You already know that the Hilton Gateshead overlooks the river Tyne and the iconic Tyne bridge, which will offer us some truly fabulous views from the hotel lobby, conference rooms and bedrooms. But did you know that it is also only a few steps away from the extraordinary Sage building, designed by Sir Norman Foster and a centre for musical education and performance?

And that’s not all. Walk a little bit further, towards the Millenium Bridge and you will be at the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, an old flour mill transformed into an outstanding venue for art exhibitions and activities (free admission).

Did we say Millenium Bridge? The world’s first and only tilting bridge. Graceful and beautifully colourful at night, it is a feat of engineering people come to see from all corners of the world. Watch it in action here.