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National Glass Centre Summer 2024

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If you are staying at our bed and breakfast accommodation this Summer then you may like to visit Sunderland’s National Glass Centre on Liberty Way, Sunderland, SR6 0GL which is located fifteen minutes drive from our guest house accommodation.

The National Glass Centre Liberty Way Sunderland SR6 0GL Summer 2024

The National Glass Centre’s Summer 2024 visitor guide can be found below…

You can see more about the history of glass blowing in Sunderland and current glass blowing in these videos…

If you are looking for hotel accommodation for your visit to National Glass Centre in Sunderland 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 12th April 2024 18:49.

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Climb Penshaw Monument

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Penshaw Monument in Penshaw, Houghton le Spring, Sunderland is open for tours to the top in May, June, July, August and September.

Steps to the Penshaw Monument (geograph 5719013)

Penshaw Monument is a National Trust property on Chester Road, Houghton le Spring, , DH4 7NJ.

Tours to the Top allows visitors to enjoy the magnificent views of North East England from the top of Penshaw Monument, climbing up through a secret staircase.

One of the columns of Penshaw Monument contains 76 steps.

When you reach the top you can enjoy views of County Durham, Northumberland, the Yorkshire Dales, the Pennines and the coast.

Visible from the top is Durham Cathedral, the lights at Emirates Riverside Stadium (home of Durham County Cricket Club), Tynemouth Priory & Castle, the Cheviot Hills, Pontop Pike, Burnhope Transmitter and the Victoria Viaduct.

Booking is essential as there is limited availability.

A maximum of five people are able to climb to the top of the monument in each 30 minute tour slot.

Last tour is at 16:30, finishing at 17:00.

Tickets cost £5 or free for National Trust members.

To book visit Climb Penshaw Monument (opens in a new window).

If you are looking for hotel accommodation for your visit to Penshaw Monument in Houghton le Spring our bed and breakfast best price and room availability is here Book Online.

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Published on 11th April 2024 18:42.

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Craft and Coffee

Home > Tyne & Wear > South Shields > Highfield Road

Craft and Coffee is a new coffee shop that opens today on nearby Highfield Road in South Shields.

Craft and Coffee Highfield Road South Shields NE34 6HF

Craft and Coffee can be found at 80-86 Highfield Road, South Shields, NE34 6HF (formerly Coffey by Name).

You can view Craft and Coffee’s menu below…

Craft and Coffee will be open Tuesday to Saturday from 9am until 4pm.

Craft and Coffee will be closed on Sundays and Mondays.

If you are looking for hotel accommodation near Highfield Road in South Shields our bed and breakfast best price and room availability is here Book Online.

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Published on 11th April 2024 14:04.

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Newcastle Airport Night Bus

Home > Tyne & Wear > Newcastle upon Tyne > Woolsington > Newcastle International Airport

Newcastle International Airport have announced a new 787 night bus service connecting Newcastle International Airport and Newcastle upon Tyne city centre.

Newcastle Airport Night Bus

The new 787 night bus service stops at Newgate Street, Campus for Ageing and Vitality (CAV), West Road Crematorium and Cemetery, Slatyford Lane / Silver Lonnen, Westerhope, Newbiggin Hall shops then Newcastle International Airport.

You can view the Newcastle International Airport night bus timetable here…

The six month trial service will run from 02:50 to 05:20 every day.

A short single journey of less than 2km costs £1.80; a longer single journey of more than 2km costs £2; a day ticket costs £3.70; a weekly ticket £17; child singles are £1.

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

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Published on 10th April 2024 13:01.

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The Black Candle

Home > Tyne & Wear > South Shields > Westoe > Dean Road

The Black Candle is a new coffee house and bar that has opened on Dean Road in Westoe, South Shields.

The Black Candle Dean Road Westoe South Shields Exterior

You can view The Black Candle’s menu below…

The Black Candle Dean Road Westoe South Shields Interior 1

The Black Candle Dean Road Westoe South Shields Interior 2

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Published on 7th April 2024 12:29.

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