Gateshead’s Hidden Gem
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Location & Nearby Amenities
Hospital
Bensham hospital
Gateshead NE8 4YL
Pharmacies
Rowlands Pharmacy
76-78 Saltwell Rd, Gateshead NE8 4XE
Monday-friday, 9am–5:30pm, Sat, 9am–12:30pm, sun closed
Groceries
Londis
114 Victoria Rd, Gateshead NE8 2SZ
Tesco express
92 Coatsworth Rd, Bensham, Gateshead NE8 1QP
Everyday, 7am–11pm
Nisa Local Coatsworth Road
97-101 Coatsworth Rd, Bensham, Gateshead NE8 1SQ
Monday-sat, 8am–10:30pm, Sunday, 9am–10:30pm
Bensham euro market
198 Saltwell Rd, Gateshead NE8 4TP
Mon – sat 8am – 11pm, sund 9am-10pm
Bank / ATM
297 Bensham Rd, Gateshead NE8 4QY
Post Office, 66 Saltwell Rd, Gateshead NE8 1EQ
201 Coatsworth Rd, Bensham, Gateshead NE8 1SR
144 Rectory Rd, Gateshead NE8 4RR
Our Top Recommended Attractions
There are many different attractions in South Shields. To help you make the most of your stay with us, we have provided some information to some of the top places of interest.
The Angel of the North
o Antony Gormley's winning design
o One of the most viewed pieces of art in the world It is seen by more than one person every second. That's 90,000 every day or 33 million every year!
o Prime location, on a panoramic hilltop by the A1, the Angel of the North has become one of the most famous artworks in the region.
o Easy to reach by both public transport and car.
Gateshead Millenium Bridge
o Pedestrian and cyclist tilt bridge spanning the River Tyne in North East England between Gateshead's Quays arts quarter on the south bank, and the Quayside of Newcastle upon Tyne on the north bank.
o The bridge is sometimes referred to as the 'Blinking Eye Bridge'[2] or the 'Winking Eye Bridge'[3] due to its shape and its tilting method.o The world's first and only tilting bridge - is a must-see landmark in NewcastleGateshead.
o Designed by Wilkinson Eyre Architects and engineered by Gifford, the bridge takes its place at the end of a line of distinguished bridges across the River Tyne, including the Tyne Bridge and Robert Stephenson's High Level Bridge.
Metro Centre
o Shopping centre and entertainment complex in Gateshead. It is located on the former site of Dunston Power Station, near to the River Tyne.
o More than 370 shops occupying over 2,000,000 sq ft (190,000 m2) of retail floor space, making it the second-largest shopping centre in the UK.
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Our Favourite Restaurants
A selection of our favourite cuisines in Gateshead to help you explore and find the perfect restaurants during your stay.
Transport in Gateshead
Buses
Three of the main bus services in NewcastleGateshead include Arriva, StageCoach and the Quaylink
You can catch a bus from a number of locations throughout the city including intu Eldon Square Bus Station, Haymarket Bus Station, Old Eldon Square or Newcastle Central Station. Gateshead is just a 10 minute trip away from Newcastle on the bus while you can also visit nearby areas such as the Ouseburn, Jesmond and Heaton in under half an hour
From Haymarket, you'll be able to travel to popular attractions and hotspots further afield like Beamish Museum or Alnwick Garden and Castle, or hitch a ride to intu Metrocentre and the Angel of the North from intu Eldon Square.
Our Quaylink bus service which introduced NewcastleGateshead's first electric buses, picks up at several points to take visitors to the Quayside, Ouseburn area and Gateshead side of the Tyne via the Q1, Q2 and Q3.
Appreciate the sights and be taken directly to Newcastle and Gateshead's attractions with the Go North East Toon Tour city sightseeing bus. Hop on and Hop off to explore more of the city with tickets bought in advance or when you catch the bus
Metro
Tyne and Wear Metro over 60 stops
All Metro stations are equipped with stairs and escalators as well as lifts for wheelchair users, buggies and commuters with bikes
Trains
Newcastle Central Station
Seven minute train ride from Central Station will take you directly to shopping heaven at intu Metrocentre, Gateshead. Trains to intu Metrocentre run every 15 minutes daily from Monday to Saturday
Taxis
EastCoast Taxis & Tours, LA Taxis and Uber. Gateshead Central Taxis
24 hour taxi ranks available across the city with a fleet waiting for you. Pick up taxis at Central Station, Grey Street and Gateshead Bus Interchange for ease of onward travel.
Airports
o Newcastle International Airport
o Teesside International Airport
o Eagle Helicopters
o Samson Executive Jet Centre
o Newcastle RVI Helipad
o Newcastle City Heliport
o Leeds Bradford Airport
o South Shields
o Shields Ferry Landing (South Shields)
o Local Taxis South Shields
o Newcastle Airport
o East Midlands Airport
o Richmond Taxis South Tyneside
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