The city of Gateshead is located on the south bank of the River Tyne, across from Newcastle. Connecting the two cities is the Gateshead Millennium Bridge, an architectural masterpiece and the world's first rotating bridge.
The town's main attraction is the MetroCentre shopping and entertainment complex. As one of Europe's largest, it includes a bowling centre, children's fun park with rides, a multi-screen cinema, food court and restaurants and many stores.
Another major focal point is the Gateshead Quays arts and cultural area, which includes Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, and The Sage Gateshead which hosts concert halls and a music school.
Hotels in Gateshead are all located within four miles of Newcastle city centre, the Gateshead Quays and the MetroCentre.
The city of Gateshead is located on the south bank of the River Tyne, across from Newcastle. Connecting the two cities is the Gateshead Millennium Bridge, an architectural masterpiece and the world's first rotating bridge.
