Tyne and Wear offers a great mix of beaches, uplands, busy towns and bustling cities. It sits in the North East of England and it is bordered by Northumberland and County Durham. It is dominated by the cities of Newcastle upon Tyne and Sunderland.

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Transport links & getting around

Direct trains between Newcastle and London take around three hours, and the national rail network serves local stations well throughout Newcastle and Sunderland. There is also a great Metro system in the county, serving Newcastle, Gateshead, South Tyneside, North Tyneside and Sunderland. Commuters tend to prefer the Metro, as the ‘A' roads are typically congested at peak time.

Newcastle International Airport is within easy reach of all parts of the county, flying to over 80 destinations.

Cost of living here

The average cost of renting a one-bedroom property in Tyne and Wear is £553 per calendar month, whereas a two-bedroom property will cost around £654 pcm. The average cost of renting a house in the county is £1,021 pcm.

Nightlife

Newcastle upon Tyne, aka, The Toon, is famed for its nightlife scene. It is a student city, which means it is full to the brim with clubs, pubs and music halls - perfect for those who love a good night out.

Notable Attractions

There is a great range of museums and top galleries in Sunderland, Newcastle and Gateshead. For example, there is the Laing, the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art, the Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art and Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens.

For those interested in the history of the area, the best attractions include: Newcastle Castle, Tynemouth Priory and Castle, and Segedunum Roman Fort, Baths and Museum.

Education Institutions in Tyne and Wear

Tyne and Wear is home to: Newcastle University
Tyne Metropolitan University
South Shields Marine School
University of Sunderland