Newcastle Historical Monuments and Coastal Views

This very special private tour based out of Newcastle takes you to some of the lesser visited but in someways most impressive historical monuments and buildings.
First of all we will go a short distance to Tynemouth, a beautiful little town on the coast full of fine places to eat and drink but we are off to visit Tynemouth Priory and Castle with a truly long history and fantastic dramatic views everywhere you look.

After seeing the monument to local hero Admiral Collingwood we will drive a few miles to Jarrow, once one of the most important Christian sites in the British Isles and home to all things Bede.

From a Holy man to an Angel, visit the most viewed (and likely biggest Angel) public artwork in Europe and symbol of Tyneside.

Finally to Washington Old Hall, ancestral home of George Washington (in the real original Washington too!!). See how his family lived with lots of original pieces and artefacts as well as some beautiful gardens.

It all makes for a grand day out!

What's included:

• All entry fees

What to expect:

Duration: 5 hours

Tynemouth

Tynemouth

See the pretty little seaside town of Tynemouth where the River Tyne meets the North Sea.

15 minutes

Lord Collingwood Monument

Pier Road, Tynemouth

See the monument to this local hero of the Battle of Trafalgar and more.

5 minutes

Tynemouth Priory & Castle

Pier Rd, , Tynemouth, NE30 4BZ

Explore the old ruins of Tynemouth, set high up on the cliffs and learn about why this place became such an important center. Incredibly it also saw action in the 20th Century and WW1 too.

1 hour, 20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

St Paul's Monastery, Jarrow

The Museum Church Bank, Jarrow, NE32 3DY

Once one of the most important religious centers in the British Isles. One time home to perhaps the greatest early religious scholar and historian, Bede. Inside is a secret and unique treasure too.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

The Angel of the North

Durham Road, Low Eighton, Gateshead, NE9 6AA

The modern icon of Tyneside. As soon as you see this, you know you're home well we do. For everyone else visit the most viewed public artwork in Europe. Learn how it represents the regions long Christian and industrial heritage.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Washington Old Hall

Washington Old Hall Lodge The Avenue, Washington, NE38 7LE

The ancestral home of the family of George Washington. Now preserved just as it was centuries ago and with lots of unique artifacts of the man and his family.
Complete with wonderful old gardens and the best cheese scenes in the café.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included