Tyne and Wear

Tyne and Wear is in the North/East of England. The area has bustling towns and cities; encompassing Newcastle upon Tyne, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Gateshead, and Sunderland. The diversity of the area and rich warmth of the people make for a fusion of attractions and appeal.

For the visitor, culture is a big feature in this region and nowhere better to start enjoying it than Sunderland. Sunderland is a city that is renowned for its wide choice of art and cultural attractions. The National Glass Centre hosts some of the best glass exhibitions in the world, you can see live glassblowing demonstrations and experience the interactive world of glass in the Kaleidoscope Gallery. Stimulate your senses with a visit to the spectacular Winter Gardens in Mowbray Park. With over 1500 plants and 146 different species all under one stunning glass roof, you are bound to be suprised. At the Museum and Art Gallery you can learn about the region's social history through fascinating exhibitions and displays, and even venture into lost worlds. At the City Library and Arts Centre you'll find the fascinating new facsimile of the Lindisfarne Gospels, a new page will be on view every day. Meanwhile, on the top floor, the Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art presents changing exhibitions of new work by emerging and established artists from the UK and abroad. Also a must-see is the St.Peter's Riverside Sculpture Trail with works in metal, wood, glass and stone around the Marina and riverside.