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Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Top things to do in Newcastle Upon Tyne

15 attractions, landmarks and museums worth your time, ranked by traveler reviews.

Museum
Museum

Discovery Museum

Discovery Museum showcases science and local history, featuring the groundbreaking Turbinia ship that once was the world's fastest vessel.

Landmark
Landmark

Gateshead Millennium Bridge

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A pedestrian and cyclist tilt bridge that opens like an eye, spanning the River Tyne.

Market
Market

Grainger Market

A historic indoor market built in 1835, offering fresh produce, meats, and unique goods in a covered arcade.

Museum
Museum

Great North Museum: Hancock

Great North Museum: Hancock houses natural history and ancient civilizations exhibits, including a full-size T. rex skeleton that awes visitors of all ages.

Landmark
Landmark

Grey's Monument

A 40-metre column commemorating Earl Grey, topped with a statue, offering panoramic city views from its base.

Park & nature
Park & nature

Jesmond Dene

A scenic wooded valley with a waterfall, historic banqueting hall, and tranquil riverside paths.

Park & nature
Park & nature

Leazes Park

Newcastle's oldest public park, featuring a serene lake and sprawling green lawns perfect for picnics and leisurely strolls.

Religious site
Religious site

Newcastle Cathedral

Newcastle Cathedral, dedicated to St Nicholas, is a Grade I listed building renowned for its striking lantern tower that guides ships along the Tyne.

Neighborhood
Neighborhood

Quayside

Newcastle's lively riverside strip where historic bridges, modern architecture, and a buzzing nightlife scene converge along the Tyne.

Sight
Sight

The Castle, Newcastle

A medieval fortification that gave Newcastle its name, featuring a Norman keep and a blackened stone exterior.

Entertainment
Entertainment

The Glasshouse, Gateshead

A striking curved glass concert hall on the Gateshead quayside, hosting everything from classical to pop in world-class acoustics.

Park & nature
Park & nature

Town Moor, Newcastle upon Tyne

One of Europe's largest city commons, hosting the famous Hoppings fair and offering vast open spaces for recreation.

Landmark
Landmark

Tyne Bridge

An iconic through arch bridge spanning the River Tyne, opened in 1928 and a symbol of Newcastle.

Entertainment
Entertainment

Tyneside Cinema

An independent cinema showcasing a mix of mainstream and arthouse films in a beautifully restored Art Deco building.

Museum
Museum

Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art

Housed in a colossal converted flour mill, this gallery offers ever-changing contemporary art exhibitions and stunning river views from its top floor.