watercolours on display in vaulted-ceilinged galleries.
39 locals recommend
Laing Art Gallery
New Bridge Street West18th-20th century British oil paintings and watercolours on display in vaulted-ceilinged galleries.
Parks & Nature
55-acre park with gardens, woods, a boating lake, bowling greens, plus a visitor centre and cafe.
47 locals recommend
Saltwell Park station
55-acre park with gardens, woods, a boating lake, bowling greens, plus a visitor centre and cafe.
Urban green space featuring hiking trails, a playground, a lake, tennis courts, a cafe & brewery.
20 locals recommend
Exhibition Park
Claremont RoadUrban green space featuring hiking trails, a playground, a lake, tennis courts, a cafe & brewery.
Shopping
Eldon Square
Percy StreetMetrocentre
Team Valley Retail World
DukeswayEssentials
ALDI
Ellison RoadAsda Gateshead Supercentre
Gibside WayGetting Around
Newcastle Central Station
Neville StreetGateshead Interchange (stand F) station
Drinks & Nightlife
The Stack
Head of Steam Quayside
11-17 Broad ChareThe Stand Comedy Club Newcastle
31 High BridgeBy The River Brew Co
Waterfront area with restaurants, bars & cultural attractions, plus scenic bridges.
13 locals recommend
Quayside
QuaysideWaterfront area with restaurants, bars & cultural attractions, plus scenic bridges.