Gateshead.... (Gateshead in General)

Member Name: emz809

Product:	Gateshead in General
Date:	30/10/08 (39 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Metro centre

Disadvantages: not a very clean place, especially the high street

I used to live in the north east and I think the only good thing about gateshead is the Metrocentre. It is one of europes largest shopping centre and has bowling facilities, cinema, soft play areas and many dining oppurtunities.
Saltwell park and the team valley are also other examples of places to visit in gateshead. Saltwell park is a lovely area of gardens and other attractions which are great for kids, a big play area, bird avaries and many other things to see and do howver, saltwell park seems out of place as it is set amongst council estates and alot of houses. The team valley is very industrial but the main part of it is home to alot of big stores such as mothercare, homebase and boots.
there is also The angel of the north, the sage, the baltic and the millenium bridge that are quite good to visit. The quayside is quite nice but nicer on the necastle side.
Gateshead high street used to be an ok place to shop or for a day out but now seems dirty and alot of the shops have closed down. there is an indoor market but isnt very attractive. in my opinion gateshead is a place to get your purse pinched, dont know if thats a little harsh, some parts of gateshead are nice but the high street has put me off going back.
Saltwell park, team valley and the Metrocentre are very handy places for locals or to visit if you are visiting the area but gateshead doesnt really seem the place to go to on holiday.

Summary: Theres a few good things about gateshead but not too many!