Historic Bridge

The Swing Bridge is one of the most iconic of the 7 monumental bridges arching over the Tyne Valley in the centre of Newcastle. The red and white bridge is 171 metres long and, along with the modern Gateshead Millennium Bridge, is one of two bridges linking the riverfront promenades low above the river. The two nearest and equally iconic bridges - the Tyne Bridge and the High Level Bridge - connect the higher banks (Newcastle city centre and…

Sandy beach, Promenade

Whitley Bay is, in our opinion, the most beautiful beach and seaside resort in the Newcastle area. [btn "Find a hotel with a sea view" https://www.booking.com/city/gb/newcastle.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-newcastle-whitley-bay] Whitley Bay beach is covered in fine sand, which is comfortable not only for relaxing but also for long walks. The entire beach is over 3km long and has a beautiful pedestrian promenade running along it, ending at St.…

Lighthouse

St. Mary's Lighthouse is one of the best tourist attractions near Newcastle and although it will take around 60-75 minutes to get here from the city centre, we definitely recommend a trip to the lighthouse. The place is especially worth a visit when the weather is nice. If it is raining or foggy, we would skip the visit. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Newcastle" https://www.booking.com/city/gb/newcastle.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-newcastle-majak…

Lookout, Castle, Ruins, Castles

One of the most important and, in our opinion, most beautiful historical monuments is located above the mouth of the Tyne River in the North Sea and offers magical views of the wide sea and the rugged coastline with its beaches. [btn "Find a hotel with sea views" https://www.booking.com/city/gb/newcastle.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-newcastle-tynemouth-priory] The remains of a fortified Benedictine priory are complemented by the remains of WWII…

Sandy beach, Aquarium, For kids

The most famous beach in the Newcastle area is called Long Sands and it is popular not only among swimming and sunbathing enthusiasts, but also among surfers. [btn "Find a hotel with a sea view" https://www.booking.com/city/gb/newcastle.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-newcastle-long-sands] Long Sands Beach lies between the towns of Tynemouth and Whitley Bay, below a cliff about 20 metres high and sand and grass dunes. This is why it is separated…

Sandy beach, Cliff, For kids

The sandy beach at Cullercoats Bay is sandwiched under a 15-metre cliff between the much longer and better-known Whitley Bay and Long Sands beaches. [btn "Find a hotel with sea views" https://www.booking.com/city/gb/newcastle.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-newcastle-cullercoats] Cullercoats Beach is roughly 100 metres long and protected from the waves of the open sea by two stone jetties, a change from the larger beaches. This is also why…

Bridge

The Gateshead Millennium Bridge is a modern pedestrian and cyclist drawbridge and one of the symbols of Newcastle. [btn "View hotels with river views" https://www.booking.com/city/gb/newcastle.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-newcastle-millenium] The bridge opened in 2021 and the architectural practice WilkinsonEyre has won several awards for its unique architecture. Amongst locals, the bridge is nicknamed as Blinking Eye Bridge for its eye shape…

Gallery, Museum, Historic factory

The Centre for Modern Art is one of the most visited cultural institutions in the city. It is not only the exhibitions and various events held inside that are interesting, but also the building in which the art centre is located. [btn "View hotels with river views" https://www.booking.com/city/gb/newcastle.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-newcastle-baltic] Historic flour mill The Modern Art Center is housed in a historic flour silo building that…

Monument

Grey's Monument is Newcastle's main landmark and the most common landmark and meeting point for locals and tourists alike. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Newcastle city centre" https://www.booking.com/city/gb/newcastle.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-newcastle-monument] The monument is built in the style of a Roman Doric column of sandstone. It measures 41 metres in height and has a circumference of 11 metres. Celebrating the Great Reform Act 1832 …

Market

The Grainger Indoor Market is housed in one large building in the heart of downtown just steps from Grey's Monument. The market was built as part of a major redevelopment of the downtown area in the mid-19th century led by architect, urban planner and builder Richard Grainger, for whom the market is named. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Newcastle" https://www.booking.com/city/gb/newcastle.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-newcastle-grainger] Grainger…

Modern Building

The Glasshouse, a modern building, quickly became one of Newcastle's icons when it opened in 2004. It stands on the banks of the River Tyne on the Gateshead side of the town between the Swing Bridge and the Gateshead Millennium Bridge. The Glasshouse serves as the city's main concert hall and international centre for music education. [btn "View hotels with river views" https://www.booking.com/city/gb/newcastle.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p…

