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NewcastleGateshead Sightseeing Bus

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City Sightseeing runs a NewcastleGateshead open top double-decker bus tour which will run from Sunday 24th March until Saturday 14th December 2013.

The tour is hop on and hop off so one ticket is valid all day and costs £8 for adults and £4 for children.

From their literature…

Take a journey around the city and enjoy the view from the top of an open top double-decker bus.

Take a full tour round or hop off at conveniently located stops at your leisure with your 24 hour ticket.

Hop off at the Life Science Centre to experience the largest planetarium in the North!

This award-winning science centre full of exciting exhibitions, activities and events for all ages.

Learn all about life on Tyneside, from the region’s shipbuilding heritage to inventions which changed the world, at the Discovery Museum.

Visit Blackfriars Medieval Friary aka Blackfriars Monastery, a restored 13th-century friary.

Only the cloister buildings remain, which now house a range of craft workshops, a restaurant and an exhibition portraying the history of Blackfriars Medieval Friary aka Blackfriars Monastery.

Hop off at St Mary’s Cathedral, a gothic revival church built in 1844 designed by Augustus Welby Pugin, who worked on the Houses of Parliament.

Admire the architecture, the many stained glass windows and the building’s five pipe organs.

Discover the spellbinding history of Newcastle upon Tyne’s Castle Keep and Black Gate, built by Henry II in the twelfth century.

The Grade 1 listed building is a heritage visitor attraction open to all.

Let City Sightseeing introduce you to Newcastle upon Tyne’s rich history as you take a bus tour of the city.

Newcastle’s Town Walls are protected by their Scheduled Ancient Monument classification.

This medieval defensive wall was built during the 13th and 14th centuries to help protect the town from attack.

Large amounts of the wall were demolished during the 18th and 19th centuries but some still remains, particularly on the western side of the city.

The Great North Museum Hancock incorporates collections from the Hancock Museum and Newcastle University’s Museum of Antiquities, the Shefton Museum and the Hatton Gallery.

See major displays showing the wonder of the animal kingdom, Ancient Egyptian mummies and a life-size T-Rex skeleton.

Explore interactive exhibitions incorporating touch screen technology and an interactive model of Hadrian’s Wall.

Admire the artworks in the Laing Art Gallery, home to an impressive collection of art and sculpture.

The Laing Art Gallery’s exhibition programme is renowned for bringing the biggest names in historic, modern and contemporary art to the North East.

Baltic Square is home to the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art aka BALTIC where you will also find the Gateshead Millennium Bridge, the world’s first and only tilting bridge.

The bridge not only serves a practical purpose as the River Tyne’s only foot and cycle bridge, but its elegance and fine engineering make it one of the city’s main attractions.

The River Tyne boasts seven bridges in all.

See the latest blockbuster, spend time in the casino or kick back and relax in one of a wide range of restaurants, cafes, pubs and bars and at the city’s entertainment complex, The Gate.

For more restaurants and bars, visit Chinatown, Market Street and Mosley Street.

For shopping opportunities, hop off at Grainger Market on Grainger Street, Northumberland Street, Eldon Square Shopping Centre or Monument Mall shopping centre on Blackett Street.

Hop off at St James’ Park for Newcastle United, Shearer’s Bar, stadium tours and Leazes Park.

Take the bus tour to the Quayside which has it all including Bessie Surtees House, a rare example of 18th century domestic architecture.

The magnificent Sage Gateshead music centre is the venue for a range of musical performances.

The Quayside is also home to Newcastle upon Tyne’s vibrant nightlife including a range of restaurants, more than thirty pubs and a choice of clubs.

You can book your tour tickets online in advance here Newcastle upon Tyne Sightseeing Tour Bus (opens in a new window).

You can see route, timetable and price information for the NewcastleGateshead Sightseeing Bus Tour here…

If you are looking for hotel accommodation for your visit to Newcastle upon Tyne our bed and breakfast best price and room availability is here Book Online.

Room information including photographs can be found on the Accommodation page of our website.

For more ideas of places to visit while staying with us visit Places to Visit.

Published on 20th March 2013 16:58.

