The Menzies Silverlink Park is just 4 miles from Newcastle. There is much to do in the area from shopping at the Metro Centre to stepping back in time at Beamish Open Air Museum. In November, 2002, the hotel opened a new ú2 million indoor leisure club which includes indoor pool, sauna, steam rooms, sun showers, gymnasium and aerobics studio. Nearby golf, fishing, go-karting and ten pin bowling can be enjoyed.