Gateshead
in Gateshead of England, United Kingdom

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
54.962 and -1.602 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 54° 57' 43" and W -1° 36' 6"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 09:21 AM (Saturday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:17 am and 8:48 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-46.383 and 169.783 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Kaka Point
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-05-04 08:22:41

Discover Gateshead

Gateshead in Gateshead (England) with it's 77,649 citizens is a town in United Kingdom about 246 mi (or 396 km) north of London, the country's capital city.

Current time in Gateshead is now 09:21 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 9 airports near Gateshead, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Newcastle Airport in a distance of 6 mi (or 10 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site is Frontiers of the Roman Empire in Germany at a distance of 8 mi (or 13 km). The closest in United Kingdom is Durham Castle and Cathedral in a distance of 49 mi (or 13 km), East. Also, if you like playing golf, there are a few options in driving distance. We discovered 1 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Newcastle upon Tyne, Lamesley, Wallsend, Pelton and Dinnington. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 12°C / 54 °F

Morning Temperature 9°C / 49 °F
Evening Temperature 12°C / 53 °F
Night Temperature 9°C / 47 °F
Chance of rainfall 1%
Air Humidity 88%
Air Pressure 1008 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Sunday, 5th of May 2024

17°C (62 °F)
11°C (51 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, broken clouds.

Monday, 6th of May 2024

16°C (60 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 7th of May 2024

13°C (56 °F)
8°C (47 °F)
Broken clouds, gentle breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Copthorne Newcastle

Address
0,5 mi
The Close, Quayside
NE1 3RT Newcastle upon Tyne
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hotel Indigo NEWCASTLE

Address
0,9 mi
2/8 Fenkle Street
NE1 5XU NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


County Hotel

Address
0,8 mi
Neville Street
NE1 5DF Newcastle upon Tyne
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Malmaison Newcastle

Address
0,6 mi
QUAYSIDE
NE1 3DX NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Newcastle (Millennium Bridge)

Address
0,6 mi
CITY RD QUAY SIDE
NE1 2AN Newcastle-upon-Tyne
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Vermont

Address
0,6 mi
Castle Garth
NE1 1RQ Newcastle upon Tyne
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hotel Du Vin Newcastle

Address
0,7 mi
City Road
NE1 2BE Newcastle upon Tyne
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hilton Newcastle Gateshead

Address
0,3 mi
Bottle Bank
NE8 2AR Gateshead
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Motel One Newcastle

Address
0,8 mi
High Bridge 15-25
NE1 1EW Newcastle upon Tyne
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Newgate Hotel

Address
0,9 mi
Newgate Street
NE1 5SX Newcastle upon Tyne
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Solar Eclipse 2015 - Newcastle upon Tyne

Published: March 20, 2015
Length: 07:05 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Kev Atkinson

A timelapse of the Tyne Bridge in Newcastle upon Tyne as a 90% solar eclipse occurred overhead.


Level 42 The Sage Gateshead 2014 (Sirens Tour)

Published: October 18, 2014
Length: 02:15 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: mmred42

Some footage of Level 42 at the Sage, Gateshead 17.10.14.


1990 National Garden Festival Gateshead - 1 of 3

Published: March 07, 2010
Length: 51:47 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: citytransportinfo

The first of three films showing some of the transports at the 1990 National Garden Festival which was held in Gateshead. This film focuses on railways. and includes the following... *The...


Teeth Whitening Gateshead - Looking For Laser Teeth Whitening Gateshead?

Published: March 01, 2014
Length: 04:48 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: 20 Minute Teeth Whitening

If you live in the area and you're looking for affordable Gateshead teeth whitening, then you've arrived at the market leaders - 20 Minute Teeth Whitening.Com. For further details visit here:...


Dangerous Lorry U-Turn on Tyne Bridge!!! Newcastle / Gateshead

Published: March 12, 2015
Length: 48:23 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: pianopete

Some guy pulling a u turn on Tyne Bridge. He was heading from Gateshead into Newcastle but then suddenly changed his mind. Dangerous driving. Could have easily caused a crash or damage to the.


