Historic Sites & Bridges
Newcastle's architectural heritage is defined by its medieval origins and industrial innovation. Explore the 12th-century stone keep of Newcastle Castle, which gave the city its name, and the Grade I-listed Grey's Monument in the city center. The River Tyne is spanned by a unique progression of engineering: the iconic 1928 Tyne Bridge, Robert Stephenson’s double-decker High Level Bridge, the Victorian hydraulic Swing Bridge, and the modern, tilting Gateshead Millennium Bridge designed for pedestrians and cyclists.
A Newcastle Castle
The Castle, Newcastle, or Newcastle Castle is a medieval fortification in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, built on the site of the fortress…
B Tyne Bridge
The Tyne Bridge is a through arch bridge over the River Tyne in North East England, linking Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead.
C Gateshead Millennium Bridge
The Gateshead Millennium Bridge is a pedestrian and cyclist tilt bridge spanning the River Tyne between Gateshead arts quarter on the south…
D Grey's Monument
Grey's Monument is a Grade I-listed monument in the centre of Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
E High Level Bridge
High Level Bridge may refer to:
Swing Bridge
The Swing Bridge is a swing bridge over the River Tyne, England, connecting Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead, and lying between the Tyne…
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