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River Escapes
Escape the hustle and bustle of the city – a River Escapes cruise offers an unrivalled way to experience NewcastleGateshead’s finest and most famous riverside scenery.
Choose the three-hour QUAY TO SEA cruise from the Gateshead Millennium Bridge and Tyne Gorge, downriver to the river mouth accompanied by a fascinating commentary by one of our knowledgeable guides.
Or relax on the 2-hour upriver QUAYSIDE TO COUNTRYSIDE cruise to Ryton Willows taking in the best town and country views, accompanied by a recorded commentary from one of our most experienced commentators.
Scheduled cruises run throughout the year, or charters are available at other times – please refer to our brochure, visit our website or contact us at our head office our Events Team will be happy to help you.
River Escapes is also the premier venue ON the Tyne for:
• PARTY NIGHTS
• CORPORATE EVENTS
• CELEBRATIONS
• EDUCATIONAL AND SIGHTSEEING CRUISES
Prices vary depending on Cruise, see website for full details.
Special Offers
- 10% discount on sightseeing, evening and party night cruises with the Discover Pass. (T&C: Offer also valid on 1,2 and 3 hour cruises.)
More offers like this - Great savings with the Discover Pass
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Tourism Experience of the Year - Tourism Services Bronze 2008
Opening Times
| 01/01/2008 - 31/12/2008 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 | 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 | 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 | 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 | 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 | 17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 | 17:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 | 17:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 09:00 | 17:00 |
Road Directions
Nearest major road is A1(M). From the A1 follow signs for Newcastle Quayside.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest station is Newcastle Central Station. Bus 35A and 35B to East Quayside. Quaylink service Q2 gives direct link to/from boarding point.
Facilities
Provider Features
- In town/city centre
- Outdoor Attraction
Payment Methods
- Booking essential
- Delta accepted
- Euros accepted
- Groups Accepted - Please ring for group rates
- JCB accepted
- Maestro accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Max group size - 150
- Min group size - 10
- Special group rates - 10% for Group Bookings
- Visa accepted
Provider Facilities
- Conference facilities
- Dogs Accepted - Guide Dogs Only
- Event Venue
- Toilets
Target Markets
- Family Fun
- Marketed Towards Children
- Marketed Towards Families
- Marketed Towards Senior Citizens
- Marketed Towards Students / Youth
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
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River Escapes
Newcastle Quayside East
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Tyne & Wear
NE1 1JF
Tel: +44 01670 785666
Fax: +44 01670 785656
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