Newcastle City Center Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Chinatown
A collection of Asian restaurants and supermarkets create an interesting cultural district in Newcastle’s historic Grainger Town area.
The Gate
From early in the morning until late at night, this leisure complex is a one-stop destination for dining and entertainment in Newcastle city center.
Bigg Market
During your trip to Newcastle-upon-Tyne, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Bigg Market. Discover the area's lively bars and its acclaimed theatre scene.
Newcastle-upon-Tyne St. Nicholas' Cathedral
Visit this historic church to see its fine stained-glass windows and one of Europe’s largest collections of ledger stones.
Activities
Annual Admission Newcastle Castle Ticket
Unlock Newcastle's Secrets: A Historic In-App Audio Tour
3 Hour Walking Tour through Newcastle upon Tyne
Our pick of the best Newcastle City Center Hotel Deals
Sandman Signature Newcastle Hotel
Good food
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Royal Station Hotel
Clean room,
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Maldron Hotel Newcastle
Room was clean staff were very helpful.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Grey Street Hotel
Lovely, friendly staff. The room was cleaned while we were at breakfast, which was a lovely surprise when we arrived back. Food was delicious. Thank you.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Leonardo Hotel Newcastle
Stayed a number of times. Always an excellent stay but can be quite tired in areas and need an upgrade
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Newcastle
Great room great value for money
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Newcastle City Center
Grainger Town
While visiting Grainger Town, you might make a stop by sights like Bigg Market and Newcastle-upon-Tyne Theatre Royal.
Quayside
If you're spending some time in Quayside, Quayside and Live Theatre Newcastle are top sights worth seeing.
Ouseburn
If you're spending some time in Ouseburn, Seven Stories and Victoria Tunnel are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Elswick
While there might not be top attractions in Elswick, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Newcastle-upon-Tyne Discovery Museum and Utilita Arena Newcastle.
Heaton
While Heaton isn't home to many top sights, Jesmond Cricket Ground and Quayside are some notable places to visit nearby.
Newcastle City Center Travel Guide
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- Visit West Boldon
- Visit Ryton
- Visit Winlaton Mill
- Visit Whickham
- Visit Wideopen
- Visit North Shields
- Visit Blaydon on Tyne
- Visit Hebburn
- Visit Jarrow
- Visit South Shields
- Visit Seaton Delaval
- Visit Heaton
- Visit Marley Hill
- Visit Wallsend
- Visit Swalwell
- Visit Fenham
- Visit Forest Hall
- Visit Cramlington
- Visit Rowlands Gill
- Visit Newcastle-upon-Tyne
- Visit Gosforth
- Visit Gateshead
- Visit Shiremoor
- Visit Kibblesworth
- Visit Dinnington
- Visit Jesmond
- Visit Ponteland
- Visit High Spen
- Visit Lemington
- Visit Burnopfield
- Grey's Monument
- Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art
- Castle Keep
- Gateshead Millennium Bridge
- Biscuit Factory
- Newcastle-Upon-Tyne Theatre Royal
- The Shefton Museum
- Laing Art Gallery
- Utilita Arena Newcastle
- St. James' Park
- Tyne Bridge
- Iskcon Newcastle
- Northumbria University
- Gateshead Holidays
- Jesmond Dene Park
- The Glasshouse
- Newcastle-Upon-Tyne Holidays
- Genting Casino Newcastle
