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Why we love Newcastle upon Tyne

Linked by no fewer than seven bridges around a bustling quayside, Newcastle and Gateshead form one vibrant place to visit. Overlooked by Britain’s biggest sculpture – the iconic Angel of the North, it’s where centuries-old history and heritage meets green innovation. Catch spellbinding shows at The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, enjoy award-winning restaurants and indulge in shops and cafes at the city’s historical heart. Newcastle frequently tops the charts for best place to club, as well as offering fantastic evenings at everything from comedy clubs to classes for mixologists. And for a slower pace altogether – the city has indulgent green spaces and serves as a great base for exploring Hadrian’s Wall.

Things to do in Newcastle upon Tyne

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Immerse yourself in the club’s heritage on a tour of St James’ Park stadium.

Newcastle United stadium tour

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Newcastle United Stadium Tour
Newcastle United Stadium Tour

Art lovers, you’ll adore the collection of galleries, studios and shops in this thriving creative quarter.

Get to know Ouseburn

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People practising yoga outside, beneath a bridge
Ouseburn

Set in 300-acres of County Durham's countryside, this ‘living history’ museum recreates English life in the 1820s, 1900s, 1940s and 1950s.

Go time-travelling at Beamish

Beamish Museum

The 1900s Town at Beamish Museum
Beamish Museum

Unmissable in every sense, this magnificent concert venue hosts live performances of every musical genre.

See what’s on at The Glasshouse
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The Glasshouse

Designed by artist Antony Gormley, this epic sculpture is thought to be the largest angel artwork in the world.

Meet the Angel of the North

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Angel of the North

Calling all runners! Join the world’s biggest half-marathon, which attracts 60,000 athletes every year.

Sign up for the Great North Run

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A woman celebrating while crossing the finish line on a run in Newcastle
Great North Run

Take the plunge on white-water rafting, gorge walking, paddleboarding and mountain biking trips.

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Endless Adventure North East

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Endless Adventure North East

This extraordinary venue hosts popular live music and entertainment nights, with top-quality brews on tap.

Plan your trip to Wylam Brewery

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Wylam Brewery

The city’s biggest and longest running nightclub, located in the Pink Triangle. Spanning over four floors, it plays party classics through the evening.

Hit the dancefloor at Powerhouse

Newcastle Powerhouse

A lively crowd at a club night in Newcastle's Powerhouse
Powerhouse

Founded in the Victorian era, this urban idyll is criss-crossed with walking and cycling trails.

Get to know Heaton Park

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Children climbing over a fallen branch in Heaton Park, Newcastle
Heaton Park

This historic quarter is a Newcastle must-visit – and one of the city’s top shopping spots.

Visit Grainger town & Grey Street

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An outside shot of Grainger Town in Newcastle
Grainger town & Grey Street

One of Europe’s biggest shopping malls, this retail heaven has over 300 shops under one roof.

Plan your trip to Metrocentre

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A raised view across Newcastle's Metro Centre with shoppers below
Metrocentre

Do your bit for the planet and get a great new look – what’s not to love?

Explore Green Heart Collective

Green Heart Collective

Groups of people searching through clothing at the Green Heart Collective in Grainger Market, Newcastle
Green Heart Collective

The only restaurant in Newcastle to have both a Michelin Star and four AA Rosettes.

Visit House of Tides

House of Tides

An exterior shot of the House of Tides in Newcastle
House of Tides

Wave the flag for Britain’s Northern Pride that brings celebrations to centre stage and across the city with a pride march.

Discover Northern Pride

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Northern Pride
Northern Pride

Buy everything from artisan pies and freshly-baked bread, to hand-made crafts and small-batch gins.

Be inspired by Grainger Market

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A fishmonger serving a customer at Grainger Market in Newcastle
Grainger Market

Immerse yourself in the club’s heritage on a tour of St James’ Park stadium.

Newcastle United stadium tour

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Newcastle United Stadium Tour
Newcastle United Stadium Tour

Art lovers, you’ll adore the collection of galleries, studios and shops in this thriving creative quarter.

Get to know Ouseburn

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People practising yoga outside, beneath a bridge
Ouseburn

Set in 300-acres of County Durham's countryside, this ‘living history’ museum recreates English life in the 1820s, 1900s, 1940s and 1950s.

Go time-travelling at Beamish

Beamish Museum

The 1900s Town at Beamish Museum
Beamish Museum

Unmissable in every sense, this magnificent concert venue hosts live performances of every musical genre.