Мост тысячелетия в Гейтсхеде / Gateshead Millennium Bridge

Published: November 08, 2013
Length: 15:21 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Денис Владимирович

Мост Тысячелетия (Gateshead Millennium Bridge). Это первый в мире мост, который наклоняется. Мост тысячелетия в Гейтсхеде...


65m Bungee Jump, HMS Calliope Gateshead March 30th 2014

Published: April 03, 2014
Length: 19:34 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: copis meg

Jumping for Tiny Lives Charity. 65m Bungee from a crane. My 1st time, and loved it. Hoping to do the 100m jump this coming October.


Fist(UK) Name Rank & Serial Number Live in Gateshead 21/03/15

Published: March 23, 2015
Length: 00:05 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: MetalManiaxe666

The 3 Tuns Gateshead.


Gateshead to Ouseburn

Published: July 18, 2012
Length: 46:00 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: KennyQ08

Cab view Gateshead to Ouseburn viaduct. With Sound.


BRCA North East Regional Dynamix Gateshead 4wd A final 2013

Published: June 16, 2013
Length: 12:02 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Chris Pattinson

BRCA North East Regional Dynamix Gateshead 4wd A final June 16th 2013. Following Chris Pattinson, Schumacher Cat K1.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Tyne Bridge

The Tyne Bridge is a through arch bridge over the River Tyne in North East England, linking Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead. It was designed by the engineering firm Mott, Hay and Anderson, who later designed the Forth Road Bridge, and was built by Dorman Long and Co. of Middlesbrough. The bridge was officially opened on 10 October 1928 by King George V and has since become a defining symbol of Tyneside. It currently stands as the tenth tallest structure in the city.

Located at 54.968, -1.606 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bridges in Tyne and Wear, Bridges completed in 1928, Transport in Tyne and Wear, Grade II listed buildings in Tyne and Wear, Buildings and structures in Newcastle upon Tyne, Through arch bridges, Crossings of the River Tyne

The Sage Gateshead

The Sage Gateshead is a centre for musical education, performance and conferences, located in Gateshead on the south bank of the River Tyne, in the North East of England. It opened in 2004. It is tenanted by the North Music Trust, which for the financial year 2010-11 reported a deficit of £302,761. The venue is part of the Gateshead Quays development, which also includes the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art and the Gateshead Millennium Bridge.

Located at 54.9677, -1.602 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Visitor attractions in Tyne and Wear, Culture in Tyne and Wear, Norman Foster buildings, High-tech architecture, Lattice shell structures, Concert halls in England, Buildings and structures in Gateshead, Music venues completed in 2004, Sage Group

Tyne Bridge (UK Parliament constituency)

Tyne Bridge was a parliamentary constituency in the north east of England, represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, from 1983 until 2010. It elected one Member of Parliament (MP) by the first past the post system of election.

Located at 54.968, -1.606 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Parliamentary constituencies in Tyne and Wear (historic), United Kingdom Parliamentary constituencies established in 1983, United Kingdom Parliamentary constituencies disestablished in 2010

Newcastle town wall

The Newcastle town wall is a medieval defensive wall, and Scheduled Ancient Monument, in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. It was built during the 13th and 14th centuries, and helped protect the town from attack and occupation during times of conflict. It was approximately 3 kilometres (2 mi) long, at least 2 metres (6.5 ft) thick, up to 7.6 metres (25 ft) high, and had six main gates: Close Gate, West Gate, New Gate, Pilgrim Gate, Pandon Gate and Sand Gate.

