Remember your Childhood
bluejules about Childhood Memories Toy Museum (Tynemouth)
I first visited Childhood Memories Toy Museum, Tynemouth when I was child. I went with my parents and we all really enjoyed it. I wanted somewhere to drive to during my time off so my friend and I decided to go here. I cant remember anything from my first visit except what my parents have told me [...]

Small church, big history
serendipity about St Paul's Church (Jarrow)
St Paul's Church On a recent visit to Bedes World in Jarrow, we also went to St Pauls church, which is a short walk through a park from Bedes World. Visitors wanting to visit the church should follow signs for Bedes World, and parking is available either just outside the church or in Bedes [...]

Nice Food, Nice Place
bluejules about Marco Polo (Newcastle upon Tyne)
It was my cousins 17th birthday last week and my auntie and uncle asked my parents and I if we wanted to go out for a meal to celebrate. When we agreed they said they would book a table at Marco Polo in Newcastle for Saturday night. Where is it? Marco Polo is an Italian restaurant located [...]

The History of the Mines in Northumberland
bluejules about Woodhorn Museum Archives and Country Park (Ashington)
History of Ashington and of the Museum Ashington is a town in North-east England. It has a population of approximately 28,000, which grew from a few farms in the early 19th Century to a large Coal mining village once coal was discovered. Ashington was once known as "The largest mining village in [...]

The History of South Tyneside
bluejules about South Shields Museum and Art Gallery (South Shields)
The entry into the museum is free and although we just spent about an hour and a half there (we were short of time) I think a morning or an afternoon could be filled in easily if everything is looked at and read thoroughly. I went to this museum last summer with my sister, niece and friend. The [...]

Experience Shopping at Eldon Square
bluejules about Eldon Square Shopping Centre (Newcastle upon Tyne)
Eldon Square is an indoor shopping centre located in the heart of Newcastle and as I am now studying in Newcastle I have been here quite often recently. Eldon Square first opened in 1976 and serves a catchment area of 2.7 million people. There are a number of entrances but I usually enter at the [...]

Great atmosphere and food
serendipity about El Torero (Newcastle upon Tyne)
El Torrero Situated on a pedestrian only road on the way downwards towards Newcastles quayside, this restaurant is a handy place to eat for anyone wanting to go on to sample the delights(??) of Newcastles night life. THE RESTAURANT The restaurant is actually quite easy to miss, since there [...]

Love the food!
serendipity about Landmark (Newcastle upon Tyne)
One of our favourite restaurants, this (I think) opened only a couple of years ago, but we have already been several times, and found it excellent whether going as a couple, for a family meal, or with a group of friends. Where is it? Located on Stowell street, in the heart of Newcastle's [...]

Quieter than along the road
serendipity about Slug and Lettuce (Newcastle upon Tyne)
Slug and Lettuce Situated on Newcastles quayside, and opposite the Sage, this is ideal for lunchtime meals and evening drinks. BAR / RESTAURANT The restaurant / bar is accessed via some stone steps, so not really possible for disabled guests unless I have missed some other opening. Once [...]

All under one roof!
serendipity about Metrocentre (Gateshead)
Metro Centre Metro Centre is my corner shop and as such, the place I tend to do most of my shopping. Opened more than 20 years ago, it is heralded as Europes biggest shopping centre, and it does seem to be growing all of the time, with a new red area added a couple of years ago. WHERE IS [...]

Friendly service and good food
serendipity about Palace Garden (Newcastle upon Tyne)
Palace Garden Located at the very end of Sowell Street, in the heart of Newcastles Chinatown, this restaurant has been here for years-I remember going here when I was lots younger. It is now the Chinese restaurant favoured by Little Miss- something to do with bridges and fish I think! In fact [...]

Shop then eat
serendipity about Skiff Inn (Gateshead)
The Skiff This is a great place if you have been shopping in the Metro centre and just can NOT be bothered to go home and cook. Alternatively, use it as we have been using it- when there is just no way you can get to your kitchen because of building work. GETTING THERE The pub / restaurant [...]

Worth it for the views
serendipity about Pitcher and Piano (Newcastle upon Tyne)
Pitcher and Piano Centrally located on Newcastles quayside, this is a place we go to frequently for either drinks in the evening or a weekend lunch. The large glass fronted building is situated right by the river next to the Millenium Bridge and opposite the Baltic contemporary Arts Museum. For [...]

Eat in a smugglers' cave
serendipity about Marsden Grotto (South Shields)
Quite a famous place, situated as it is close to the Marsden rock, which unfortunately collapsed (in part) in 1996. In the 1700s, Jack the blaster came to live here, and apparantly supplied refreshments to smugglers. His successor excavated a ballroom out of the rock, and created a hotel here, [...]

Shop till you drop
oldwasp about Teesside Shopping Park (Stockton-on-Tees)
Shopping is one of my pet hates and as Teesside Park is only a mile from where I live it is handy and it has all the shops I need. The car park is free and is located in the center with all the shops around it in a horseshoe shape. So if you park your car on one side and walk around to all the [...]

Service and quality with a smile
oldwasp about Carpaccio (Stockton-on-Tees)
Located close to all the local amenities of Stockton town center and across the road from Arc Stockton's art center. My wife and I dined here during my wife's lunch hour as I had the day off so we thought it would be nice to meet up and the restaurant was only a 5 minute drive away. Street [...]

Fine Italian cuisine in luxurious surroundings
martin0201 about Coco Mos (Newcastle upon Tyne)
Coco'Mos, Newcastle Type of Restaurant Coco'Mos is a mid-market Italian restaurant in the heart of Newcastle. Location Located in Newcastle city centre, a five minute walk from the train station and right in the heart of the nightlife, making it a perfect venue for a pre-'session' [...]

Great location, Great Value, Great City!
martin0201 about Travelodge Newcastle Central (Newcastle upon Tyne)
For only £20 a night for a double room (this price is not permanent, but deals can often be found on Travelodges) this is fantastic value and as long as you are not after 5 treatment, I would definitely recommend this Travelodge to to anybody wanting a cheap / budget weekend in Newcastle! [...]

The Soldiers Have No beer
Helencbradshaw about Roman Vindolanda and Roman Army Museum (Bardon Mill)
The Soldiers Have no Beer. Please fetch some right away. Just one of the messages found on the priceless writing tablets, made from Birch and Alder wood, and, dating from Period III at Vindolanda (97-105AD) represent some of the earliest records in Britain. (The writing tablets themselves are now [...]

Relaxed in the Moby Grape
oldwasp about Moby Grape (Stockton-on-Tees)
The bar is set up from the River Tees on the outer edge of Stockton town center. The outside terrace area was nice in the summer months as you have views of the river and the world going by. This has been spoilt by the smokers as this is the area they stay in now and even though it is outside it is [...]