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Attractions

Situated only a mile from Junction 61 of the A1M, we are in a perfect location for visiting the attractions of the North East. We have listed below a small selection of local attractions which you may want to visit whilst staying with us.

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	Durham Cathedral Durham Cathedral is the greatest Norman building in England, perhaps even in Europe. Website: http://www.durhamcathedral.co.uk/

	Angel of the north The angel of the north is a exquisite masterpiece, and is probably the northeast's most treasured possession. Many come from all over the world to see it. Website: http://www.aboutbritain.com/Angel-Of-The-North.htm

	Millennium Bridge Designed by Wilkinson Eyre Architects and engineered by Gifford, the bridge takes its place at the end of a line of distinguished bridges across the River Tyne, including the Tyne Bridge and Robert Stephenson's High Level Bridge. Website: http://www.arup.com/MillenniumBridge/

	The Sage The Sage Gateshead is an international home for music and musical discovery, bringing about a widespread and long-term enrichment of the musical life of the North of England. Website: http://www.thesagegateshead.org/

	MetroCentre MetroCentre is Europe’s largest shopping and leisure centre and it has everything you could possibly need for the perfect day out. MetroCentre, located in Gateshead, three miles south west of Newcastle Upon Tyne, has some brands that cannot be found anywhere else in the North East or indeed in the UK. Website: http://www.metrocentre.uk.com/

	Baltic centre Located in Gateshead in the Northeast of England, this unique international center for contemporary visual art features the Art Factory, where artists from all over the world come to work and create. Website: http://www.balticmill.com/

	Alnwick Castle Alnwick Castle is the second largest inhabited castle in England, and has been the home of the Percys, Earls and Dukes of Northumberland since 1309, making this year the 700 year anniversary. Website: http://www.alnwickcastle.com/

	Beamish Beamish is a world famous open air museum. We tell the story of the people of North East England at two important points of their history - 1825 and 1913 . Website: http://www.beamish.org.uk

	Eldon Square With over 100 shops, including world famous department stores John Lewis, Fenwick and Marks & Spencer you’re sure to find what you’re looking for at Eldon Square. Website: http://www.eldon-square.co.uk/

	St James's Park Home of Newcastle United FC Website: http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/Welcome

	Hadrian's wall Hadrian's Wall is a stone and turf fortification built by the Roman Empire across the width of what is now northern England. Website: http://www.hadrians-wall.org/