Gateshead is a large town in Tyne and Wear on the southern bank of the River Tyne opposite Newcastle upon Tyne. Gateshead and Newcastle are joined by seven bridges across the Tyne, including the Gateshead Millennium Bridge. The town is known for its architecture, including the Sage Gateshead, the Angel of the North and the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art. With so many different areas each offering new sights, sounds and experiences, you will be amazed at how much is on offer.