River Tyne Sightseeing Cruise Discount Voucher

Home > Tyne & Wear > Newcastle upon Tyne > Quayside

River Escapes based at Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3DX offer sightseeing cruises along the River Tyne from just £6 per person and the voucher below will save you 10% on scheduled River Escapes sightseeing cruises.

The cruises on offer are…

Quay to City where you can view Newcastle upon Tyne’s famous landmarks for £6.
Quay to Countryside where you can view the North East’s countryside for £10.
Quay to Sea where you can taste the sea air for £12.

The Quay to City cruise is a one hour sightseeing cruise with a step on service.

It operates on Saturdays from June until September 2013 aboard the Coventina where you can view the landmarks of Newcastle upon Tyne from the River Tyne and enjoy the spectacular panorama of the Tyne Gorge including seven of the River Tyne’s bridges.

The Quay to City cruise is complimented by a recorded commentary from an experienced commentator.

Refreshments of tea, coffee, bottled drinks, crisps and chocolate bars are available to purchase onboard.

Sailing times are 12:00, 13:30 and 15:00 with boarding 15 minutes before sailing time.

Normal, before using the discount voucher below, ticket prices are adults £6; senior citizens £5, children age 2-12 years £4, under 2’s sail for free.

A family ticket for two adults and two children aged (2-12 years) is £16.

Quay to Countryside is a two hour River Tyne sightseeing cruise which sails from Newcastle upon Tyne’s Quayside upriver to Ryton Willows Nature Reserve and Newburn Countryside Park.

This cruise takes you under eleven of the River Tyne’s bridges, including the Gateshead Millennium Bridge, Tyne Bridge, Swing Bridge and High Level Bridge as well as passing places associated with the world famous Blaydon Races.

It is almost forty years since river trips have travelled so far up river and it is proving a popular return.

The cruise, which turns at Ryton Willows Nature Reserve for the return journey to Newcastle Quayside offers a unique opportunity to enjoy the upriver wildlife where seals, grey herons and many species of wading birds and ducks are regularly spotted.

This cruise is complimented by a by a recorded commentary and this operates every Sunday from March until the end of May 2013 then every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday from June until the end of September 2013 then every Sunday in October 2013.

Boarding time is 12.15 and sailing time is 12.30 with return at 14.30.

Normal, before using the discount voucher below, ticket prices are adults £10, senior citizens £9, children age 2-12 years £7, under 2’s sail for free.

A family ticket for two adults and two children aged (2-12 years) is £27.

Refreshments of tea, coffee, bottled drinks, crisps and chocolate bars are available to purchase onboard. You can bring a packed lunch if you prefer.

The Quay to Sea sightseeing cruise is a three hour cruise that takes you under the Gateshead Millennium Bridge which opens especially for the cruise to enjoy the panorama of the Tyne Gorge before returning downriver as far as the river mouth.

On your cruise you will see the legendary shipyards of Tyneside, the International Passenger Terminal, the
Port of Tyne, North Shields Fish Quay and the great views of the river mouth, including Tynemouth Priory & Castle, the memorial to Admiral Lord Collingwood and the beautiful sandy beaches of South Shields.

The cruise turns at the piers, where seals and dolphins are regularly seen and returns to Newcastle’s Quayside.

This cruise is complimented by a live commentary by experienced commentators.

This cruise runs every Sunday from March until the end of May 2013 then every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday from June until the end of September 2013 then every Sunday in October 2013.

On December 15th and Sunday 22nd December 2013 this cruise runs as a Santa Family Cruise.

Refreshments of tea, coffee, bottled drinks, crisps and chocolate bars are available to purchase onboard.

This cruise boards from 11am with sailing at 12 noon, return is at 3pm.

Normal, before using the discount voucher below, ticket prices are adults £12, senior citizens £11, children age 2-12 years £7, under 2’s sail for free.

A family ticket for two adults and two children aged (2-12 years) is £31.

The River Escape cruise brochure can be seen here…

The River Escapes website is here River Escapes (opens in a new window).

The discount voucher to get 10% off scheduled River Escapes’ sightseeing cruises is here…

If you are looking for hotel accommodation for your River Tyne cruise our bed and breakfast best price and room availability is here Book Online.

Room information including photographs can be found on the Accommodation page of our website.

Published on 1st March 2013 15:28.

