3 Best Places To Visit in Gateshead

“Tanfield Railway offers several options for hiring a carriage or a complete train on scheduled service days. This standard gauge heritage railway offers a perfect family day out. Visitors can ride on the train and enjoy the beautiful scenery as steam drifts past the vintage carriages, creating a nostalgic atmosphere. The railway, with sections dating back to 1725, features restored tracks and operates preserved steam and diesel rolling stock. The railway line runs between the southern terminus at East Tanfield in Durham and the northern terminus at Sunniside in Gateshead, covering three miles. Visitors can enjoy a six-mile round trip through the picturesque countryside.”

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“Bowes Railway is one of the world’s only preserved standard gauge cable railways. George Stephenson built the railway and it opened in 1826 to transport coal. The railway was part of a busy mining colliery and featured a unique rope-worked system. By 1855, Bowes Railway was fully completed, spanning 15 miles. They provide a variety of customized interactive workshops for schools. At its peak, the railway handled over 1 million tons of coal annually and remained virtually unchanged until 1968. Bowes Railway welcomes educational visits and offers an outdoor picnic area for visitors to enjoy.”

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“Gateshead International Stadium is an all-seater venue in Gateshead with a capacity of 11,800. Originally built in 1955 as the Gateshead Youth Stadium at a cost of £30,000, it is the third-largest Stadium in Tyne and Wear. The Stadium is home to several sports clubs, including Gateshead FC and Gateshead Harriers. Gateshead International Stadium has hosted many national and international events in athletics, rugby, football, and significant rock and pop concerts. The Stadium also houses one of the region's top gym, swimming, and exercise class facilities.”

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