Local Attractions

Get out and across Tyne and Wear this Spring... by bus

The North East is filled with exciting attractions, shops and leisure outlets to keep you and the kids entertained this Spring.

Our buses can take you and the family to hundreds of popular destinations across Tyne and Wear.

Whether it’s a visit to the park, a museum or a day at the shopping centre, check out the handy guide below and use our Journey Planner to find out how we can get you from A to B for less! Just grab the postcode provided.

The travel options are endless across the north east, covering popular locations from across the region. 

You can enjoy travel from just a £2.50 single fare and now even have access to great discounts from the NECA (North East Combined Authority) like the offer below with the Life Science Centre. Bus users can now get up to 25% on entry into top north east attractions. To find out more click the link here. 

Bus users can also find more information on what popular locations you can find on our specific bus routes this autumn with Great Scenic Journey.

685 Route

Stagecoach 685 provides an hourly link between Carlisle – Brampton – Haltwhistle – Hexham and Newcastle with an additional hourly service between Carlisle and Brampton.

For just £2.50 single fare, or £3.00 for journeys beyond Greenhead, you can cut through Northumberland's heart, connecting East with West with a journey like no other!

Visit Great Scenic Journeys to find out more on what you can get up too along the 685 route.

Eco Routes (E1)

Hop on board the E1 service from South Shields to Sunderland and enjoy relaxing coastal views along the way.

With the £2.50 single fare ticket and a frequency of every 30 minutes, travel along the coast and into South Shields has never been more accessible.

For more information on the many exiting activities, landmarks and venues that feature along the route, be sure to visit Great Scenic Journeys.

City Baths in Newcastle

Offer: Get 25% off Turkish Baths and Hammam and 15% off Treatments on Mon-Fri, or 15% off Turkish Baths and 10% off Treatments on Sat-Sun. 16+ only. Walk-in only. Show proof of bus ticket at reception.

Turkish Baths Sessions (Mon-Fri): 12:00, 15:00, 17:30

Turkish Baths Sessions (Sat-Sun): 08:00, 10:30, 13:00

Treatments and Hammams available anytime during core spa opening hours subject to availability. Please check availability prior to visiting, especially on weekends by phoning 0191 261 7207.

www.city-baths.co.uk

To find out more about what events are going on in the north east this spring, be sure to visit the links below:

Gateshead Spring in the Parks

Spring in Northumberland

Sunderland BID events

Visit South Tyneside Events

Family fun

Take in some of the region's most historic areas and tire out those little legs, all within easy reach of our handy local bus stops.

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The Great North Museum, Newcastle Postcode: NE2 4PT	Quayside Seaside, Newcastle Postcode: NE1 3DU	Arbeia Roman Fort, South Shields Postcode: NE33 2BB
The National Glass Centre, Sunderland Postcode: SR6 0GL	Hadrians Wall Trail, Northumberland Postcode: NE28 6HR (start)	Stack Seaburn, Sunderland Postcode: SR6 8AA

Shop 'til you drop

Fancy spicing up your retail routine? Check out these unique independent stores located in all corners of the region and bag yourself a bargain!

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The Grainger Market, Newcastle Postcode: NE1 5AE	Be More Geek, Newcastle Postcode: NE1 7JG	Sunderland Bowl, Sunderland Postcode:  SR1 1TR
Dog and Daisy, Sunderland Postcode: SR6 8LP	Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art Postcode: NE8 3BA 10% discount at the shop	Smyths Toys Superstore, Sunderland Postcode: SR5 3GX

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