Retirement properties in Tyne and Wear

Tyne and Wear offers endless entertainment opportunities, from Newcastle Castle to the iconic bridges of the quayside, and includes an impressive range of shopping, theatres, restaurants, and bars in the major cities.

• Explore local history at Tynemouth Priory and Castle, which has a history dating back over 2,000 years. Likewise, Victoria Tunnel in Newcastle invites you to step back in time with a guided tour of this Victorian marvel.
• Visit the beach at Roker and Seaburn, with plenty of classic seaside attractions and fresh seafood.
• Visit Herrington Country Park for walking, cycling, and boating routes, or take a trip to the Washington Wetland Centre to meet otters and flamingos.

While the cities in this area are spectacular, moving to Tyne and Wear also gives you plenty of access to rural and coastal walking trails, as well as community sport teams to help you stay active.

• Sports - Golf is a widely enjoyed pastime, with Tynemouth Golf Club, Wearside Golf Club, and Boldon Golf Club offering the opportunity to get out, make friends, and perfect your swing.
• Nature - Enjoy coastal pathways from Tynemouth to Roker, or visit parks like Jesmond Dene in Newcastle and Saltwell Park in Gateshead, where you can walk, picnic, or birdwatch with ease.
• Wildlife - Explore the Northumberland Coast National Landscape, where you may spot puffins, seals, and dolphins out at sea.

Tynemouth and Wear is home to a rich industrial heritage, thriving artistic community, and plenty of theatrical performances - as well as a welcoming and accepting atmosphere that’s easy to settle into.

• Theatre - Newcastle Theatre Royal is known for captivating performances of drama, opera, and ballet, while Sunderland Empire Theatre also hosts comedy and family-friendly shows throughout the year.
• Galleries - Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art is a leading art space in the UK, while the Laing Art Gallery in Newcastle hosts more traditional collections.
• Festivals - get involved with the local community at events like author talks and craft circles at local libraries and bookstores, coastal events in South Shields and Whitley Bay, and the North East International Film Festival.

The Tyne and Wear area offers comprehensive travel opportunities, whether you enjoy long drives through the stunning scenery or prefer to rely on public transport.

• By car - Tyne and Wear is very well served by A roads, with the A1 giving access to both Edinburgh and London.
• By bus - Buses run regularly throughout the region, with the Metro system connecting Newcastle, Gateshead, North Shields, South Shields, and Sunderland.
• By rail - Newcastle Central Station, Sunderland, Heworth, and Chester-le-Street provide rail connections to major stations like London, Edinburgh, York, Durham, and Leeds.