Killingworth Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Killingworth
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.
Activities
1-Hour and a Half Walking Guided Tour in Medieval Newcastle
Northumberland Castles & Coast–Online Self-Guided Road Trip Plan
Annual Admission Newcastle Castle Ticket
Northumberland: Full-Day Tour of Vera Filming Locations
Explore Newcastle in 90 Minutes with a Local
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Other neighbourhoods around Killingworth
Gosforth
Gosforth is a destination travellers like for its restaurants, and you might hop aboard the metro at South Gosforth Station or Ilford Road Station to explore sights like Saltwell Park.
Heaton
While Heaton isn't home to many top sights, Quayside and BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art are some notable places to visit nearby.
Jesmond
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Jesmond. Spend some time visiting top spots like Jesmond Cricket Ground, and catch the metro at West Jesmond Station or Jesmond Station to see more of the area.
Ouseburn
If you're spending some time in Ouseburn, Seven Stories and Victoria Tunnel are top sights worth seeing.
Newcastle City Center
Northumberland Street and Grey's Monument are top sights in Newcastle City Center, and you should be sure to explore the fantastic nightlife. Hop aboard the metro at Monument Station or Haymarket Station to see more sights in the area.
Quayside
If you're spending some time in Quayside, Quayside and Trinity Maritime Centre are top sights worth seeing.
- St. James' Park
- Beamish Open Air Museum
- Northumbria University
- Durham Cathedral
- The Glasshouse
- Utilita Arena Newcastle
- Durham Castle
- Newcastle-upon-Tyne Theatre Royal
- Stadium of Light
- Newcastle Racecourse
- Castle Keep
- Druridge Bay Country Park
- Gateshead Millennium Bridge
- Diggerland
- Angel of the North
- Kingston Park Stadium
- Tyne Bridge
- Wet 'n' Wild Water Park
- BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art
- Belsay Hall
- Jesmond Dene Park