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.
The Glasshouse
This riverside concert hall of futuristic design is among Europe’s leading venues. Enjoy its spectacular acoustics, divine auditoriums and international acts.
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.
University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne during your trip to Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply savour its lively bars.
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.
Activities
Annual Admission Newcastle Castle Ticket
Our pick of the best Swalwell Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle Gateshead by IHG
Clean room nice and quiet, bed very comfortable and breakfast very good
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Sandman Signature Newcastle Hotel
Everything was as expected and what an amazing view
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott Newcastle Gateshead
Staff very friendly and helpful. Food in restaurant was really good. Room too warm for us personally even with window open. Bathroom fixtures (bath/shower fittings) could do with being updated/modernised. Overall pleasant stay.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Maldron Hotel Newcastle
Stayed for 1 night, overall it was a positive experience. Room was a bit too warm even after we'd adjusted the temperature control. Went to breakfast around 0930, this must have been after their busy period as some of the food, drinks and cups etc needed replenishing so a wait for our choice was ...
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Copthorne Hotel Newcastle
Very small. Not much equipment
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Malmaison Newcastle
All good.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods 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 spending some time in Elswick, Utilita Arena Newcastle and Elswick Community Leisure Centre are top sights worth seeing.
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 Newcastle-upon-Tyne Discovery Museum are some interesting sights nearby to 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
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.
Team Valley
Team Valley might not have many top sights, but Saltwell Park and Angel of the North are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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- Grey's Monument
- Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art
- Castle Keep
- Biscuit Factory
- Newcastle-Upon-Tyne Theatre Royal
- The Shefton Museum
- Laing Art Gallery
- Utilita Arena Newcastle
- St. James' Park
- Iskcon Newcastle
- Northumbria University
- Gateshead Holidays
- The Glasshouse
- Newcastle-Upon-Tyne Holidays
- Genting Casino Newcastle
- Visit West Boldon
- Visit Ryton
- Visit Winlaton Mill
- Visit Whickham
- Visit Wideopen
- Visit Blaydon on Tyne
- Visit Hebburn
- Visit Jarrow
- Visit Heaton
- Visit Marley Hill
- Visit Newcastle City Center
- Visit Wallsend
- 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 Prudhoe
- Visit Jesmond
- Visit Heddon-on-the-Wall
- Visit Ponteland
- Visit High Spen
- Visit Lemington
- Visit Burnopfield