River Tyne River Trips 2012

Home > Tyne & Wear > South Shields > Shields Ferry

Summer river trips on the River Tyne start tomorrow, running from 4th May until 7th September 2012.

There are many different trips to choose from and are a unique way to view some of the historic sights along the banks of the River Tyne and to see the modern new developments taking shape along the river.

The three hour river trips sail between South Shields and Newcastle upon Tyne, as far as Newcastle and Gateshead Quaysides where you will get to see and sail under Gateshead’s iconic Gateshead Millennium Bridge.

Entertainment is provided on many of the river trips with something to suit all the family from live river commentaries, sing-a-longs to fish & chip trips – all of which are regular features of their scheduled summer programme of events.

A variety of children’s entertainment also runs throughout the school summer holidays.

Our bed and breakfast accommodation in South Shields is a few minutes walk from the Shields Ferry terminal where the River Tyne river trips depart and return to.

Shields Ferry River Trips 2012 are…

Sundays – Animal Encounters (2 hours)
Small ones, fat ones, long, thin, scaly ones… bring the children along to experience the delights of our cute and cuddly (or even scary!) animals as they sail along the River Tyne.

They’ll get the opportunity to hold rabbits and mice, a majestic owl and, if they’re really brave… even a snake and a
tarantula!

Whether it’s their first animal encounter or if you want to help them overcome any fears… what better way to
do it than combining it with a relaxing river trip.

Ferry departs 1pm returns 3pm.

Have your photo taken with the animals as a special reminder of the day!

Fridays and Sundays – Children’s Entertainer (2 hours)
Bring the children along to enjoy an afternoon on our fun-filled party boat!

Music, games, face painting and balloon-making are sure to occupy their time, all while you sit back and enjoy a relaxing trip on the ferry… or you can always join in the fun yourself!

A river trip is also a great and educational way to point out the historical places of interest around the river
banks of our local area which your children may not otherwise get to see!

Ferry departs 1pm returns 3pm.

Sunday Afternoon River Trips (3 hours)
Enjoy a unique experience on-board the Shields Ferry which lets you take in the sights and delights of the riverbanks along the River Tyne.

Sailing to the mouth of the River Tyne and then on to Newcastle upon Tyne and back again you’ll see many historic monuments along the way and listen to a fascinating live commentary, brought to you by
one of our guides.

Places of interest include The Customs House, North Shields Fish Quay, the memorial to Admiral Lord Collingwood and the old River Tyne Shipyards.

You’ll also see the amazing transformations which have taken place on Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead Quaysides and get to sail under the Gateshead Millennium Bridge!

Ferry departs 1pm returns 4pm.

A fun and leisurely way to spend a Sunday afternoon!

Fridays – Tyne Tours (1 hours)
For a local insight into life around the river banks of North Tyneside and South Tyneside join this delightful cruise.

As you sail to the mouth of the River Tyne, past North Shields Fish Quay and Tynemouth Priory & Castle you’ll listen to an informative taped commentary about the history of the river in the surrounding area.

Places of interest along the way include The Customs House, International Passenger Terminal, Royal Quays and Jarrow Slake.

Many other sites from the River Tyne’s industrial past and present can also be seen.

Ferry departs 1:30pm, returns 3pm.

A great way to relax at the end of the week!

Fridays and Sundays – Fish & Chip Trips (2 hours)
Indulge in some finger-licking style fish and chips whilst watching the River Tyne sail by!

After setting off you’ll head towards the mouth of the River Tyne where you’ll listen to an informative taped commentary about our local river history.

Your fish and chips* will be delivered directly to you and as you sail along your meal can be enjoyed by simply being eaten straight from the box – leaving you to roam the boat at your leisure.

Be sure not to miss out on any views of the river!

Ferry departs 1pm returns 3pm.

Combine some great local food with a fun afternoon cruise!

*Note: fish and chips (adults & concessionary) cod bites (children).

Limited seating available.

If you are looking for hotel accommodation near the Shields Ferry at Mill Dam in South Shields our bed and breakfast best price and room availability is here Book Online.

Room information including photographs can be found on the Accommodation page of our website.

For more ideas of places to visit while staying with us visit Places to Visit.

Published on 3rd May 2012 08:31.