Monkwearmouth Station Museum
(5 Miles)*
The Museum is closed for restoration and redevelopment and is due to reopen in the summer of 2006.
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WWT Washington Wetland Centre
(7 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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North East Aircraft Museum
(7 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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Souter Lighthouse
(9 Miles)*
Only 2 miles south of South Shields, Souter Lighthouse overlooks the cliffs of Marsden Bay, high above the rocks and notorious currents of the 'Whitburn Steel' that have wrecked dozens of ships and claimed the lives of many mariners.
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Durham Castle
(10 Miles)*
Durham Castle dates from 1072 and was the seat of the Prince Bishops of Durham until 1832.
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Angel of the North
(11 Miles)*
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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South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
(11 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
(11 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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Shipley Art Gallery
(12 Miles)*
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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Beamish, The North of England Open Air Museum
(12 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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Blue Reef Aquarium Tynemouth
(13 Miles)*
Take the ultimate undersea safari at the award-winning Blue Reef Aquarium in Tynemouth where there's a world of underwater adventure just waiting to be discovered.
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The Art Works Galleries
(13 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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Stephenson Railway Museum
(13 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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Laing Art Gallery
(14 Miles)*
The Laing Art Gallery has something for everyone to enjoy.
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Centre for Life
(14 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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