About Tyne and Wear

Country: England
Region: North East
Established: 1974
Area: 538 km2 (208 sq mi)
Population: 1,136,371

It was created in 1974, by grouping five boroughs of Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, North Tyneside and South Tyneside.

It is bordered by Northumberland to the north, Durham to the south and the North Sea to the East.

History
In the late 600s and into the 700s Saint Bede lived as a monk at the monastery of St. Peter and of St. Paul writing histories of the Early Middle Ages including the Ecclesiastical History of the English People.

During the roman occupation, one of the most famous walls, Hadrian’s Wall was built. The wall stretches 73 miles from Wallsend in Tyne and Wear across the country to Bowness-on-Solway in Cumbria.

Around 150 years ago, Souter Lighthouse, the first electric lighthouse was built in the village of Marsden, South Shields

Things to see in Tyne and Wear:
With miles of Beaches and coastline, there is plenty to explore. Some beaches have dog exclusion seasons, so check before you go.

The Angel of the North
Established in 1998, the statue was designed by the famous sculptor, Antony Gormley. Overlooking the countryside the steel statue stands at a height of 65 feet with a wingspan of 54 meters

Jesmond Dene was once the land of Lord William Armstrong, the garden was officially opened to the public in 1884.

Saltwell Park is constantly voted as Britain’s Best Park. The 55-acre park is in the heart of Gateshead featuring the historic mansion of William Wailes with a lake and war memorials. Designed by Edward Kemp, the park was opened in 1876.

One of the largest fortified areas of England at one point in time, Tynemouth Castle and Priory is located on a rocky headland. With a history spanning over 2000 years, it contains the remains of the medieval priory which was protected like a castle by walls, towers, and a gatehouse.

While sightseeing around Tyne and Wear, you could visit Newcastle Upon Tyne and search for the famous Vampire Rabbit!