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Tyne and Wear is in the North/East of England. The area has bustling towns and cities; encompassing Newcastle upon Tyne, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Gateshead, and Sunderland. The diversity of the area and rich warmth of the people make for a fusion of attractions and appeal.
Visit Cleadon, an attractive village on the outskirts of South Shields where elegant older houses rub shoulders with impressive modern homes.
Or head for t Newcastle - a vibrant friendly city, with a heritage spanning the past 2,000 years. Situated in the north east of England, on the banks of the River Tyne and surrounded by the scenic beauty of Northumbria.
Attractions
For the visitor, culture is a big feature in this region and nowhere better to start enjoying it than Sunderland. Sunderland is a city that is renowned for its wide choice of art and cultural attractions. The National Glass Centre hosts some of the best glass exhibitions in the world, you can see live glassblowing demonstrations and experience the interactive world of glass in the Kaleidoscope Gallery. Stimulate your senses with a visit to the spectacular Winter Gardens in Mowbray Park. With over 1500 plants and 146 different species all under one stunning glass roof, you are bound to be suprised.
History
At the Museum and Art Gallery you can learn about the region's social history through fascinating exhibitions and displays, and even venture into lost worlds. At the City Library and Arts Centre you'll find the fascinating new facsimile of the Lindisfarne Gospels, a new page will be on view every day.
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