Get here early to awaken your stomach for the marathon foodie tour ahead. This café is located on the former site of Dunston Staiths, once the largest timber structure in Europe and built to transport coal from the railway to the sea.
It’s walk-in only at this popular hotspot, which lies at the heart of a community development designed by Wayne Hemingway and his wife Geraldine. The café hosts cultural activities throughout the year.
Try here the chia seed-sprinkled smashed avocado and poached eggs while enjoying the view from the outdoor terrace.

It’s time to explore the coast, and this car park is perfectly located to explore the best of what Tynemouth has to offer.

The best way to explore Tynemouth is on foot, and the trip to the town’s lighthouse and pier is just under two miles.
You’ll walk along the pristine golden Long Sands Beach, through King Edward’s Bay, past Tynemouth Priory and Castle, and along the 900-metre pier that rewards those who trek out there with some of the best photo opportunities in the north east.
When you feel your stomach rumbling again, turn around for a 25-minute stroll back to King Edward’s Bay. There you’ll find a true north-eastern treasure at the base of the cove, perched on the shore.

Riley’s Fish Shack began life as a street food stall at the annual Tyneside food festival in May 2012. By 2016, its semi-permanent steel shipping container was being described by the Observer’s renowned food critic Jay Rayner as the eating experience of the year.
It serves seafood freshly caught that morning, from the sea that laps at its entrance. The restaurant is open all year round but with limited covered seating, you don’t need me to tell you that you'll need to wrap up if planning to visit outside of summertime. It is the north-east after all.
The menu varies depending on the day’s catch but if you see the monkfish kebab, don’t delay! It’s walk-ins only but summer deckchair bookings can be made via their website.

When you're ready to move on from Tynemouth, head back to the car ahead of your third and final eating experience of the day.

Use this car park at a fair price and with no limit on the length of stay.
From here it's a 15-minute walk to a public park, tucked away in an Ouseburn valley with woodland, crags, bridges, and waterfalls. It’s also walking distance to your last restaurant of the day.

Spend a few hours taking in the tranquillity of Jesmond Dene, a leafy nature walk hidden in amidst this trendy student-populated suburb.
This wooded valley tracks the Ouseburn river from South Gosforth down to Jesmond Vale, and that gentle two-mile route is one you can take at your own pace.
Keep an eye out for Kingfishers, red squirrels, and even otters in this thriving wildlife haven. Best of all, it’s free to enter.

For the grand finale, make a booking at Peace and Loaf in Jesmond. Mentioned in the Michelin guide and with two AA Rosettes to its name, this restaurant promises fine dining without the fuss.
Head chef Dave Coulson was a 2010 finalist in 'MasterChef: The Professionals' and as he's from the area he prides himself on sourcing many of his ingredients from the region.
There are two tasting menus that vary according to season and can be paired with an accompanying drinks menu.
You can book up online.