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Tyneside
North
Tyneside with its miles of award winning golden sands stretching from
Whitley Bay
to Tynemouth, both resorts in their own right, also includes the quaint
little fishing village of Cullercoats,
complete with smugglers caves and golden sands but still a working harbour
for fishermen. The impressive ruins of Tynemouth Castle and Priory overlook
the river mouth, Piers and lighthouses and the bustling North Shields
Fish Quay.
South Tyneside is another area with some of the best beaches in Europe, in an area of rich history and proud heritage. From Roman times to the Venerable Bede, through the latter day Engineering and Shipbuilding Era, the landscape has changed, nowhere more so than the riverside where past, present and future are all linked. Visit the Roman Fort of Arbeia including reconstructed buildings such as the Commanding Officers Villa, Barrack Blocks and Western Gateway. Also, Bedes World at Jarrow tells the story of life in the times of the Venerable Bede, and visit the Anglo Saxon Village. St.Pauls Church is the site of Bede’s Monastery where he lived all his life. The chancel of the Church dates from the time of Bede. Also, Britains most popular author, Catherine Cookson was born here and the Catherine Cookson trail is still a popular attraction.
Suggested guided tours: