Tyne Bridge
A green steel arch bridge completed in 1928 that symbolises Newcastle. It was built by the same engineering firm as Sydney Harbour Bridge.
The Tyne Bridge is a through-arch steel bridge linking Newcastle and Gateshead. King George V opened it in 1928. Its arch spans about 162 metres, and it was built by Dorman Long, the firm that later built the similar-looking Sydney Harbour Bridge. The bridge’s towers were originally designed as warehouses and remain a key feature of the city skyline. In summer, the bridge is home to the furthest inland breeding colony of black-legged kittiwakes in the world. You can walk across it, and the best photo spots are on the quayside and the Millennium Bridge. The bridge has been undergoing multi-year renovation, and some periods see scaffolding in place.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- The Glasshouse International Centre for Music
- Newcastle Castle
- St Nicholas Cathedral
- Quayside & Gateshead Millennium Bridge
- Laing Art Gallery
- BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art
- Grey Street & Grey's Monument
- Grainger Market