Tyne and Wear - where dynamic city life meets culture, countryside and coastline. Whatever you are looking for, Tyne and Wear can give any visitor the best of everything.
The five unique areas of Gateshead, Newcastle, North Tyneside, South Tyneside and Sunderland border the two main rivers the Tyne and the Wear, where the region derived its name. The two rivers have played a key role in the development of the area with the Romans the first to realise the potential of their success by using the rivers as a form of defence when building forts as part of Hadrian’s Wall.
Subsequent generations used the rivers during the industrial revolution for transportation purposes, which led to the rapid growth of the regions two major cities. Tyne and Wear’s industrial fortunes first came from wool, then coal, whilst the steel industry made it the biggest shipbuilding region in the world. Most of the heavy industry has long disappeared and the region has re-emerged as a focus for investment and development, with the creation of new leisure and cultural facilities.
There is now so much to see and do in Tyne and Wear, with the region in the lead as one of the most visited destinations in the country. Its attractions capture the imagination of everyone, whether it's nature, art or a fun filled family day out, visitors will find a profusion of activities. With a wealth of galleries, museums and public art, attracting international interest, no other area offers such a blend of culture. The region is well known for its award winning beaches, amazing coastline and its countryside as a haven for wildlife and tranquil beauty.
For things to do the region is home to an array of restaurants and cafes serving food from around the world and look no further for entertainment at any one of the region's many theatres or cinemas. Bars, pubs and clubs offer a unique vibrant atmosphere that is renouned in the North East, with some of the most popular venues in the country offering music and dance to suit all tastes. If shopping is your thing it couldn't be easier with Europe's largest indoor shopping mall, traditional markets and high street shops with some of the biggest names in retail. For those sports enthusiasts the region supports some of the biggest international sporting events, so it is no surprise that Tyne and Wear has created more than it's fair share of sporting heroes and celebrities.
Offering an excellent range of quality accommodation, to suit all tastes and easy access through the region's excellent transportation network, wherever you make your base, while on your stay in Tyne and Wear you'll find everything you need on a short break or holiday all within easy reach.
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