Archaeological site

In the eastern part of the city, visit the archaeological site of the former Roman fortress of Segedunum. This monument is located in the Wallsend district. As the name suggests, this is where the eastern end of the famous Hadrian's Wall was and where Hadrian's Wall Path begins. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Newcastle" https://www.booking.com/city/gb/newcastle.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-newcastle-segedunum] The Segedunum Fort was one of the…

Castle

Set right in the centre of Newcastle, the medieval fortification is now divided by the High Level Bridge and the railway corridor and lies close to Newcastle Cathedral. [btn "Choose a hotel in Newcastle city centre" https://www.booking.com/city/gb/newcastle.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-newcastle-castle] The castle's current appearance dates back to the Norman period. The most original part is the massive defensive tower, completed in 1177. The…

Cathedral

St. Nicholas Church is the main cathedral of the Church of England in Newcastle and the most important sacred monument in the city. It is located directly opposite Newcastle Castle. [btn "Show hotels in Newcastle city centre" https://www.booking.com/city/gb/newcastle.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-newcastle-katedrala] The cathedral is the seat of England's northernmost diocese. A Gothic gem overlooking the River Tyne The history of St Nicholas…

For kids, Science centre

The Life Science Centre near Newcastle Central Station offers a unique and fun learning opportunity for children and adults. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Newcastle" https://www.booking.com/city/gb/newcastle.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-newcastle-life] The Life for Centre is a science village bringing together scientists from many disciplines, hosting research, conferences and educational programmes. And one part of the complex is also set aside…

Theatre

The Theatre Royal is one of Newcastle's most important historic landmarks and can host up to 1,250 visitors. The Theatre Royal was designed by architects John and Benjamin Green and the neoclassical style building was completed in 1837. [btn "View the top hotels in Newcastle city centre" https://www.booking.com/city/gb/newcastle.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-newcastle-theatre] Tickets for performances The theatre is one of the most important…

Park

On the northern edge of the centre, be sure to visit the beautiful Exhibition Park with its small Palace of Arts, now home to the Wylam microbrewery. The park, with a small lake where you can hire a boat, landscaped paths and flowerbeds, is loosely connected to the huge Town Moor meadow, popular for long walks and sports. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Newcastle" https://www.booking.com/city/gb/newcastle.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-newcastle…

Shopping class

Newcastle's main pedestrian and shopping thoroughfare is called Northuberland Street and runs from Grey's Monument northwards to the university campus. [btn "Book your Newcastle city centre hotel now" https://www.booking.com/city/gb/newcastle.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-newcastle-northumberland] Northumberland Street is full of small shops selling a variety of goods from regular supermarkets to fashion stores and fast-food outlets. Here you…

Cape, Lighthouse, Park, Lookout

Take a trip to the mouth of the River Tyne in the North Sea and enjoy great walks along the coast, relaxing on the grassy plains and benches, and spectacular sea views. [btn "Find a hotel with sea views" https://www.booking.com/city/gb/newcastle.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-newcastle-tynemouth] What to see along the estuary? Lighthouses on the quays protecting the boats entering the river from the waves The stone lighthouse on the north…

Amusement park, For kids, Sandy beach

Enjoy a family trip to South Shields and visit the largest theme park in the North of England. Over 40 attractions especially for children can be found at Ocean Beach Pleasure Park. Some of the most popular include several slides and water slides, chain rides and of course the Ferris wheel. [btn "The best hotels for families with children" https://www.booking.com/city/gb/newcastle.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-newcastle-oceanpark] Don't forget…

Archaeological site

Arbeia was one of the largest Roman fortresses on the south bank of the Tyne and was an extended part of the famous Hadrian's Wall, which runs along the north bank of the river. [btn "Book your hotel in Newcastle city centre now" https://www.booking.com/city/gb/newcastle.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-newcastle-arbeia] The fort was built in 129 AD and remained in use for around 470 years until 400 AD. All that remains of the original structures…

Statue

The monumental modern sculpture "Angel of the North" is one of the strangest tourist attractions near Newcastle. Architect Antony Gromley completed the sculpture in 1998 and it quickly became one of the iconic landmarks of the English North East, and is even one of the most famous modern art installations in the whole of the UK. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Newcastle" https://www.booking.com/city/gb/newcastle.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p…