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Why we love Newcastle upon Tyne

Overlooked by Britain’s biggest sculpture – the iconic Angel of the North – Newcastle is 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.

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The city of Newcastle stands on the north bank of the River Tyne, connected to the neighbouring town of Gateshead by seven bridges.

Cycle to the Angel of the North in Gateshead, Britain’s biggest sculpture, or kayak beneath Newcastle’s famous bridges.

Delve beneath the surface on a tour of the Victoria Tunnel, head to Gateshead Sage Centre for eclectic music and theatre, or explore creative Ouseburn, Newcastle’s thriving culture and food quarter.

Relive 19th and 20th century life at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North, or use the city as a base for exploring UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hadrian’s Wall.

Fun fact

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View from pedestrian level of the two bridges connecting Newcastle and Gateshead during a summer evening in June.

Fun fact

The city’s High Level Bridge was the world’s first to combine road and rail, while the Millennium Bridge was the first of its kind to pivot sideways to allow boats through.

Did you know?

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Did you know?

  • Pons Aelius, or Newcastle Roman Fort, was an ancient Roman settlement on the fringes of Hadrian’s Wall, with the area now home to the medieval Newcastle Castle.

  • Housed in a former Victorian warehouse, The Biscuit Factory is the UK’s largest independent art, craft and design gallery set within the heart of Newcastle’s cultural quarter.

  • The Angel of the North, designed by artist Antony Gormley, is believed to be the largest angel sculpture in the world at 177 ft (54 metres) wide and 65 ft (20 metres) tall.

  • Hidden beneath the streets of Newcastle is The Victoria Tunnel, a preserved 19th-century wagonway originally built to transport coal to the Tyne River and now open for guided tours.

  • George and Robert Stephenson spent 20 years in North Tyneside developing the steam locomotive, an achievement celebrated at the Stephenson Steam Railway museum.

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.

Enjoy a 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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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

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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A family group visits the Angel of the North statue near Newcastle upon Tyne.
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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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, bringing celebrations across the North East with an epic 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.

Enjoy a 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

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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A family group visits the Angel of the North statue near Newcastle upon Tyne.
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, bringing celebrations across the North East with an epic 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 even a castle on a dormant volcano, this city is a real show-stopper.

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Edinburgh

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The gateway into Scotland, the Borders and Lowlands pack a 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 seven and a half miles (12 kilometers) from the city and serves more than 80 destinations around the world. A ferry service from DFDS also connects Newcastle Gateshead to Amsterdam in the Netherlands.

London North Eastern Railway has rail links from London to Newcastle. Departing from London Kings Cross to Newcastle, the train takes approximately three hours and offers views across central and northern England as you go. It’s easy to reach Newcastle from Britain’s other cities too, with Northern trains departing regularly from Leeds, York, Manchester and more. 

Coach travel from London to Newcastle takes around six and a half hours with National Express and Megabus.

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 with Go North East.

By train

An award-winning Tyne and Wear 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.

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