See what’s on at The Glasshouse
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The Glasshouse

Designed by artist Antony Gormley, this epic sculpture is thought to be the largest angel artwork in the world.

Meet the Angel of the North

VisitBritain/Andrew Pickett

Three people posing near a giant steel sculpture
Angel of the North

Calling all runners! Join the world’s biggest half-marathon, which attracts 60,000 athletes every year.

Sign up for the Great North Run

guvkullarphoto

A woman celebrating while crossing the finish line on a run in Newcastle
Great North Run

Take the plunge on white-water rafting, gorge walking, paddleboarding and mountain biking trips.

More about Endless Adventure NE

Endless Adventure North East

A woman rafting down some rapids at Endless Adventure North East in Newcastle
Endless Adventure North East

This extraordinary venue hosts popular live music and entertainment nights, with top-quality brews on tap.

Plan your trip to Wylam Brewery

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Spring-Wylam Brewery
Wylam Brewery

The city’s biggest and longest running nightclub, located in the Pink Triangle. Spanning over four floors, it plays party classics through the evening.

Hit the dancefloor at Powerhouse

Newcastle Powerhouse

A lively crowd at a club night in Newcastle's Powerhouse
Powerhouse

Founded in the Victorian era, this urban idyll is criss-crossed with walking and cycling trails.

Get to know Heaton Park

Urban Green

Children climbing over a fallen branch in Heaton Park, Newcastle
Heaton Park

This historic quarter is a Newcastle must-visit – and one of the city’s top shopping spots.

Visit Grainger town & Grey Street

Ruben Drenth

An outside shot of Grainger Town in Newcastle
Grainger town & Grey Street

One of Europe’s biggest shopping malls, this retail heaven has over 300 shops under one roof.

Plan your trip to Metrocentre

Kevin Gibson Photography

A raised view across Newcastle's Metro Centre with shoppers below
Metrocentre

Do your bit for the planet and get a great new look – what’s not to love?

Explore Green Heart Collective

Green Heart Collective

Groups of people searching through clothing at the Green Heart Collective in Grainger Market, Newcastle
Green Heart Collective

The only restaurant in Newcastle to have both a Michelin Star and four AA Rosettes.

Visit House of Tides

House of Tides

An exterior shot of the House of Tides in Newcastle
House of Tides

Wave the flag for Britain’s Northern Pride that brings celebrations to centre stage and across the city with a pride march.

Discover Northern Pride

ignite entertainment

Northern Pride
Northern Pride

Buy everything from artisan pies and freshly-baked bread, to hand-made crafts and small-batch gins.

Be inspired by Grainger Market

NewcastleGateshead Initiative

A fishmonger serving a customer at Grainger Market in Newcastle
Grainger Market

Places to stay in Newcastle upon Tyne

Quayside

Spy the city’s iconic bridges, including the Gateshead Millennium Bridge - and stay in the centre of Newcastle Gateshead’s cultural heart.

Grainger Town

Home to the city’s nightlife and a raft of neoclassical buildings, be close to the Grainger Market and its bustling dining and shopping offering.

Jesmond

Found 10 minutes from the city centre, discover a stylish suburb packed with an eclectic mix of quirky boutiques, restaurants and bars.

Explore nearby

From palaces to cobbled alleys, and a dormant volcano, this city is a real show-stopper.

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The gateway into Scotland, the Borders and Lowlands pack the punch,

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Historical hot property – evident in its castles, citadels and 2,000-year-old Hadrian’s Wall.

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Rugged yet beautiful, wild yet welcoming – the North York Moors National Park is full of surprises.

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Getting to Newcastle

You can get to the north east of England by rail, sea, and air, making it easily accessible from across Britain. Newcastle International Airport is around 12km from the city and serves more than 80 destinations around the world. A ferry service also connects Newcastle Gateshead to Amsterdam in the Netherlands.

Getting around

Newcastle Gateshead can be discovered via an extensive public transport system or on foot, with bike hire also available for those keen to explore on two wheels.

By bus

Bus travel is a convenient way of getting around Newcastle and Gateshead, and everywhere in the region is accessible.

By train

An award-winning metro system has 60 stations around Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland, North Tyneside and South Tyneside. Airport connections take just 23 minutes.

By bike

Hop on a bike and explore Newcastle Gateshead and beyond from Quayside, with plenty of safe and scenic routes in the Northumberland countryside too.

Want to know more?

Check out Visit Newcastle Gateshead for insider tips and travel inspiration.