These are my actual photos from weekend of Feb 23. Beautiful Newcastle upon Tyne Quayside, amazing sky tonight with calm River Tyne. Such beautiful views. You will find the famous Tyne Bridge, Swing Bridge and Millenium Bridge. The Sage. This modern building has quite a unique design of huge glass windows, views from here are rather special out across the River Tyne and along The Quayside, designed inside for musical concerts and jazz bands, parties etc to emphasise acoustic sound. The Baltic Centre, the old Flour Mills, now has a restaurant/cafe bar namely, Six Baltic Restaurant and serving cocktails and fine dining food. Also the iconic Millenium Bridge, changing colours. A wonderful vibrant Quayside with many fabulous restaurants, Ginos, Tomahawk Steakhouse, Hardrock Cafe, plenty bars, coffee shops, hotels such as The Hilton, Malmaison and Leonardo Hotel, offers good food and lovely views of The Millenium Bridge. Sunday is Market day with good quality craft stalls, jewellery, leathers, clothes, gifts etc and food and drinks vans available all along the Quayside, it is definitely worth a look. Take a stroll on the Quayside .. there's a good path past the Staithes and in the other direction past the Pitcher and Piano, also a nice little walk. Theres always plenty going on and you won't be disappointed. Also, you can take a boat trip down the RiverTyne during warmer weather and take...
Read moreThe Gateshead Millennium Bridge holds a special place in our community's heart. Each time I cross over it, I get to take pictures, sometimes with my kids while enjoying the beautiful view of the river or talking with the friendly locals. With wide pathways, this makes it perfect for pedestrians and cyclists alike. But this bridge is not only an architectural wonder; it connects the rich past of Gateshead with its vibrant present by reflecting the deep sense of local pride. The world's first tilting bridge is an absolute innovation. Queen Elizabeth II opened it on 7 May 2002 during her Golden Jubilee tour, and since that time, it has turned out to be a much-loved landmark. As the Queen herself said: “Today I see the tangible signs of the determination of all those within this region to create a new future”. Indeed, these words reflect the spirit carried across by the bridge. The Gateshead Millennium Bridge is not just a tourist attraction; it has become a sign of how Gateshead and the wider North East are resilient yet face up...
Read moreThe Gateshead Millennium Bridge is a remarkable feat of engineering and design that connects the vibrant cultural hubs of Newcastle and Gateshead. It is the world's first and only tilting bridge, which rotates through 40 degrees to allow boats to pass underneath.
The bridge is not only functional, but also beautiful, resembling a blinking eye or a winking smile when it opens and closes.
The bridge has won several awards for its innovative and elegant structure, and has become a symbol of the regeneration and transformation of the region.
The bridge is also accessible and inclusive, with a gentle slope and a separate path for pedestrians and cyclists. The bridge is a must-see attraction for anyone visiting the area, as it offers stunning views of the river and the quaysides, as well as a unique and thrilling experience of crossing a moving bridge.
The Gateshead Millennium Bridge is a masterpiece of modern architecture and engineering, and a testament to the creativity and vision of the people of the...
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