Gateshead is a town in England’s Tyne and Wear. It is a large urban town, which lies on the southern bank of the River Tyne. Gateshead is connected to Newcastle by seven bridges across the Tyne. The landmark Gateshead Millennium Bridge is a much photographed site.
Gateshead is known for its iconic architecture such as the Sage Gateshead, the Angel of the North statue, Saltwell Towers, and the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art. Gatehead Quays looks incredibly stunning at nighttime, when it is all lit up. Gateshead has been inhabited since Roman times, and today is a bustling modern town. There are museums, parks, churches and other local places of interest.
A good way to see Gateshead, whether there for work or as a tourist, is to hire a car from VIP Cars.