The Gateshead Millennium Bridge reflected in the River Tyne, with the Tyne Bridge and The Glasshouse behind

Newcastle and Gateshead

Tyne bridges, Grainger Town, the Ouseburn and the coast at Tynemouth

Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead face each other across the River Tyne, joined by a run of bridges from the High Level Bridge of 1849 to the tilting Millennium Bridge of 2001. On the Newcastle side, the castle that gave the city its name stands above the Quayside, and the classical streets of Grainger Town lead up to Grey's Monument. On the Gateshead bank, BALTIC and The Glasshouse face the city across the river.

This guide covers four areas: the Quayside and Gateshead Quays, Grainger Town and the city centre, the Ouseburn valley and Jesmond, and Tynemouth and North Shields on the coast, which the Tyne and Wear Metro links to the city centre.

LandesteilEnglandNorth East England, in the county of Tyne and Wear
Main stationNewcastleon the East Coast Main Line; National Rail lists LNER as the station manager
Local transportTyne and Wear Metrorun by Nexus; serves the airport, Central Station and the coast
River crossingShields FerryNexus gives the North Shields to South Shields crossing as seven minutes

Gegenden

4 Orte für den Anfang

Each area has its own mini guide with 58 sights, places to eat and drink, and where to stay across the city.

14 sights · 30 places to eat

Quayside and Gateshead

Seven bridges, two riverbanks and the oldest streets in the city

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19 sights · 35 places to eat

Grainger Town

Classical streets, the Grainger Market, museums and the cathedral

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12 Sehenswürdigkeiten · 21 Lokale zum Essen

Ouseburn and Jesmond

A valley of workshops, pubs and children's books, and a wooded dene

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13 Sehenswürdigkeiten · 20 Lokale zum Essen

Tynemouth

A priory on the headland, beaches, and the fish quay at North Shields

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Sehenswürdigkeiten

Highlights across Newcastle and Gateshead

A sight from each area. Every area guide lists the rest, with directions and official links.

Quayside and Gateshead

Gateshead Millennium Bridge

Pedestrian and cycle bridge that tilts to let boats pass; opened in 2001 between the Quayside and Gateshead.

Grainger Town

Grey's Monument

Column of 1838 honouring Earl Grey and the Great Reform Act, at the meeting point of Grey Street and Grainger Street.

Ouseburn and Jesmond

Seven Stories

National Centre for Children's Books in a seven-level Victorian mill, the only UK museum devoted to the art of British children's books.

Tynemouth

Tynemouth Priory and Castle

Ruined Benedictine priory and castle on the headland at the mouth of the Tyne, entered through a 14th-century gatehouse; English Heritage.

Quayside and Gateshead

Tyne Bridge

Steel arch road bridge opened by King George V in 1928, the defining landmark of the Tyneside skyline.

Grainger Town

Grey Street

Curving street of classical stone fronts running from Grey's Monument down towards the river.

Ouseburn and Jesmond

Ouseburn Farm

Charity-run city farm in the Ouseburn valley, between the Byker Bridge and the railway viaduct.

Tynemouth

Collingwood Monument

Monument to Admiral Lord Collingwood, Nelson's second-in-command at Trafalgar, with a base by John Dobson.

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With kids in Newcastle and Gateshead

Animal attractions, railways, science centres, beaches and caves from our Newcastle and Gateshead guide, grouped by type. We hold no age ratings or child prices: check each place’s own site for age limits, height rules and family tickets.

Animals and wildlife

Ouseburn FarmCity farm, Ouseburn and Jesmond

Science and discovery

Centre for LifeScience centre, Grainger Town

Beaches and swimming

LongsandsBeach, Tynemouth
King Edward's BayBeach, Tynemouth

Practical help: travelling with children and where to stay in Newcastle and Gateshead.

Routen

Ihre Tage planen

Kurze Routen, die die Gegenden miteinander verbinden.

The Gateshead Millennium Bridge over the River Tyne

One day

Bridges, castle and Grainger Town

Morning — Start at Grey's Monument, walk down Grey Street and browse the Grainger Market.
Midday — Visit the Castle Keep and Black Gate, then drop down to the Quayside.
Afternoon — Cross the Millennium Bridge to BALTIC and return over the Tyne Bridge.
Evening — Walk east along the river to the Ouseburn for a pub with live music.

