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Tyne and Wear

Welcome to Tyne and Wear

Tyne & Wear is a fascinating and friendly area defined by the rivers that flow throughout it and encompasses dynamic city life, traditional seaside resorts and acres of beautiful countryside.  We are proud of our accessibility which means travelling across the whole region couldn’t be easier.  Public transport available includes the renowned Metro system, buses and boats enabling you to take in some superb shopping in the Gateshead MetroCentre, blow away the cobwebs on the beach in Roker in the afternoon, then make the most of the legendary bars and restaurants available in the centre of NewcastleGateshead at night.

Sunderland is a city with a difference – a modern, bustling centre that is balanced with a relaxing green environment, stunning coastal scenery and a refreshing outlook to life. With an award-winning coastline and surrounded by easily accessible countryside, Sunderland offers a range of outstanding heritage, cultural and sporting attractions including a number of exhilarating outdoor festivals and events. Look out for the adrenalin rush of the Red Arrows at the annual Sunderland International Airshow and the world's best kite flyers at the International Friendship Festival in July.

The popular visitor destinations of Whitley Bay, Tynemouth, Cullercoats, North Shields and Wallsend are all in the borough of North Tyneside.  This area is just 8 miles east of Newcastle and is considered by many to be "Newcastle's Coast" with award-winning beaches.  Fantastic family attractions include an aquarium, a railway museum, a water park and Hadrian's Wall; a World Heritage Site.

The famous landmark Tyne Bridge is just one of seven bridges that link Newcastle and Gateshead, the most recent addition being the Gateshead Millennium Bridge which is a striking and innovative opening pedestrian and cycle bridge linking Newcastle to Gateshead Quays which is being transformed into one of the biggest cultural and leisure quarters in the UK – set to rival anywhere in Europe.

Gateshead, on the south bank of the Tyne offers a wealth of shopping, sport and public art, perhaps the most famous being the award winning Angel of the North designed by Antony Gormley.

South Tyneside is a popular coastal destination steeped in history and heritage with exciting attractions and breathtaking scenery.  Journey back to Roman times at Arbeia Roman Fort, learn about Anglo-Saxon history at Bede’s World, visit a keeper’s cottage at Souter Lighthouse or explore beautiful sandy beaches and enjoy traditional family seaside fun at the lovely resort of South Shields.