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| Hancock
Museum
Barras Bridge
1 |
CLOSED for refurbishment until 2009
(Natural history museum which also has regular exhibitions
that prove very popular with children.)
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Haymarket
Haymarket |
| Hatton
Gallery
University of Newcastle
2 |
Permanent displays of West African Art and
Schwitters Merzbarn and displays of mainly 20th century art.
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Haymarket
Haymarket |
| Museum
of Antiquities
University of Newcastle
2 |
As well as extensive Roman finds from Hadrian's
Wall, the museum covers the period BC 6000 to AD 1600.
FREE Admission. |
Haymarket
Haymarket |
Newcastle
University
3 |
The original University in Newcastle. The main
campus is in the heart of the city. |
Haymarket
Haymarket
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| Newcastle
Playhouse
4 |
The Playhouse is in the centre of the university
campus and is home to resident theatre company Northern Stage.
See also our Theatre pages |
Haymarket
Haymarket |
Newcastle
Civic Centre
5 |
The modern town hall. An interesting piece
of architecture in its own right with large round council
chamber and large banqueting room where many of the city's
biggest functions are held. |
Haymarket
Haymarket |
Northumbria
University
6 |
The city's second and newest university. Famed
amongst other things for excellence in fashion and design. |
Haymarket
John Dobson St |
St
Thomas the Martryr Church
7 |
Large Anglican church, set on a spread of green
right in the city centre. |
Haymarket
Haymarket |
| City
Hall & Baths
8 |
Concert venue with a victorian swimming pool
and sauna complex next door. |
Haymarket
John Dobson St |
| St
James Park
Gallowgate Newcastle
9 |
The Stadium of Newcastle United Footbal
Club.
Football Ground, Café and Club Shop. |
St James |
Central
Library
Princess Square
Newcastle
10
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The city's main reference library and also
a tourist information point.
CLOSED FOR REDEVELOPMENT UNTIL 2009 |
Monument
Theatre Royal |
| Laing
Art Gallery
New Bridge Street
11 |
As well as permanent collections including
Gaugin, Holman Hunt and Henry Moore there are regular exhibitions.
Shop and Café.
Gallery pages |
Monument
Theatre Royal |
| Grey's
Monument,
Grey Street
12 |
Stands proudly at the heart of
Modern Newcastle. Built in 1838 the 135 ft high column commemorates
the passing of the Reform Bill. Limited opening hours allow
people to walk to the top and get some good views along Grey
Street. |
Monument
Theatre Royal |
| Tyneside
Cinema
Pilgrim Street*
13 |
The city's only arthouse cinema. Shows a
lot of independent and "offbeat" movies and has
themed festivals.
*Due to modernisation work the cinema the cinema
has temporarily relocated to Gateshead Old Library, West
Street, Gateshead.
Cinema pages |
Monument*
Theatre Royal* |
City Walls
Off Westgate Road
14
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Some parts of the 13th c walls still remain.
The most prominent section lies at the western end of Stowell
Street (China Town) |
St James |
| China
Town
Stowell Street
15
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A bustling chinese community is based around
Stowell Street which is packed full of good restaurants. An
impressive Chinese Gate was installed in 2005. This area is
also the venue for the Chinese New Year's celebrations. |
St James |
The
Gate
Newgate
16
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A large leisure complex with bars, restaurants,
multiplex Empire Cinema and casino. Cinema
pages |
Monument
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| Grainger
Market
Off Grainger Street
17 |
Originally a vegetable market opened in 1835.
Now a bustling market selling all sorts of goods. A real insight
into real Newcastle. Also contains one of Britain's few surviving
Marks and Spencer Penny Bazaars. |
Monument
Theatre Royal |
| Theatre
Royal,
Grey Street
18 |
The city's main theatre sits on the most elegant
street in Newcastle. A variety of shows, plays and a touring
season of the Royal Shakespeare company make it a popular
venue. Grey Street: Part of the grand redeisgn of the city
by John Dobson and Richard Grainger in the 1830's. As you
head downhill you pass the Central Arcade (A beautiful arcade
hidden away on your right), past the Theatre Royal and then
down to the Quayside.
Theatre
pages |
Monument
Theatre Royal |
| Blackfriars
Monk Street
19 |
A restored 13th C friary. After serving for
300 years as a Dominican friary is served for 400 years as
a home for the city's crafts and guilds. Although in the very
heart of Newcastle it's a quiet place to relax and get away
from the hustle and bustle of the city.
BBC
panorama picture |
Central Station
Central Station |
Holy
Jesus Hospital
City Road
20 |
The Holy Jesus Hospital is and old almshouse
and is dwarfed by neighbouring modern redevelopment. There
are remains of the 14th-century Augustinian friary, 16th-century
fortifications connected with the Council of the North,
a 17th-century almshouse built for the Freemen of the City
and a 19th-century soup kitchen. An exhibition room is open
to visitors and guided tours of the whole site are on the
1st Saturday of every month (except january) |
Manors |
| Tyne
Theatre & Opera House
105 Westgate Rd
21 |
The ornate Victorian Tyne Theatre and Opera
House, is now called the Journal Tyne Theatre. It has overcome
recent financial troubles and puts on populist shows. It has
a beautiful auditorium and is well worth a visit. Theatre
pages |
Central Station
Central Station |
Carling
Academy
22 |
Live music venue. Rock bands etc. perform in
a converted cinema. 2 Stages & 6 bars. |
Central Station
Central Station |
Bigg Market
23
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This is the legendary centre of Newcastle nightlife.
