What to do in Newcastle?

Cafes and RestaurantsThere are loads to choose from in Newcastle city centre. Most restaurants in Newcastle do student discount or happy hour deals, so remember to check that out before you go!

1. Central Bean CoffeeTime CentralGallowgateNewcastle upon TyneNE1 4SN

Serving fresh high quality coffees from Brazil, Mexico and Indonesia, right around the corner from the Business School and The Gate.

2. Olive and Bean17-19 Clayton StreetNewcastle upon TyneNE1 5PN

A great informal place to take your parents! Fantastic fresh deli serving paninis, super-stuffed sandwiches and posh coffees, right in the centre of town.

3. Gusto106 QuaysideNewcastle upon TyneNE1 3DX

A fancy Italian restaurant, with great pizzas and gnocchi, Gusto is another firm favourite amongst parents of students!

4. Flat Caps CaféCarliol SquareNewcastle upon TymeNE1 6UF

A super cool coffee shop, specialising in ‘latte art’ and the highest quality coffee. Take a book and settle down for an afternoon in this cosy coffee cavern.

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Cheap EatsFor places better suited to a student’s budget, here are some of the most popular cheap easts around Newcastle.

1. Frankie and Tony’s 19 Ridley PlaceNewcastle upon TyneNE1 8JN

This is a great take away sandwich shop for nipping to in between lectures. With sandwiches the size of dinner plates, they’re a great place to refuel.

2. Great Grub53 Leazes Park RoadNewcastle upon TyneNE1 4PG

Another take away sandwich shop, serving giant baps with any filling and 3 salad choices, this place is a firm favourite with students. Make sure to try out their delicious cakes too!

PubsNewcastle is famous for its Brown Ale – so why don’t you try out some of these great independent pubs!

1. The Hancock (pub)2a Hancock StreetNewcastle upon TyneNE2 4PU

Great pub near the library for cheap eats, especially in the summer as it has a large outdoor seating area.

2. The Forth Hotel17-23 Pink LaneNewcastle upon TyneNE1 5DW

This is a great independent pub, with friendly staff, serving real ales and good quality drinks. They also have a fantastic Sunday lunch menu and really tasty nibbles! It is located less than 100 metres from Central Station.

3. City Tavern10 Northumberland RoadNewcastle upon TyneNE1 8JF

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Built in 1872 as stables/livery. Reopened Spring 2014, City Tavern is relaxed and comfortable, with good food and a good selection of ales and ciders. Take a seat upstairs to fully experience the fantastic renovation.

4. Brewdog16 Dean StreetNewcastle upon Tyne NE1 1PG

This real ale, independent pub chain has a great line of craft beers. It’s an ideal place to relax, play some board games or even play a little pinball.

Cinemas

1. Tyneside Cinema- 10 Pilgrim StreetNewcastle upon TyneNE1 6QG

Showing both classic, foreign and contemporary films in the stylish surrounding of the Grade II-listed, art-deco building. You can even do a free guided tour. The Tyneside serves alcoholic drinks, luxury ice creams and homemade cakes. Ticket prices start from £5.75.

2. Cineworld-Top floor The GateNewgate StreetNewcastle upon TyneNE1 5TG

Cineworld cinemas is the largest independently-owned cinema chain in the UK. Students: Prices from: Off-peak £6, Peak £6.25 and Bargain Tuesday £4

3. Odeon IMAX CinemaMetrocentreGatesheadNE11 9XZ

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For an incredible cinematic experience, look no further than the IMAX at the Metro centre. Incredibly easy to get to with a local train from Central Station the number 100 bus, or in a taxi.

Gyms1. Newcastle University Sports Centre

Near Richardson Road, past the Medical Schoolhttp://www.ncl.ac.uk/sport/membership/

2. Body Zone

9-11 Carliol SquareNewcastle upon TyneNE1 6UFhttp://www.body-zone.org.uk

3. Eldon Leisure CentreHigh FriarsNewcastle upon TyneNE1 7XYhttp://www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/newcastle/eldon

4. Pinetree Gym

201 Jesmond RoadJesmondNewcastle upon TyneNE2 1LAwww.pinetreehealth.co.uk

Swimming pools1. Jesmond Pool

St George's Terrace Newcastle upon Tyne Tyne and Wear NE2 2DL

Jesmond Pool also run weekly exercise classes.

2. Fenham PoolFenham Hall DriveNewcastle upon TyneNE4 9XD

Right around the corner from St. Mary’s Halls is Fenham pool, equipped with a sauna and steam room.

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3. East End PoolHadrian Square BykerNewcastle upon TyneNE6 1AL

Three pools, including a toddler pool with a bubble machine, studio pool and the main leisure pool with a wave machine and fountains. The leisure pool also has two 50m flumes, a sauna and steam room.

Parks1. Exhibition Park

Claremont Road

The park has something for everyone from the swing park for the toddlers to the putting range for the parents. The park has a full range of activities to suit everyone’s taste and also has large amounts of open green land on which to simply relax, read or take a picnic!

2. Leazes ParkRichardson Road

Leazes Park is a Victorian Park off Richardson Road. It is the city's oldest park, opened in 1873. The park contains a lake above the course of the Lord Burn. It is next to St James' Park and the Royal Victoria Infirmary.

3. Town MoorClaremont Road

The Town Moor is one of the features that make Newcastle special, with around 1000 acres of open space providing a green heart to the City. It has a history as pasture land dating back to the 12th century, its land tenure and use is regulated by its own Act of Parliament.

