Popular places to visit
St. James' Park
Attend an intense soccer game at one of the United Kingdom’s largest and oldest stadiums. See it perched on a hill in the city center.
Quayside
Cross a futuristic tilting bridge, peruse artistic centers and relax with a drink in this modern part of the city.
Northumbria University
The gleaming silver campus in central Newcastle is one of the U.K.’s newest universities. Its students have voted the city the country’s best for students.
The Glasshouse
This riverside concert hall of futuristic design is among Europe’s leading venues. Enjoy its spectacular acoustics, divine auditoriums and international acts.
Newcastle-upon-Tyne Theatre Royal
Enjoy artisanal ice cream between acts at a show in the stylish setting of one of England’s most glamorous and acclaimed theaters.
Castle Keep
Visit the tower from which the city takes its name to hear wicked tales of frightening ghouls and life in the dungeon.
Things to do
Annual Admission Newcastle Castle Ticket
1-Hour and a Half Walking Guided Tour in Medieval Newcastle
Explore Newcastle in 90 Minutes with a Local
Northumberland Castles & Coast–Online Self-Guided Road Trip Plan
Newcastle : Private Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)
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Other neighborhoods around Swalwell
Whickham
Whickham is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bowes Museum and Derwent Walk Country Park.
Elswick
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Elswick and surrounding area, you can visit Utilita Arena Newcastle and O2 Academy Newcastle.
Fenham
Fenham is well-liked for its restaurants and parks. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, St. James' Park and Chinatown are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
Lemington
Lemington might not have many top sights, but Intu and Kingston Park Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Grainger Town
While visiting Grainger Town, you might make a stop by sights like Bigg Market and Newcastle-upon-Tyne Theatre Royal.
Newcastle City Center
Enjoy the fantastic nightlife in Newcastle City Center. Northumberland Street is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Monument Station or Haymarket Station to see more of Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
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- Other vacations you might like
- St. James' Park
- Quayside
- Beamish Open Air Museum
- Durham University
- Port Of Tyne
- Northumbria University
- University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne
- Utilita Arena Newcastle
- Durham Cathedral
- The Glasshouse
- Stadium of Light
- Newcastle Racecourse
- Durham Castle
- Newcastle-upon-Tyne Theatre Royal
- Lumley Castle
- Castle Keep
- Angel of the North
- Gateshead Millennium Bridge
- North Pennines
- Chinatown
- Eldon Square Shopping Centre
- Kingston Park Stadium
- Sunderland Empire
- University of Sunderland
- Tyne Bridge
- Intu
- Leazes Park
- Hexham Abbey
- BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art
- Belsay Hall