By Metro

A day on the coast

Morning — Take the Metro to Tynemouth and visit the priory and castle on the headland.
Lunch — Eat on Front Street or by King Edward's Bay.
Afternoon — Walk Longsands to Cullercoats, or head upriver to the Fish Quay and the Shields Ferry.

Anreise

Arriving in Newcastle and Gateshead

Newcastle has an international airport on the Metro network and a main-line station in the city centre. Always check the operator for current times, fares and disruption.

Mit dem Flugzeug

Newcastle International Airport has its own station on the Tyne and Wear Metro, which runs to Central Station and the city centre. See our airport page for details.

Mit dem Zug

Newcastle station (Central Station) is on the East Coast Main Line, about 268 miles north of London King's Cross. National Rail lists LNER as the station manager. Check journey times and fares with National Rail.

Tyne and Wear Metro

The Metro links the airport, Central Station, Monument, Gateshead, Jesmond and the coast at Tynemouth and Cullercoats. Nexus sells Pop Pay As You Go cards for Metro travel.

Metro stations and timetables →

Shields Ferry

The Shields Ferry crosses the Tyne between North Shields and South Shields; Nexus gives the crossing time as seven minutes.

Shields Ferry →

We do not publish timetables or fares. Journey details on this page come from the operators' own websites.

Das Zentrum zu Fuß erkunden

Grainger Town, the castle and the Quayside are close together, but the streets between them are steep. The Gateshead bank is a walk across the Millennium Bridge or the Tyne Bridge.

Metro to the suburbs and the coast

Use the Metro for Jesmond, Byker, Gateshead and the coast. Tynemouth, North Shields and Cullercoats each have a station.

Barrierefreiheit

National Rail lists step-free access category B2 for Newcastle station, with lifts. The Metro has a separate accessibility page on the Travel North East website.

Beste Reisezeit

Newcastle and Gateshead through the year

Newcastle is a year-round city break; the coast is at its best in the longer days of late spring and summer.

Frühling und SommerApril bis September

Longer days for the beaches at Tynemouth and Cullercoats, walks in Jesmond Dene and eating outside on the Quayside. Check opening days at seasonal sights such as Tynemouth Priory and Castle.

Autumn and winterOctober to March

A good time for the museums, galleries and theatres. Some coastal sights open on fewer days, so check before you travel.

FAQ

Gut zu wissen vor der Reise

Is Gateshead part of Newcastle?

No. Gateshead is a separate town on the south bank of the Tyne, but the two face each other across the river and are linked by several bridges and the Metro. BALTIC and The Glasshouse are on the Gateshead side.

How do I get from the airport to the city centre?

Newcastle International Airport has a station on the Tyne and Wear Metro, which runs to the city centre and Central Station. Check Travel North East for times.

Can I visit the coast without a car?

Yes. The Metro runs to Tynemouth, North Shields and Cullercoats, and the Shields Ferry crosses the river from North Shields to South Shields.

Wo kann ich übernachten?

Grainger Town and the Quayside have the widest choice of hotels and are within walking distance of most sights. Jesmond and Tynemouth have a few smaller hotels and guest houses.

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Quayside and Gateshead: Andrew Curtis, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
Grainger Town: JimmyGuano, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Ouseburn and Jesmond: Mary Carson, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Tynemouth: Dposte46, Public domain, source
Gateshead Millennium Bridge: Mike1024, Public domain, source
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Seven Stories: Andrew Curtis, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
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Tyne Bridge: PangolinOne, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Grey Street: JimmyGuano, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Ouseburn Farm: Andrew Curtis, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
Collingwood Monument: Ken Brown, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
Bridges, castle and Grainger Town: Benjamin Smith, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
A day on the coast: Andrew Tryon, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
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Grainger Market: Terry Phillips, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
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Central Arcade: Harry Mitchell, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Victoria Tunnel: CDC, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
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Quayside: Simon Cobb, CC0, source
Theatre Royal: John-Paul Stephenson, CC BY-SA 2.5, source
Byker Bridge: Andrew Curtis, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
Tynemouth North Pier: Geoff Holland, CC BY-SA 2.0, source

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