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St. James' Park
Attend an intense soccer game at one of the United Kingdom’s largest and oldest stadiums. See it perched on a hill in the city center.

Quayside
Cross a futuristic tilting bridge, peruse artistic centers and relax with a drink in this modern part of the city.

Northumbria University
The gleaming silver campus in central Newcastle is one of the U.K.’s newest universities. Its students have voted the city the country’s best for students.

The Glasshouse
This riverside concert hall of futuristic design is among Europe’s leading venues. Enjoy its spectacular acoustics, divine auditoriums and international acts.

Newcastle-upon-Tyne Theatre Royal
Enjoy artisanal ice cream between acts at a show in the stylish setting of one of England’s most glamorous and acclaimed theaters.

Gateshead Millennium Bridge
Marvel at the impressive architectural feat of the tilting of this curved bridge and its tall arch allowing boats to pass.

Angel of the North
Look up at one of England’s most iconic sculptures welcoming you to the northern part of the country with a warm embrace.

Castle Keep
Visit the tower from which the city takes its name to hear wicked tales of frightening ghouls and life in the dungeon.

Tyne Bridge
A familiar-looking tall green arch stretches across the lively Quayside area and joins the communes of Gateshead and Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
Areas of South Shields

Westoe
You'll appreciate the restaurants during your time in Westoe and you might want to plan a stop by The Marsden Grotto and Port Of Tyne while you're in the area.
- St. James' Park
- Quayside
- Beamish Open Air Museum
- The Glasshouse
- Utilita Arena Newcastle
- Newcastle-upon-Tyne Theatre Royal
- Stadium of Light
- Newcastle Racecourse
- Gateshead Millennium Bridge
- Angel of the North
- Tyne Bridge
- Diggerland
- Chinatown
- Kingston Park Stadium
- The Gate
- BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art
- Jesmond Dene Park
- Newcastle-upon-Tyne St. Nicholas' Cathedral
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