Newcastle and the wider North East is known for its incredible culture, history, architecture and nightlife but some of its most incredible monuments are pretty unknown to tourists.
Hidden away in lesser known locations around Tyneside are a whole host of incredible treasures that are just waiting to be explored.
Take a look at the gallery below and let us know your favourite hidden gems across Newcastle, North Tyneside, Gateshead and Northumberland.
1. Ouseburn's artwork
Ouseburn is a huegly popular part of the city - but it is always changing. Each month or so a new artist is commissioned to decorate this stretch of Maling Street, meaning no two visits to the area will look the same. | Google
2. The Ever Tower
It is seen my thousands of fans heading to St James Park every matchday, but this unassuming wall marks one of best preserved sections of the old Town Walls. The main structure was a semi-circular tower and this section was rebuilt in 1707 after initially being put together in the 13th and 14th century. | Google
3. The Lit and Phil
The largest independent library outside London, the Lit and Phil can be found next to Newcastle's Central Station. It was founded in 1793 and has a long history of invention. George Stephenson showed his miner's lamp there, and in 1879, when Joseph Swan demonstrated his electric light bulbs, the building became the first public building to be illuminated with them. | Google
4. Seaton Sluice
Anyone looking for a more natural getaway for a day should look no further than Seaton Sluice. The site's harbour is a cosy bowl of land and following the river towards Seaton Dene makes for a stunning walk. Photo: John Davison