Tyne and Wear Trip Overview
This tour informs in a light hearted and entertaining way about Newcastle’s fascinating 2000 year history. Newcastle is often overlooked and misunderstood and booking a tour with us is the best way to discover for yourself what Newcastle has to offer.
Additional Info
Duration: 90 to 120 minutes
Starts: Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
Explore Tyne and Wear Promoted Experiences
What to Expect When Visiting Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom
This tour informs in a light hearted and entertaining way about Newcastle’s fascinating 2000 year history. Newcastle is often overlooked and misunderstood and booking a tour with us is the best way to discover for yourself what Newcastle has to offer.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Blackfriars Medieval Friary, Friars Street Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4XN England
Guests will hear about the medieval and religious history of Newcastle and about Newcastle’s history in war as we look at the city walls.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Newcastle Central Station, 24 Westmorland Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4EG England
Guests will hear about the construction of the station, railway and also of St Mary’s Cathedral
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: The Literary & Philosophical Society, 23 Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1SE England
Guests will discover Newcastle’s literary and cultural history
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Newcastle Castle, The Black Gate Castle Garth Castle Garth, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1RQ England
Guests will hear about the construction of the medieval castle and the development of Newcastle as a fortress and place of military importance.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: The Tyne Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne England
Guests will learn about Newcastle’s industrial history, about its bridges its ship building and about the reasons for its founding.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: The Quayside, Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne England
Guests will hear about the great fire of Newcastle and its impact
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Grainger Town, Grainger Street Newcastle city centre, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5AF England
Guests will hear about Newcastle’s development through the Georgian period and the industrial revolution, including particular individuals and inventions which shaped the modern world.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Grey’s Monument, 26 Grey Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 6AE England
The end point of our tour brings guests up to the present day by hearing about our more recent history
Duration: 5 minutes
