Connected to Newcastle by seven bridges, including the Gateshead Millennium Bridge-a spectacularly designed pedestrian bridge that actually tilts to allow boat traffic through-Gateshead is well worth adding to your itinerary.
The town is well known for its iconic architecture, which includes the spectacular Sage Gateshead, a center for musical education, performance, and conferences; the famous Angel of the North, a huge steel sculpture of an angel designed by Antony Gormley that stands 66 feet tall with wings measuring 177 feet across; and the lovely 55-acre Saltwell Park, popular for its pleasant walks through gardens and woods, along with its boating lake and visitor center.
