The Gateshead Millennium Bridge is a pedestrian and cycle crossing that links Newcastle Quayside with the major redevelopment projects such as the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, and the Gateshead Music Centre on Gateshead Quays. It is the first tilting bridge in the world and is designed to resemble a blinking eyelid when it is raised to permit ships to pass beneath. The bridge forms part of a one-mile circular riverside walk taking in the Swing Bridge to the west. There are specific timings when the tilt of the bridge is visible.
La principal galería de arte de la ciudad y de la región, la Galería de Arte Laing cuenta con una ubicación céntrica, no muy lejos de la Northumberland Street. La entrada de cristal marca el camino hacia la muy popular galería que ha cumplido con el reto de hacer llegar el arte y la tradición creativa de la región a la población local. La extensa colección de la galería incluye cuadros, disfraces, objetos en plata, cristal y cerámica (en la que se incluye una gran colección de productos Maling, de producción local y reconocimiento mundial), y esculturas. También podrán apreciar la variada colección de cuadros prerrafaelistas, un Gaugin, y piezas de Henry Moore y Stanley Spencer. El galardonado Art on Tyneside se encuentra en exposición permanente. La galería también organiza eventos y actividades familiares.
Life Center, que fue un proyecto del Milenio, es una mezcla de centro de investigación genética de alta gama y exposiciones de los últimos descubrimientos en los campos de ciencias y biotecnología, ideales para toda la familia. El objetivo del centro es el de ofrecerle a sus visitantes una nueva forma de ver la vida: "de dónde vino, cómo funciona, qué significa." Quienes se acerquen podrán disfrutar de funciones de cine, teatro en vivo y demostraciones prácticas; todo lo necesario para pasar un día increíble. El centro ofrece una gran variedad de actividades y exposiciones.
High above the ancient city of Durham in the North East of England stands its cathedral, tall and proud against the skyline. Built almost a thousand years ago, it is the jewel in this city's crown. Situated on Palace Green, just a few yards away from that other pride of Durham, the castle, it is considered by experts to be the best example of Norman architecture in England if not Europe. But it's not just the experts that love it; in a 2001 BBC poll, the cathedral was voted the nation's favorite building.
Spread across an area of 10 hectares (25 acres), Durham University Botanic Garden features several attractions including Bamboo Grove, Winter Garden and Alpine Garden. Recent attractions include wildflower grassland and Woodland Garden. A visit to this botanical garden lets you view the stunning Modern Art or simply marvel at the bees as they keep buzzing in their beehives. Durham University Botanic Garden is also home to enchanting glasshouses. Take a stroll at its impressive desert house even as you explore the cacti collection. The tropical rainforest area allows you to understand the region's topography. Primitive occupants of this garden include tarantulas, scorpions and bugs. You can also find a unique species of Manx Loghtan sheep lazing around during spring.
The Crook Hall and Garden is a fascinating place for lovers of architecture and history, as it has three distinct influences: The Medieval Hall (1208), the Jacobean Mansion (1671) and the Georgian House (1720). Many families have lived here over the centuries, and each one of them has left their own indelible mark. The gardens are a sight to behold as each of them has been preserved and maintained. Popular ones include the Secret Walled Garden, the Shakespeare Garden and the Woodland & Solar Wing Garden.
Dating back to the 17th Century, Blagdon Hall is a fascinating manor house and Matt Ridley family's residence ever since the year 1700. In the 19th Century, this country house underwent significant remodeling to the designs of Ignatius Bonomi and John Dobson. Stable block within the premises of Blagdon Hall are designed in arresting Palladian style and remains a Grade II listed structure. Milkhope Centre inside Blagdon Hall is a popular attraction for visitors. Blagdon Hall can be easily accessed through well laid out paths.
Originally located at the site of the historic Border Brewery, this husband-and-wife establishment moved to its current location at the erstwhile Haridan Brewery premises and took on the name The Hadrian Border Brewery. The 20 -barrel brewery supplies craft beer to most pubs in Newcastle and nearby areas in the Northeastern part of England. Award-winning brews and renowned brands like Farne Island and Tyneside Blonde are produced here along with a number of seasonal brews.
Popularly known as Eleven-O-One, it is a rusty red patina sculpture made of corten steel of a First World War soldier referred to as "Tommy". The sculpture narrates a heroic story of the soldiers during the war and their sacrifices. Located in a park with seafront makes it a pleasant place to visit with your family for an evening stroll.
Escomb Church is considered to be one of the ancient Anglo-Saxon churches found in England and a Grade I listed building. The church was constructed from a stone of a nearby Roman Fort and had sundial on the south wall dating from 7th or 8th Century. The church has squared stones roughly dressed and a rectangular nave and a square chancel. Many stones used in the building reflect Roman tooling, a fine specimen of Anglo-Saxon buildings. Visit the website for more.