4. Jesmond DeneRed WalkNewcastle upon Tyne

Jesmond Dene is a hidden gem, with a waterfall, quiet pathways, a café and even a petting zoo; it’s the perfect setting for a weekend walk, and only a 20 minute walk from the library to get there.

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Markets1. Grainger Market

Clayton StNewcastle upon TyneNE1 5QQ

Runs daily, year round.This is a great place to pick up cheap, fresh and local produce. All kinds of food is sold here, as well as great fancy dress shops. Top tip: ask the stall holders what’s in season for the best produce and an even better price!

2. Quayside Market The length of the quaysideNewcastle upon Tyne

Every Sunday, year-round, from 9.30am to 4pm

This vibrant market is flourishing with traders selling quality local crafts, artwork, jewellery, fashion and food together with the traditional stalls selling plants, clothing, sweets, ice cream and toys.

3. Tynemouth MarketTynemouth StationNorth Tyneside

Every Saturday and Sunday, 9am-4pmA bit further afield out by the coast, there is Tynemouth Market. Every weekend it inhabits the metro station and sells almost anything you can think of; from general bric-a-brac stalls, to specialist antique stalls and jewellery, it’s a collector’s paradise! Jump on the metro from any station towards to the coast and get off at Tynemouth Metro.

Points of Interest1. Millennium Bridge

Newcastle Gateshead QuaysideGatesheadNE8 2AU

The award-winning structure was conceived and designed by architects Wilkinson Eyre and structural engineers Gifford. The bridge is sometimes referred to as the 'Blinking Eye Bridge' due to its shape and tilting method. In terms of height, the Gateshead Millennium Bridge is slightly shorter than the neighbouring Tyne Bridge, and stands as the sixteenth tallest structure in the city.

2. Centre for Life

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Times SquareNewcastle upon TyneNE1 4EP

The Centre for Life in Newcastle upon Tyne is a science village where scientists, clinicians, educationalists and business people come together to promote advancement of the life sciences. They have lots of things going on and an ice rink over winter! http://www.life.org.uk/

3. St James’ ParkSt James’ BoulevardNewcastle upon TyneNE1 4ST

At some point while you’re in Newcastle you should try to see a Newcastle match! The atmosphere is great and there’s no excuse not to take part in this local tradition! Tours of St James’s are also available.

4. Angel of the NorthDurham RoadGatesheadTyne and WearNE9 6AA

The Angel of the North is a contemporary sculpture, designed by Antony Gormley and created in 1998. Rising to 20m high and made out of 200 tonnes of steel, the Angel of the North is one of the most talked about pieces of public art ever produced and is a must see!

5. MetrocentreGatesheadTyne and WearNE11 9YG

A large indoor shopping centre, with over 340 shops, 29 eateries, an arcade and an IMAX cinema, the Metrocentre is a perfect destination for a rainy weekend in Newcastle. Get there in 7 minutes on a local train from central station.

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Art Galleries

There are loads! But here are a few...1. Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art

Gateshead QuaysSouth Shore RoadGatesheadNE7 3BA

Often some very varied exhibits, it’s free to get in (donations welcome) and the balcony at the top provides some good photo opportunities of the bridges!

2. Laing Art GalleryNew Bridge StreetNewcastle upon TyneNE1 8AG

The impressive permanent collection can be enjoyed throughout the season with dynamic landscapes by John Martin and sculpture by Henry Moore. There are events throughout the year including talks from leading contemporary artists and fun activities for families. Many of these events, like the gallery, are free of charge.

3. The Biscuit Factory 16 Stoddart StreetNewcastle upon TyneNE2 1AN

A range of art, jewellery, photography and sculptures with an added bonus of delicious cakes in the café.

Theatres1. Northern Stage

Barras BridgeNewcastle upon TyneNE1 7RH(Opposite the Student Union)

Northern Stage is the largest producing theatre company in the North East of England, and is regarded one of the top-ten UK producing theatres showing classic plays, comedy, dance and family shows. Newcastle University Theatre Society also put on plays and musical there regularly. Opposite the Student Union, it’s right on campus with discounts available for students.

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2. The Theatre Royal100 Grey Street, Newcastle upon TyneNE1 6BR

Sunset Boulevard, Grease and Jersey Boys are just some of the shows happening in 2017/18. There is also a yearly Christmas panto and other touring musicals throughout the year.

Gigs 1. O2 Academy

Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1SW

With acts such as Dizzee Rascal, Scouting for Girls and Electric Six playing in 2017/18, it’s the hot venue for big acts in the city centre. The O2 also runs club nights on Friday and Saturday nights, and it has the O2 Academy 2, which is a smaller venue upstairs for up-and-coming artists.

2. Metro Radio ArenaArena Way, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 7NA

The Metro Radio Arena is the 10th busiest venues in the world, ranked by paid attendance figures! As if that wasn’t a good enough reason to go, it hosts huge music acts, as well as live comedy and musicals, it is the biggest venue in the North!

3. The Cluny36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, NE1 2PQ

The Cluny is a legendary folk venue in the City. There are two venues, a larger and a smaller one, and in the past Cluny has been host to famous acts such as Glasvegas, the Arctic Monkeys, Kate Nash, Mumford and Sons, and Maximo Park. So head down and take a punt on an up and coming act, you never know, you might be listening to the next Arctic Monkeys!

4. As You Like ItJesmond Three Sixty, Jesmond, NE2 1DB

A wine and cocktail bar, a stone’s throw from the Robinson Library. A chance to dress up a bit, with fantastic live jazz and cover bands over the Friday and Saturday for a more classy evening. They also do good grub too!

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Map of Newcastle City Centre