Tyne & Wear - Driving Tour of Newcastle upon Tyne

I successfully completed the Institute of Tourist Guiding North East England Blue Badge Examinations in August 2021 and am now qualified to take tours throughout the North East of England. This includes site tours of Durham Cathedral, the Laing art gallery, Great North Museum Hancock and Shipley Art Gallery and walking tours of Newcastle upon Tyne, Berwick upon Tweed and Barnard Castle. My hobbies include walking, cycling, touring and supporting Bristol Rovers. I moved to Newcastle upon Tyne in 1984 to go to University and study Mechanical Engineering, and I have stayed here ever since. In 2019, I was considering retirement from a career in Engineering and Project management and I saw an advert for the ITG Blue Badge Tourist guide course for North East England. I am passionate about everything in the North East including its industrial heritage. My special interests include Heritage, Engineering, Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham Cathedral and the Great North Museum Hancock. My aim to all travellers is give you an expression of passion for North East England and its future. ITG Blue Badge North East England I am not a driver. I can accompany you in your vehicle or I can arrange for a separate car and driver.