Welcome to the Official Visitor Site...

..Where a warm welcome awaits you.
With a justified reputation of being some of the friendliest people in the country you can be sure of a warm welcome when you come to experience a short break in the North East of England! You'll be bowled over by the sheer choice of things to do and see in NewcastleGateshead, the adjoining coastal city of Sunderland and seaside towns such as South Shields, Tynemouth and Whitley Bay.

This whole area is linked by a superb and efficient public transport network which includes the Metro, buses and even boats.

  • Monkwearmouth Station Museum

    Monkwearmouth Station Museum

    Take a look inside a real Victorian railway station and visit the fascinating ticket office. Watch...

  • Sunderland Empire

    Sunderland Empire

    The North East's flagship theatre, showcasing season-after-season of record-breaking smash hits...

  • Stepney Bank Stables

    Stepney Bank Stables

    This award winning equestrian centre caters for riders of all abilities from children as young as...

  • Blue Reef Aquarium

    Blue Reef Aquarium

    More than 30 living displays exploring the drama of the North Sea and the dazzling beauty of a...

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