The Lindsay Guesthouse Location:
United Kingdom > Northeast England > Whitley Bay
Zip code:
NE26 2BA
Address:
50 Victoria Avenue
Category:
Guest House
Phones:
+441912527341, +441912527505
Near the A1 in Gateshead in the North East of England, is Britain's largest and most impressive sculpture. Commissioned by Gateshead Council and created by internationally renowned sculptor Antony Gormley, the sculpture rises 20 metres (65 feet) over the hilltop landscape. It is situated on the site of the pit head baths of the former Team Colliery. It marks the southern entry to Tyneside and is on the edge of the Great North Forest. Westwards from the fabulous city of Newcastle Upon Tyne, you can follow Hadrian's Wall into the beauty of the Northumberland National Park. Stop along the way at Corbridge or Hexham for afternoon tea in true English style. Northwards, the countryside meets the sea and is bejewelled with castles and accessible islands along the coast. The ancient market towns ...