Tyne and Wear Trip Overview
Discover the prominent but also hidden art galleries of NewcastleGateshead – explore the classic Laing as well as the contemporary BALTIC Arts Centre…
Your guide will be able to give you some great insights in the city’s art scene and also build a story of the city in art form…
Appreciate some of the smaller and special exhibition galleries dotted around the city centre
Enjoy this bespoke walking tour in either English or German.
Additional Info
Duration: 2 hours
Starts: Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
Explore Tyne and Wear Promoted Experiences
What to Expect When Visiting Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom
Discover the prominent but also hidden art galleries of NewcastleGateshead – explore the classic Laing as well as the contemporary BALTIC Arts Centre…
Your guide will be able to give you some great insights in the city’s art scene and also build a story of the city in art form…
Appreciate some of the smaller and special exhibition galleries dotted around the city centre
Enjoy this bespoke walking tour in either English or German.
Itinerary
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Pass By: Grey’s Monument, 26 Grey Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 6AE England
Built in 1838 it forms the centre-piece of Grainger Town, the classical heart of the city
Stop At: Laing Art Gallery, New Bridge Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8AG England
The gallery was designed in the Baroque style with Art Nouveau elements by architects Cackett and Burns Dick and is now a Grade II listed building. It was opened in 1904. Visit inside and discover the history of the city in art form as well as some major pieces of art from locals to international artist…
Duration: 45 minutes
Pass By: The Stand Comedy Club, Bar & Kitchen, 31 High Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1EW England
The Stand Comedy Club is an awesome comedy location in a superb part of town. Baltic 39 is a vibrant community of practising artists, academics and researchers located on High Bridge in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne – this can only be visited if exhibitions are open.
Stop At: The Glamorous Owl, 2 Old George Yard High Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1EZ England
One of the greatest shops selling only local arts & crafts – chat to one of the proprietors about their work (when available).
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Newcastle Cathedral, St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1PF England
Visit St. Nicholas Cathedral and discover a hidden gem in the heart of the city. Explore the building with your guide.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Side Gallery, 9 Side Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3JE England
Open Tuesday to Sunday only, this is a hidden secret and includes some fantastic, ever-changing and relevant-to-today art exhibitions.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Bessie Surtees House 41-44 Sandhill Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3JF England
Open Monday to Friday only, this is a fine example of an Elizabethan home and your guide will explain the wonderful story behind Bessie and her boyfriend…
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Trinity Maritime Centre, 29 Broad Chare Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3DQ England
Trinity House emerged in the 16th century as a guild formed by the City’s seafarers. For the past 500 years it has occupied premises in Broad Chare on the Newcastle’s Quayside, from which it continues to provide a combination of professional and charitable maritime services.
Stop At: Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, Gateshead Quays South South South Shore Road, Gateshead NE8 3BA England
Housed in a landmark industrial building on the south bank of the River Tyne, BALTIC presents an ever-changing calendar of dynamic, diverse & international contemporary visual art exhibitions and events. Visit and learn more about the building and the arts inside…
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Sage Gateshead, St. Marys Square Gateshead Quays, Gateshead NE8 2JR England
A music centre rooted deeply in the North, with an international profile. Visit whilst passing through…
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: The Tyne Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne England
7 bridges span the river Tyne – explore some of these in more depth…
