The Best Tyne & Wear Attractions & Activities

a wealth of architectural history, with buildings dating from the 14C and a superb 30-acre garden famed for its rhododendrons and unique quarry garden

an open air attraction offering animal interaction and outdoor play in the countryside with a wide variety of animals for llamas to racoons

an historic park in the heart of suburban Newcastle. It is a peaceful haven for residents, visitors and wildlife alike

medieval Manor House which was the ancestral home of George Washington, with a tranquil garden and a 'nuttery' - a haven for wildlife

housed in a 1950s grain warehouse, presenting the experience of contemporary art, with no permanent collection and so offering a constantly changing programme of exhibitions and events

originally rich merchants' houses & shops, 3 rooms are open to the public. Exhibitions about the history include the elopement of Bessie Surtees, an 18C love story

set across 11 acres, the visitor can discover the incredible world of Anglo-Saxon Northumbria and the extraordinary life of Bede - the father of English history with plenty of interactive displays and a rare breed farm with rescued animals

first lighthouse to be powered by electricity with a real flavour of a working lighthouse, surrounded by wildflower meadows and great wildlife viewing

ten pin bowling and electronic games. This venue can be booked for a birthday celebration.

Arbeia is a remarkably preserved Roman fort that once guarded the entrance to the River Tyne. Discover reconstructed Roman buildings, fascinating archaeological finds and interactive exhibits that bring life on the edge of the Roman Empire to life.

vibrant and exciting focus for arts, offering a theatre, gallery, artists' studios, recording studio, licensed bar, rehearsal rooms and function rooms. Offers a year round programme of arts activities

exciting wildlife attraction designed to inspire deeper understanding and appreciation of the natural world. At the heart of the visit there are giant ocean tanks with spectacular underwater walkthrough tunnels

designed by George Stephenson, the only preserved standard gauge rope-hauled railway in the world featuring two steam engines, diesel locomotives, colliery wagons and an exhibition

a rare example of an 18th Century landscape garden, a tree lined avenue, pockets of peaceful woodland and adventure play areas

NELSAM is a unique aviation museum showcasing historic aircraft, military vehicles and aviation artefacts. Explore impressive exhibits celebrating Britain's aviation heritage, with highlights ranging from classic jets to fascinating memorabilia.