Shipley Art Gallery
(1 Mile)*
The Shipley Art Gallery has become established as a national centre for contemporary craft and has built up one of the best collections outside London.
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Angel of the North
(1 Mile)*
If you're travelling past Gateshead, whether by car on the A1, or by train on the East coast main line, you can't miss the Angel of the North.
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Centre for Life
(2 Miles)*
The Centre for Life is an award-winning science centre where imaginative exhibitions, interactive displays and special events promote greater understanding of science and provoke curiosity in the world around us.
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Discovery Museum
(2 Miles)*
Discovery is the North East of England's most popular free tourist attraction. Walk through its doors to discover all about life in Newcastle and Tyneside.
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Laing Art Gallery
(3 Miles)*
The Laing Art Gallery has something for everyone to enjoy.
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The Art Works Galleries
(3 Miles)*
One of the largest commercial art galleries in Europe, The Art Works Galleries is a dynamic addition to region offering five spacious galleries all under one roof.
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Hancock Museum
(3 Miles)*
The Hancock is the North East's premier natural science museum. Permanent Displays include Land of the Pharaohs, Living Planet and Earthworks.
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Beamish, The North of England Open Air Museum
(4 Miles)*
Beamish is no ordinary museum but a living, working experience of life as it was in the Great North in the early 1800s and 1900s. Beamish is a world famous open air museum.
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WWT Washington Wetland Centre
(5 Miles)*
Explore 103 acres of wetland, woodland and wildlife reserve at Washington Wetland Centre - one of the North East's biggest conservation success stories. This vibrant, family-friendly, site gives sanctuary to birds, insects and plant-life alike.
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Path Head Water Mill
(5 Miles)*
Path Head Water Mill offers a great day out for all the family. Visitors can see the changes and amazing progress made to date in restoring this once derelict site in Blaydon.
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North East Aircraft Museum
(5 Miles)*
The North of England's Premier Aviation Collection. Classic aircraft on display include : Avro Vulcan, Hawker Hunter and Falklands veteran - the Pusara. Over 30 aircraft and a collection of aeroengines all under cover.
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Stephenson Railway Museum
(7 Miles)*
Re-live the glorious days of the steam railway at the Stephenson Railway Museum, and take a delightful ride on a real steam train.
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South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
(8 Miles)*
Welcome to a whole season of activities and exhibitions at South Shields Museum. There's something to suit everyone, so why not pop along and enjoy a fun-filled family day out?
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Arbeia Roman Fort and Museum
(8 Miles)*
Built in AD 160s, the stone fort at South Shields played an essential role in the mighty frontier system which stretched across the width of the country, marking the northern boundaries of the Roman Empire.
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Monkwearmouth Station Museum
(9 Miles)*
The Museum is closed for restoration and redevelopment and is due to reopen in the summer of 2006.
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