Swalwell Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

River Derwent flows under Ebchester Old Bridge, formed by the meeting of two burns in the North Pennines and flows between the boundaries of Durham and Northumberland as a tributary of the River Tyne
River Derwent flows under Ebchester Old Bridge, formed by the meeting of two burns in the North Pennines and flows between the boundaries of Durham and Northumberland as a tributary of the River Tyne

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Our pick of the best Swalwell Hotel Deals

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle Gateshead by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle Gateshead by IHG

3 out of 5
Clasper Way Newcastle-upon-Tyne England
The price is NZ$120 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$120
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Great location for visiting family

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle Gateshead by IHG
Sandman Signature Newcastle Hotel

Sandman Signature Newcastle Hotel

4 out of 5
Gallowgate Newcastle-upon-Tyne England
The price is NZ$179 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
NZ$179
16 Feb - 17 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
Staff very helpful

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

Sandman Signature Newcastle Hotel
Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa

Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa

4 out of 5
Carrville Durham England
The price is NZ$2,251 per night from 11 Feb to 12 Feb
NZ$2,251
11 Feb - 12 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Durham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
Lovely hotel! Gorgeous room, massive bathroom! Spa was lovely. Will definitely return.

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa
Copthorne Hotel Newcastle

Copthorne Hotel Newcastle

4 out of 5
The Close Newcastle-upon-Tyne England
The price is NZ$117 per night from 12 Feb to 13 Feb
NZ$117
12 Feb - 13 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,830 reviews)
App lovely

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Copthorne Hotel Newcastle
Malmaison Newcastle

Malmaison Newcastle

4 out of 5
104 Quayside Newcastle-upon-Tyne England
The price is NZ$195 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$195
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,013 reviews)
Lovely big room, nice staff, great view of bridge

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Malmaison Newcastle
Delta Hotels Durham Royal County

Delta Hotels Durham Royal County

4 out of 5
Old Elvet Durham England
The price is NZ$165 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$165
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Durham. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Clean, friendly staff, always a pleasant stay

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Delta Hotels Durham Royal County
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Swalwell

Wetherspoons pub

Whickham

Whickham is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bowes Museum and Derwent Walk Country Park.

Whickham
Mouth of the Tyne festival

Elswick

While there might not be top attractions in Elswick, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Utilita Arena Newcastle and O2 Academy Newcastle.

Elswick
Footpath to Cowgate. At the end of Kingsway this track emerges to carry you to Cowgate.

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.

Fenham
River Tyne below Newburn Bridge, near to Newburn, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Great Britain. Heddon on the Wall can be seen up on the far hill. Similar location to <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/235277">NZ1764 : Newburn Riverside</a> with the big lens attached.

Lemington

Though Lemington may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Metrocentre and Kingston Park Stadium.

Lemington
Emerson Chambers building in Newcastle City Centre featuring a copper enclosed clock on top.

Grainger Town

While visiting Grainger Town, you might make a stop by sights like Bigg Market and Newcastle-upon-Tyne Theatre Royal.

Grainger Town
Newcastle City Center

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.

Newcastle City Center


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