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Newcastle upon Tyne, England

The Vampire Rabbit of Newcastle

This century-old gargoyle has a mysterious history and may not actually be a rabbit.

Newcastle upon Tyne, England

Lit & Phil

This gorgeous space is England's largest independent library outside of London.

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Gateshead, England

The Angel of the North

Huge winged monument in the United Kingdom.

4 miles from Newcastle upon Tyne

County Durham, England

Beamish, the Living Museum of the North

Journey through this open museum where even employees remain true to period.

6 miles from Newcastle upon Tyne

Northumberland, England

Northumberlandia: Lady of the North

A million and a half tons of earth were used to create one of the world's largest land sculptures.

7 miles from Newcastle upon Tyne

Spanish Battery, England

Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade Watch House Museum

A collection of maritime artifacts from the world's first volunteer life brigade.

8 miles from Newcastle upon Tyne

Houghton le Spring, England

Penshaw Monument

The nearly 200-year-old folly has a secret spiral staircase hidden in one of its pillars.

8 miles from Newcastle upon Tyne

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