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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.
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.
The Glasshouse
This riverside concert hall of futuristic design is among Europe’s leading venues. Enjoy its spectacular acoustics, divine auditoriums and international acts.
Castle Keep
Visit the tower from which the city takes its name to hear wicked tales of frightening ghouls and life in the dungeon.
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.
Gateshead Millennium Bridge
Marvel at the impressive architectural feat of the tilting of this curved bridge and its tall arch allowing boats to pass.
Angel of the North
Look up at one of England’s most iconic sculptures welcoming you to the northern part of the country with a warm embrace.
Chinatown
A collection of Asian restaurants and supermarkets create an interesting cultural district in Newcastle’s historic Grainger Town area.
Areas of Gateshead
Lamesley
Visitors to Lamesley enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Angel of the North is worth a stop.
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.
- The Glasshouse
- Gateshead Millennium Bridge
- Angel of the North
- Tyne Bridge
- BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art
- Gateshead International Stadium
- St. James' Park
- Beamish Open Air Museum
- Quayside
- Newcastle-upon-Tyne Theatre Royal
- Utilita Arena Newcastle
- Stadium of Light
- Newcastle Racecourse
- Kingston Park Stadium
- Chinatown
- The Gate
- Eldon Square Shopping Centre
- Newcastle-upon-Tyne St. Nicholas' Cathedral
- Sedgefield Racecourse
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