For any group visiting North East England the perfect place to start is the dynamic city of Newcastle and its neighbouring Gateshead. Separated by the River Tyne, NewcastleGateshead welcomes visitors with its infectious Geordie spirit and an offer that combines history and heritage, art and culture, music and food and drink.
Offering award-winning cuisine at unique venues like Blackfriars Restaurant, world-class museums like the Great North Museum: Hancock, and a thriving nightlife scene there is something for every taste in this most northerly of cities.
Explore the iconic Tyne Bridge and the vibrant Quayside with its bustling bars, restaurants, and historical attractions. Experience the city’s energy by day, either in the cosmopolitan city centre of Newcastle with its independent and major high street retailers, or head to the area’s lesser-known neighbourhoods like Jesmond or Ouseburn, all offering visitors culture, heritage and a fantastic choice of places to stay and eat.
For a touch of luxury, consider including a stay at one of the many hotels with stunning views of the River Tyne. Choose from 4* international brands including Crowne Plaza, Maldron, Hotel Indigo, Delta Hotel by Marriott and Sandman as well as regional hotels including The Royal Station Hotel, Great North Hotel and Great Street Hotel.
Explore the exciting Gateshead Millennium Bridge, a feat of modern engineering, and the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art.
Book your group on to one of a number of immersive and memorable experiences from a food tour around the city with Triple A Food Tours or head under the city on a tour of the Victoria Tunnel, used during the city’s mining heritage as well as being a WWII air raid shelter.