Town or village· Postcode NE10
Pelaw
Tyne and Wear, North East
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Days out & attractions in Pelaw
Days out around Pelaw – castles, lakes, viewpoints, hills and more, including 1 in Pelaw itself. Each comes with a description, photo, address and map where available.
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🏰 Castles & stately homes
Newcastle Castle - Keep
Grainger Town · 1.9 miles
Castle Garth, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1RQ
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🏞️ Lakes & lochs
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🌄 Viewpoints
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⛰️ Hills & peaks
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🌿 Nature reserves
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🏛️ Museums
Mining Institute
Grainger Town · 1.9 miles
The North of England Institute of Mining and Mechanical Engineers – frequently referred to as the Mining Institute – occupies a prominent position in Grainger Town, Newcastle upon Tyne. Established in 1852 and granted a Royal Charter by Queen Victoria in 1876, the institute was created to unite mining professionals, improve safety, and promote technical knowledge. Its library, named after the first President Nicholas Wood, holds more than twenty-thousand volumes covering mining, geology, mechanical engineering, government reports, mine rescue, mineralogy, law and related subjects, forming one of the world’s most extensive mining collections. OpenStreetMap records the site as a museum, reflecting the public display of the institute’s historic archives and technical literature. In 2019 the building, known as Neville Hall, entered a period of refurbishment and its assets – the structure, library and archive collections – were transferred to the charity The Common Room of the Great North, which aims to celebrate regional engineering history. Despite the hand-over, the institute continues as an independent professional membership organisation, drawing members chiefly from local industry and the academic communities of Durham and Newcastle universities, and is currently formulating a new strategic plan to broaden its activities. The venue therefore offers visitors insight into the development of mining engineering and the broader industrial heritage of the North of England.
Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA
The Black Gate
Grainger Town · 1.9 miles
Castle Garth, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1RQ
Centre for Life
Grainger Town · 2.5 miles
Times Square, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4EP
Discovery Museum
Chinatown · 2.5 miles
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🌳 Parks & gardens
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🏊 Lidos & swimming pools
Heworth Leisure Centre
Wardley · 1.2 miles
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🗿 Monuments & memorials
Grey's Monument
Newcastle upon Tyne · 2.5 miles
A prominent column stands at the intersection of Grey, Grainger and Blackett Streets, forming a focal point in the centre of Newcastle upon Tyne. The structure reaches 133 ft (41 m) and is listed at Grade I by Historic England. Constructed in 1838, the monument consists of a Roman Doric column designed by Benjamin Green, surmounted by a statue of Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey, executed by sculptor Edward Hodges Baily. Erected to commemorate Grey’s premiership and the passage of the Great Reform Act of 1832, the monument was financed through public subscription. The foundation stone was laid on 6 September 1837, and a time capsule containing contemporary coins, medals and a list of subscribers was interred. The column was completed on 11 August 1838, followed by the placement of the statue on 24 August. Although contemporary critics questioned the site’s suitability within the city’s tram network, the surrounding pedestrianised area has since become a popular meeting spot and speakers’ corner. In 1981 the adjacent Tyne and Wear Metro station was named after the monument, reinforcing its role as a landmark for both residents and visitors. Access to the monument is straightforward from the city centre, with the nearby metro station providing a convenient public-transport link. The monument occupies an open, car-free zone and does not appear to have a charge for entry or on-site facilities beyond the surrounding public space.
Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA
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🏚️ Ruins
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🏺 Archaeological sites
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🖼️ Galleries
BottleWorks
Battle Field · 1.2 miles
BottleWorks is a retail popup shop space available for short-term occupancy, for local artists, crafters, makers, photographers and other creators to showcase and sell their work in a boutique modern art gallery space, or for venue hire and event space.
Riverside Walk 8, Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 1LX
Varies - check website and social media
Shipley Art Gallery
Gateshead · 1.2 miles
The NewBridge Project
Newcastle upon Tyne (PO Boxes) · 1.2 miles
The Biscuit Factory
Shieldfield · 1.9 miles
Stoddart Street 16, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 1AN
Mo-Fr 10:00-17:00; Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 11:00-17:00
Laing Art Gallery
Newcastle upon Tyne · 1.9 miles
New Bridge Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8AG
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📸 Landmarks & sights
BALTIC Centre
Battle Field · 1.2 miles
An old flour mill. Full title: BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art
Furnace Arches
Battle Field · 1.9 miles
Furnace Arches of the former Liddle-Henzell Glass Works. Information boards provide further details at the location.
Riverside Walk, Newcastle upon Tyne
24/7
The Glasshouse
Newcastle upon Tyne (PO Boxes) · 1.9 miles
A music centre rooted deeply in the North, with an international profile. We are for audiences, for artists, for the North and for the long term.
Saint Mary's Square, Gateshead NE8 2JR
St Mary's Heritage Centre
Newcastle upon Tyne (PO Boxes) · 1.9 miles
Seven Stories
Battle Field · 1.9 miles
Lime Street 30, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 2PQ
Ouseburn Farm
Battle Field · 1.9 miles
Utilita Arena
Ochre Yards · 2.5 miles
Arena Way, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 7NA
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🛝 Playgrounds
Data: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Distances are as the crow flies from Pelaw.
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