Britain's official guide to canals, rivers and lakes

Thursday 18th March 2010

Places to go along the River Tyne

Local attractions

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Image for Cherryburn
Principal attraction marker imageCherryburn »

The birthplace of Thomas Bewick, Cherryburn has been preserved by the National Trust and lovingly restored to the …

  • Leisure attraction
Image for Gateshead Millennium Bridge
Principal attraction marker imageGateshead Millennium Bridge »

Along with Antony Gormley's giant Angel of the North sculpture, nothing symbolises the regeneration and vibrant …

  • Leisure attraction
Image for George Stephenson's Birthplace
Principal attraction marker imageGeorge Stephenson's Birthplace »

George Stephenson's whole family lived in this one room apartment, which was built around 1760 to house mining …

  • Historic building
  • Leisure attraction
Canal Boats at Rest (Sheepcote Street Bridge, Birmingham). © John Twinning
Canal boats at rest - prints for sale »

Artist John Twinning has exhibited and sold his work at exhibitions throughout the country. You can see examples of …

  • Gallery
  • Leisure attraction
Live Theatre »

A small but friendly theatrical company which explores new writing in the vibrant quayside area.

  • Leisure attraction

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