Located on the southern bank of the River Tyne, little is known about the origins of Gateshead. Always overshadowed by Newcastle, it is thought to have been a minor settlement of little importance, probably a base camp which grew around the gates to the main fort on the southern side of the bridge built by the Romans. Real growth appears not to have started until the establishment of the Norman Bishops of Durham in 1072, when much of the local forestry was used as a hunting reserve. In the Boldon Book survey of 1183, Gateshead is listed as having watermills, salmon fisheries and bake-houses, no longer completely dependent on agriculture. By the late 12th century, shipbuilding and dyeing are mentioned with the first market recorded in 1246. The land was leased from the bishops and the manors of Whickham and Gateshead became known as the best coal mining areas in Europe, to the envy of Newcastle merchants. Throughout the Middle Ages, wealthy merchants from Newcastle tried to take control to benefit from increasing trade and the bishops of Durham struggled to keep it. John Dudley, Duke of Northumberland tried to take over in 1553, thwarted when Edward died and Mary became Queen. The coalmines were leased to Newcastle and the town enjoyed some prosperity although the coalmines were exploited and surrounding land suffered. The Industrial Revolution revived the town, adding steel and locomotive works, power stations and foundries and the population grew rapidly. It was easily affected by recessions however and during the depression years of the 1920s-30s, it suffered considerable unemployment. Recent slum clearances and a sustained program of reclamation and redevelopment of former derelict sites has changed the face of Gateshead The addition of the Metro Centre and International Stadium, the Millennium Bridge, Baltic Arts and the Sage Building will, with help from a new marketing partnership with old rival Newcastle, take it into the future
Attraction
Angel of the North
Baltic, The Centre for Contemporary Art
Bowes Railway
Gateshead Quays Visitor Centre
Mister Twisters Wacky World of Fun
New Metroland
Shibdon Pond Local Nature Reserve
Shipley Art Gallery
Tanfield Railway
Watergate Forest Park
Budget
Park Farm Hotel *book online*
Premier Inn Newcastle (Team Valley) *book online*
Premier Inn Newcastle South *book online*
Travelodge Gateshead *book online*
Travelodge Newcastle Whitemare Pool *book online*
Camping
Derwent Park Caravan and Camp Site
Care Home
Birchdale Care Home
Hillside Grange
Meadow View
Northbourne
Springvale Court
St Oswalds Care Home
Cinema
Classes
Dance & Fitness with Steph
Dance - Karen Llewellyn School of Dancing
Yoga - Louise Powell
Club
Buffalo Joes
The Tuxedo Princess
Conference Centre
Baltic, The Centre for Contemporary Art
The Axis Building
Council
Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council
Dentist
Dental Practice
Dental Surgery
Independent Dental Hygenie Ltd
Mr A A Waugh & Associates
Doctor
Dr Morris & Partners
Gateshead Health Centre
Millennium Family Practice
St Albans Medical Group
Estate Agent
Andrew Craig
Bairstow Eves North East Ltd
Gorham & Co
Golf Club
Heworth Golf Club
Ravensworth Golf Club
Health and Fitness Club
Life Health & Fitness
Physique Health Club
SpringHealth Leisure Club
Inn
Bowes Incline Hotel
Ravensworth Arms
Royal Hotel
The Plough Inn
Market
Performing Arts
Acting Up Childrens Theatre School
Pub and Bar
Big River
Crown
Eagle
Globe
Malting House Inn
Old Fox Public House
Three Feathers
Victoria
Waggon Inn
Ye Old Fleece
Restaurant
Big Lukes
Bowes Incline Hotel
Harry Ramsden's
Imperial Restaurant
La Riviera
Riverside Restaurant & Bar
Rooftop Restaurant
Solicitor
Alan Hall
John Donkin Solicitors
Mulcahy Smith
Taxi
Billquay Taxis
Century Taxis
Dean Taxis
Gateshead Taxis
T S G Taxis
Team Valley Taxis
Vet
Sheriff Highway Veterinary Group
Sports Clubs
Gateshead Ju-Jitsu Club (Martial Arts)
Gateshead Junior Panthers ARLFC (Rugby League)
Gateshead RFC (Rugby Union)
Gateshead Thunder RLFC (Rugby League)
HMS Calliope Judo Club (Martial Arts)
Shops
The Bookshelf Shop
Lehmann
Millers Booksellers
School Gate Educational Book Co
Waterstones Booksellers Ltd
JJB Sports plc
Lilly Starbrights
Boots
Early Learning Centre
La Senza
Rymans
Silver Hills Nurseries
Emersons Pet Centre
Creature Comforts
Raygale Chemist Ltd
Ian Hampton Graves
Edwin Macklow
M J Pasola
Evans
Eyes Direct Limited
The Studio
Professional Cookware
H Samuel
Ernest Jones
Superdrug
B&Q
Millets
Goldsmiths
D.Gorham (Butcher Boy)
Specsavers
Pets At Home
Evans Cycles
Look Good Feel Good
Photography for Little People
Options Hair & Beauty Clinic
I Do
Premier Meats
Gateshead Quad Bikes
Completely Bonkers
Imagine A Fireplace
Petal Pushers
Cottage Garden Nursery
Gateshead Photo Ltd
Steve Cockram Photography
River Island
Topman
Topshop
House Of Fraser
Office
Antiques
Activities
Tenpin Ltd(Bowling)
Newcastle Cheviot(Cycling)
Tyneside Vagabonds Cycling Club(Cycling)
Powerleague Gateshead(Football)
Formula ONE Indoor Karting(Motor Sports)
Whickham Thorns Outdoor Centre(Snow Sports)
Places to Stay near Gateshead
Gateshead Swallow (0.35 miles)
The Swallow Gateshead is located just one mile from the famous Newcastle quayside, making it an ideal base from which to explore the local area. There are many attractions within a short distance from the ... More | visit website
Hilton Newcastle Gateshead (0.41 miles)
Hilton Newcastle Gateshead is 10 minutes' walk from the city centre and overlooks the River Tyne. Dine on international cuisine and sip cocktails in Windows on the Tyne restaurant. Work out or ... More
Bewick Hotel (0.46 miles)
The Bewick Hotel has stylish facilities available for business meetings, private dinners and celebrations. Our Priority at The Bewick Hotel is to provide our guests with the kind of personal and ... More
Baltic Quays Luxury Apartments (0.53 miles)
Located on Newcastle's Famous Quayside. These luxury 4 star apartments are a home away from home and are only a stone's throw away from the quaysides bars and restaurants. We have one and two bedroom ... More | visit website
Copthorne Newcastle (The) (0.59 miles)
The Copthorne Newcastle is a modern luxury hotel, situated on the city's quayside. Set on the banks of the river, this hotel provides modern comfort, a leisure centre and conference facilities. Our ... More
Premier Inn Newcastle Quayside (0.59 miles)
Superior Stay (0.59 miles)
Superior Stays' fully concierged designer serviced apartments at Hanover Mill in the heart of the Newcastle Quayside. With on demand maidservice, laundry, catering and driver services. All apartments come with ... More
Waterside Hotel (0.61 miles)
On Newcastle's picturesque quayside stands the lively Waterside Hotel situated in a grade II listed building. The hotel is a small, independent, 36 bedroom establishment. Many city centre attractions are ... More
Vermont Hotel (0.65 miles)
Travelodge Newcastle Central (0.66 miles)
Put yourself in the perfect position for exploring the city with a stay at the Travelodge Newcastle Central. Sitting in the heart of Newcastle, this welcoming hotel is close to all the shops, bars, restaurants ... More | visit website
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