Located at 54.9667, -1.6 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Newcastle upon Tyne, Buildings and structures in Newcastle upon Tyne, Visitor attractions in Newcastle upon Tyne, City walls in the United Kingdom, Walls in England, Scheduled Ancient Monuments in Tyne and Wear, Grade I listed buildings in Tyne and Wear, Archaeological sites in Tyne and Wear

Trinity Square, Gateshead

Trinity Square was a shopping centre and multi-storey car park situated in Gateshead, North East England, demolished in 2010. It was particularly noted for the Brutalist design of its car park which was designed by Rodney Gordon when he worked for the Owen Luder Partnership. The concrete structure, which dominated the skyline of the town, was opened in 1967. The car park had a prominent role in the 1971 film Get Carter, so is commonly referred to informally as the Get Carter Car Park.

Located at 54.9627, -1.6022 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures completed in 1967, Brutalist architecture in the United Kingdom, Buildings and structures in Gateshead, Shopping centres in Tyne and Wear, Demolished buildings and structures in England

Gateshead Interchange

Gateshead Interchange is a transport interchange in the centre of the town of Gateshead, England. It is served by the Tyne and Wear Metro, whose station is underground, as well as local bus services. In the period 2008-9 the metro station was used by over 2 million passengers whilst the bus concourse was used by over 3.8 million passengers, making it the busiest bus station in Tyne and Wear.

Located at 54.9617, -1.6041 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bus stations in Tyne and Wear, Railway stations opened in 1981

Gateshead College

Gateshead College is a further education college in the town of Gateshead, England. Established on November 15, 1955 at Durham Road in Low Fell, Gateshead, the original campus was closed as part of a planned move in January 2008. The college moved into a £39 million new main site located at the Baltic Quayside in Gateshead. Also opened during the move was an Academy for Sport based at Gateshead International Stadium and a Skills Academy for Automotive, Engineering, Manufacturing and Logistics.

Located at 54.9667, -1.59804 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Education in Gateshead, Further education colleges in Tyne and Wear

Tyne Bridge Tower

The Tyne Bridge Tower was a tower block that resided at the foot of the Tyne Bridge on the Gateshead side of the River Tyne, near the medieval St Mary's Church and The Sage. The 13 floor building was used by the Inland Revenue until June 2005, after which it stood empty until its demolition in March 2011.

Located at 54.9667, -1.60361 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Gateshead

HMS Calliope (shore establishment)

HMS Calliope is a training centre and 'Stone Frigate' of the Royal Naval Reserve, located in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear.

Located at 54.9685, -1.60156 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Royal Navy bases in England

Bambuco Bridge

The Bambuco Bridge was a temporary outdoor sculpture in the form of a simple suspension bridge spanning the River Tyne, England, made entirely from bamboo wood. The public art was designed and built for the SummerTyne festival, part of the NewcastleGateshead initiative.

Located at 54.9692, -1.60389 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Simple suspension bridges, Suspension bridges in the United Kingdom, Bridges in Tyne and Wear, Crossings of the River Tyne, Outdoor sculptures in England, Bridges completed in 2008, Wooden sculptures, 2008 sculptures

Amazing Radio

Amazing Radio is an international radio station first broadcast originally on digital radio in the United Kingdom. The station plays new music from a number of music genres including pop, rock, indie, hip hop, electronica and jazz. The station originally broadcast on the Digital One ensemble which replaced the temporary Birdsong test transmission which had been running for a year and a half beforehand. The station discontinued its DAB presence in 2012 to become an Internet only radio station.

Located at 54.966, -1.60367 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Radio stations in the United Kingdom, Digital only radio stations, Radio stations established in 2009

Gateshead F.C. new stadium

Gateshead F.C. are a football team based in Gateshead, England, who are developing their yet to be named new stadium on Prince Consort Road. The club hope to move to this stadium for the start of the 2012/2013 season.

Located at 54.9585, -1.60588 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sports venues in Tyne and Wear, Gateshead F.C., Buildings and structures in Gateshead, Proposed football venues in England

Districts of the same city

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Gateshead-on-Tyne, جيتشيد, Горад Гейтсхед, Gateshead, گیتس‌هد, גייטסהד, ゲーツヘッド, გეიტსჰედი, 게이츠헤드, Geitshedas, Гейтсхед, Гејтсхед, גייטסהעד, 蓋茨黑德