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.
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
Hadrian's Wall, Roman Britain & Borders from Edinburgh
Jedburgh, Scottish Borders: Bairnkine Farm Tour with Lucy
Newcastle upon Tyne Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour
Our pick of the best Swalwell Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle Gateshead by IHG
Handy for fhe metro centre, staff friendly and helpful. Room smelled a bit like dog - it's pet friendly so not that surprising. I stay here regulary, it's a good stop off for travelling further south and good value for money.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
The County Hotel, Newcastle
Clean
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
The Vermont Hotel Newcastle
Great hotels
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Lumley Castle Hotel
Excellent, fresh breakfast. Very good selection of drinks at the bar. Spectacular building and grounds.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Maldron Hotel Newcastle
Great hotel right in the middle of town
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Royal Station Hotel
Yet again, zero gluten free beers or lagers in the bar/restaurant. Why is this??
Reviewed on 7 May 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.
Lemington
Though Lemington may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Newburn Leisure Centre and Metrocentre.
Grainger Town
While visiting Grainger Town, you might make a stop by sights like Grainger Market and Bigg Market.
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.
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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
