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Sage Gateshead is a concert venue and also a centre for musical education, located in Gateshead on the south bank of the River Tyne, in the North East of England. It opened in 2004 and is tenanted by the North Music Trust.

The Quayside, with its landmark buildings, bars and restaurants, and the seven bridges that span the River Tyne have become the iconic image of Newcastle. Highlights include the Gateshead Millennium Bridge, the only tilting bridge in the world, the famous Tyne Bridge and the Swing Bridge, which revolves to allow ships to pass on either side.

In 2016, owner-custodians, Clouston Group, completed a major restoration and enhancement programme, introducing state of the art facilities to create an exceptional, dynamic space. Hosting some of the city’s most prestigious and exciting gatherings, from live performances, club nights and exhibitions, to food and drink festivals. Boiler Shop is perfect for ambitious, memorable events and a broad spectrum of cultural uses.

The International Centre for Life is a pioneering science village based in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne where scientists, clinicians, educationalists and business people work to promote the advancement of the life sciences

St James' Park is an all-seater stadium in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. It is the home of Premier League club Newcastle United F.C. and has a seating capacity of 52,405

Europe's largest indoor shopping and leisure centre is quite simply retail heaven, with everything from high street favourites to one-off stores and boutiques. And when you've shopped 'til you drop, there's an IMAX cinema, a champagne bar and over 50 great places to eat.

Eldon Square is at the heart of shopping in Newcastle featuring leading high street names, specialist stores and four department stores.

Beamish is a world famous open air museum telling the story of the people of North East England during the Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian periods.

Alnwick Castle is a castle and stately home in the town of the same name in the English county of Northumberland. It is the seat of the Duke of Northumberland, built following the Norman conquest, and renovated and remodelled a number of times.

Standing tall and watching over Newcastle/Gateshead, this iconic work of public art by Antony Gormley is admired by 150,000 visitors a year. At 54m wide and 20m high, it dominates the Newcastle/Gateshead skyline and is an awe-inspiring symbol of North East pride and culture

Dating back to 1178, Newcastle Castle Keep is one of the finest examples of Norman stone in Britain. The site itself was previously occupied by a Roman fort, an Anglo-Saxon cemetery and the original ‘New Castle' from which the city takes its name. From the top, the castle also boasts an outstanding view of Newcastle/Gateshead

The Northumberland Coast is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty covering 100 miles of coastline from Berwick-Upon-Tweed to the River Coquet estuary in the Northeast of England. Features include: Alnmouth, Bamburgh, Beadnell, Budle Bay, Craster, Dunstanburgh Castle, the Farne Islands, Lindisfarne, Seahouses and Amble.