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Unusual Attractions in Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle upon Tyne, England

The Vampire Rabbit of Newcastle

This century-old grotesque 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.

Newcastle upon Tyne, England

Benwell Roman Temple

This Roman archeological site is hidden amid a 1930s housing estate.

Newcastle upon Tyne, England

St. Mary's Well, Jesmond

A famous pilgrimage site that remains hidden in the midst of a city.

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Dunston Staiths

The largest timber structure in Europe.

1 mile from Newcastle upon Tyne

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The Angel of the North

Huge winged monument in the United Kingdom.

4 miles from Newcastle upon Tyne

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Tyne Cyclist and Pedestrian Tunnels

Home to the longest wooden escalators in the world.

5 miles from Newcastle upon Tyne

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