Gateshead
Gateshead is home to the Gateshead Millennium Bridge linking Newcastle and Gateshead Quays, The Sage Gateshead, a landmark building on the banks of the River Tyne is an international home for music, and was designed by Norman Foster.
Attractions
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Stretching from coast to coast, Hadrian’s Wall Country offers a variety of attractions, historical sites, and outdoor activities suited to visitors of all ages. Whether you’re a history lover, a family looking for a day out, or a seasoned adventurer, you can explore and enjoy the area’s iconic heritage and breathtaking scenery, with charming towns and vibrant cities to discover along the way
Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle – a great city - once in the forefront of 19th century industrial innovation, now, the forefront of technical innovation, leisure and culture.
Carlisle
A city steeped in history Carlisle is known as the ‘great border city’ and today is a vibrant place with great shops, a variety of places to eat and drink, and lots of culture from museums and galleries, to theatre, music, comedy and events.
Walltown Country Park
Walltown Country Park lies on the line of Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland National Park.
Open all year
Free
- Guide Dogs
- Wheelchair Accessible
Prudhoe Castle
Prudhoe Castle has many a story to tell to the intrepid visitor. Have a picnic and take in the surroundings, browse in the shop or explore the keep, great hall and towered walls enclosing a fine Georgian mansion, or take a walk around the moat and grounds.
Closed for winter (reopening 1 April 2024)
With Gift-Aid, from: Adult: £7.50, Child (5-17 years): £4, Concession: £6.50, Family (2 adults, up to 3 children): £19 OR Family (1 adult, up to 3 children) £11.50
- Guide Dogs
- Wheelchair Accessible
Lanercost Priory
The beautiful and now tranquil setting of Augustinian Lanercost Priory belies an often troubled history. Standing close to Hadrian's Wall, it suffered frequent attacks during the long Anglo-Scottish wars, once by Robert Bruce in person.
Open weekends only 10am - 4pm
Adult, from: £6.50, Child (5-15 years): £3.50, Concession: £5.50, Family (2 adults, up to 3 children): £16.50 OR Family (1 adult, up to 3 children) £10.00
- Guide Dogs
- Wheelchair Accessible