The square mile around the Bigg Market has one of the highest
concentrations of pubs anywhere in Britain. At night (Mainly
on Friday & Saturday) young men and women congregate here
in their hundreds.
Even if they are in relationships, the Lads and Lasses split
up and tend to go drinking with their own sex and won't meet
up again until the end of the night. It's so busy it's not
unusual to see people queueing to get into the pubs and even
in midwinter the fashion is for short skirts and short sleeves.
The other nightime hotspot is the Quayside. |
Monument /
Central Station
Grey Street |
| St.
Nicholas Cathedral
St. Nicholas Square
24 |
One of the smallest cathedrals in Britain but
lavishly decorated. Inside is a memorial to Vice-Admiral Lord
Collingwood - who was second in command to Lord Nelson at
the Battle of Trafalgar and who took the English Fleet to
victory over Napoleon's sea forces. |
Central Station
Grey Street |
| Live
Theatre
25-29 Broad Chare
25 |
A small and intimate theatre space. Often puts
on experimental pieces and new drama. It has recently been
refurbished and modernised. Its own theatre company has produced
the likes of actors Tim Healey, Denise Welch and Robson Green. |
Law Courts |
Trinity
House
Broad Chare
25
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Ancient maritime organisation based here since
1505. A fascinating gem, largely unknown to local residents.
It is open to the public by arrangement for group tours. |
Law Courts |
Quayside
26,27
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Massively redeveloped part of the city which
is now a popular nightspot. As well as historic buildings
such as Bessie Surtees House, Guildhall,
and Trinity Maritime Centre it boasts an impressive new Law
Courts building and as well as the many bars and restaurants
tucked away is the Live Theatre. But on
a nighttime just follow the crowds, you can't go wrong! |
Quayside /
Law Courts |
Millennium
Bridge
Quayside
28 |
The new Millennium (Blinking Eye) bridge is
a real attraction when it opens and closes. It has two walkways
- one for pedestrians, the other for cyclists. |
Baltic Square
Law Courts |
Discovery
Museum
Blandford Square
29
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A Museum that has kids in mind! Experiences
and attractions including the Turbinia, one of the most famous
ships in the World. Also houses the Science factory a children's
favourite |
Central Station |
| St
Mary's Catholic Cathedral
30
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Opened in 1844 as a church. Designed by Augustus
Welby Northmore Pugin (1812-1852) who more famously designed
the Houses of Parliament at Westminster. Outside there is
a statue to the very poular Cardinal Basil Hume - a lifelong
supporter of Newcastle United! |
Central Station
Central Station |
Castle
Keep
St Nicholas St
31
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Originally built by the illegitimate son of
William the Conqueror in 1080, the current stone keep was
built in 1178 by Henry II. The roof gives good views over
the city |
Central Station
Grey Street |
Centre
for Life
Times Square
32
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Major attraction in Newcastle, a sort of science
based museum and lots of fun for kids. Large interactive visitor
centre based around the theme of life and genetics. |
Central Station
Central Station |
Bessie
Surtees House
Quayside
33 |
Two old merchant's houses (16 & 17th C) in
the historic centre of the city. Named after the woman who
eloped with her lover from a first floor window to avoid detection.
Also serves as the regional office of English Heritage |
Quayside |
Tyne Bridges
Quayside
34
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Landmarks of Newcastle. The most famous
is the Tyne Bridge built in 1925-8 and was the World's largest
single span bridge until Sydney Harbour bridge was built
by the same company four years later.
The new Millennium (Blinking Eye) bridge is a real attraction
when it opens and closes.
Other bridges are the Swing (1876), High Level (1849) and
further upstream the metro and Redheugh bridges. |
Hillgate Quay / Baltic Square
Quayside /
Law Courts |
| Heritage
Centre,
South Shore Road
35 |
The former St Mary's Church sits high above
the Tyne next to the Sage. It is currently (2008) undergoing
restoration and will re-open as an exhibition centre concentrating
on local history. |
Hillgate Quay / Sage |
Sage
Music Centre
36
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Spectacular riverside building designed by
Norman Foster. Opened in 2005 - it is the premier music venue
for the area. It has several state-of-the-art auditoriums
with fantastic acoustics. It is home to Northern Sinfonia. |
Sage |
Baltic
Quayside
37
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Baltic is the largest contemporary arts museum
outside of London. As well as restaurants and glass lifts
giving a fantastic view over the river -it's FREE! More
info on BALTIC. This is across the river in Gateshead
but is best accessed via the Milennium bridge |
Baltic Square
Law Courts |
| Eldon
Square |
Along with Northumberland Street this is Newcastle's
shopping centre. The malls wind their way across the city
and act as a pleasant shortcut if the weather outside isn't
too favourable. More Shopping |
Monument
Theatre Royal |
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