Whether you want to spend a day in Newcastle, a week or even if you are a local, there are plenty of Attractions Which you can't miss in this vibrant city.
From history and culture to modernity and sophistication, let us take you through some of the best places to visit in Newcastle, located in the north of England.
Distinctive tourist places in Newcastle
Newcastle, Quayside
The harbour area is the perfect place to stroll and enjoy the best cafes and restaurants.
This area has now also become a modern centre for arts, music and culture in the city.
Don't forget to check out the market that takes place every Sunday here, and attend the various concerts that also take place on Saturday nights.
wharf area
Newcastle Castle
This medieval structure is what gave Newcastle its name.
Built by William the Conqueror's son, the castle is now open to visitors from 10am to 5pm.
The most notable structures remaining and preserved today are the main stone tower of the castle, the Black Gate, and the fortified gatehouse.
Newcastle Castle
Newcastle, Tyne Bridge
More than 7,000 tons of steel were used to build this 389-metre (1,276-foot) bridge.
The bridge is also one of the city's most famous landmarks, and is often decorated throughout the year to celebrate major events.
Furthermore, it was personally opened by King George V in 1928 to be a symbol of the surrounding area.
Tyne Bridge
Victoria Tunnel
Originally built to transport coal, the Victoria Tunnel is approximately 3,900 metres (12,795 ft) long.
Today, the tunnel is open to tourist groups interested in its forgotten history, through various guided tours.
These tours include audio and visual effects to create a complete experience of the tunnel’s history and present.
Victoria Tunnel
Royal Theatre
This theatre has won several important local and international awards for successive years.
The Theatre Royal is located on Grey Street in the city centre.
Newcastle's Theatre Royal is said to be Sir Ian McKellen's favourite theatre.
Royal Theatre
Gray's Monument
Looming atop a 40-metre (131-foot) tower is a statue of Charles Grey, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1830 to 1834.
There is also a platform at the top of the tower, which provides visitors with the opportunity to see beautiful views of the city from above.
Gray's Monument
Jesmond Dean Park
It is a wooded valley teeming with wildlife, including the endangered red squirrel, kingfisher and a wide variety of native birds.
This garden is also a living example of 19th century landscape design.
It offers visitors an excellent space to escape the urban attractions and experience some of the region's stunning nature.
Jesmond Dean Park
Discovery Museum
Discovery Museum One of the largest free museums in the North East of Britain.
This museum is also very important as it effectively preserves the history of science and industry in the region to this day.
Discovery Museum
High Bridge
This is the oldest and most prominent bridge in Newcastle, and is slightly higher than the Tyne Bridge.
Today, this bridge is still used for pedestrian traffic, as well as containing a road for cars, and a railway as well.
It is also regarded as Newcastle's most important architectural landmark.
High Bridge
St James' Park
Home to one of the country's best known football teams (Newcastle United), this stadium is a local treasure in the city.
As one of the largest stadiums in the country, it is an excellent destination, even on non-match days.
Additionally, you can take a special tour around the vibrant and wonderful stadium area.
St James' Park
Angel of the North
As a beacon of the north, this statue has become a local treasure.
Located just outside Newcastle in Gateshead.
Originally built in 1998 by artist Antony Gormley, the towering statue known as the “Angel of the North” has been a landmark in the area ever since.
Angel of the North
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