10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Newcastle and Gateshead That You Shouldn't Miss

April 12, 2022 Layne Dawes

Discover the best top things to do in Newcastle and Gateshead, United Kingdom including Victoria Tunnel, The Literary & Philosophical Society, Laing Art Gallery, Shipley Art Gallery, St. Mary's Cathedral, Newcastle Cathedral, Newcastle Castle, Grainger Town, The Discovery Museum, St James' Park.
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1. Victoria Tunnel

55 Lime Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 2PQ England +44 191 230 4210 [email protected] http://www.ouseburntrust.org.uk
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5.0 based on 1,894 reviews

Victoria Tunnel

Guided tours of the fully preserved 19th century coal waggonway and WW2 air-raid shelter. Pre-booking is essential and tickets can be booked online through our website or by telephone during office hours. Tours every day, check the website for details. Our extensive Covid-19 precautions have been assessed by Visit Britain and we have been awarded "Good to Go" certification.

Reviewed By 597derekp

15/12/18. Victory Pub Christmas Jolly Boys outing at the Victoria Tunnel. A thoroughly enjoyable and educational history tour of this amazing engineering feat of the 1840s. 2 fantastic volunteer guides. Fascinating facts about the tunnel's original use and later use during World War 2 as an air raid shelter for up to 9,000 people. Highly recommended.

2. The Literary & Philosophical Society

23 Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1SE England +44 191 232 0192 [email protected] http://www.litandphil.org.uk
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5.0 based on 187 reviews

The Literary & Philosophical Society

Reviewed By BluesBoy69 - Stanley, United Kingdom

Wonderful building full of books and more. Explore it’s amazing, smells of history. Basic coffee shop available.

New Bridge Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8AG England +44 191 278 1611 [email protected] http://www.twmuseums.org.uk/laing/
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4.5 based on 513 reviews

Laing Art Gallery

Re-opening on Monday 10 August 2020. More details at www.laingartgallery.org.uk. The Laing is home to an impressive collection of art and sculpture and its exhibition programme is renowned for bringing the biggest names in historic, modern and contemporary art to the North East. The Gallery has a packed programme of free events including gallery talks, family activities and artists’ events. Free entry.

Reviewed By 461laureenh

Fromthe beautiful frescos and paintings on the outside to the glorious pictures and artwork within this is well worth a visit every year or so or more if you have kids and want them to learn about culture. I have always loved this art gallery since I was a child wonderful top rated place to see in the toon.

Prince Consort Road, Gateshead NE8 4JB England +44 191 477 1495 [email protected] http://www.twmuseums.org.uk/shipley
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4.5 based on 58 reviews

Shipley Art Gallery

Following new advice in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Shipley Art Gallery Gallery will be closed from 4pm on Wednesday 4 November until 2 December 2020. Please sign up to our emails at mustseemuseums.org.uk and check our social media channels and website so we can keep you up to date with what’s going on. Thank you for your support and understanding at this challenging time. Stay well and we look forward to welcoming you back in due course.

Reviewed By Thejenst - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

I hadn't visited the Shipley Art Gallery for a while and I'd forgotten what a lovely place it is to visit. It has an interesting collection of ceramics, jewellery and furniture as well as a collection of historical paintings.The staff were friendly and the place has a lovely atmosphere. Well worth a look around.

5. St. Mary's Cathedral

St. Marys Cathedral Clayton Street West, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5HH England +44 191 232 6953 http://www.stmaryscathedral.org.uk/
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4.5 based on 123 reviews

St. Mary's Cathedral

Reviewed By PMB1231 - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

A beautiful Catherdal in the heart of the city . A lovely welcome awaits you . Open most of the time.

6. Newcastle Cathedral

St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1PF England +44 191 232 1939 [email protected] http://www.stnicholascathedral.co.uk
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4.5 based on 577 reviews

Newcastle Cathedral

Newcastle Cathedral holds the story of the City in its stones and monuments. Located in the heart of Old Newcastle, it is a medieval church building of architectural interest with a spectacular lantern tower and filled with a superb collection of monuments, ledger stones and stained glass describing interesting people and events of importance to the history of the city and the region. The collection contains work by nationally and internationally reputed sculptors and craftspeople, including glass artist Leonard Evetts, 19th century woodcarver Ralph Hedley, and sculptor EH Bailey who was also responsible for Grey's Monument, and illustrates many of the ways in which contemporary local, regional and national culture has been shaped. Look out for mermaids, wild men, Roman senators, romantic ladies or even a precious medieval stained glass portrait of Mary and the infant Christ. Open: Sun 7:30am-5:30pm; Mon-Fri 7am-6:30pm; Sat & Bank Holidays 8am-4pm. Free entry; suggested donation £5pp.

Reviewed By Newbiggin_Man - Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, United Kingdom

St Nicholas Cathedral is a very impressive building on the inside, which is not really reflected by its exterior. We attended the Bobby Robson Foundation concert and thoroughly enjoyed it. It was different to what either of us had been to before and the acts made it a great experience. If you like old church buildings then St Nicholas is a great one to visit and if you haven't been to one before then it is an ideal place to start as it is very welcoming. I've been to a number of cathedrals, including Durham and York and have always felt that St Nicholas is more intimate.

7. Newcastle Castle

The Black Gate Castle Garth Castle Garth, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1RQ England +44 191 230 6300 [email protected] http://www.newcastlecastle.co.uk
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4.5 based on 870 reviews

Newcastle Castle

Steeped in history this imposing Norman fortress, in the centre of Newcastle upon Tyne, is a rugged reminder of northern England's turbulent history. This was no baron's stately home. Newcastle Castle is a grim reminder of royal authority where armies gathered and criminals were imprisoned and executed. It is where the story of Newcastle began, the reason the city got its name and has the most commanding views over the city and the River Tyne. Open for the public to explore and enjoy our rich and varied history Newcastle Castle takes the safety of public and staff very seriously. Due to the Coronavirus pandemic we have introduced a number of measures to keep you safe whilst you explore, discover and enjoy.

Reviewed By Keith_Bnufc - England, United Kingdom

Spent about an hour and a half in there last week- interesting, informative, helpful staff and great views from the top. Only complaint was that it isn’t bigger!

8. Grainger Town

Grainger Street Newcastle city centre, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5AF England http://www.newcastle.gov.uk/grainger.nsf
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4.5 based on 402 reviews

Grainger Town

Reviewed By Bfawlty666

Almost hidden away behind modern shops and cafes the Graiger maker Has been around for well over a hundred years. Filled with stalls and cafes this undercover market is the place to be to get your fresh meat and vegetables from the many vendors plying their wares. The M&S penny Bazaar in the centre I would imagine to be one of the oldest Marks and Spencer outlets in the country. There is a lot of history to be discovered here.

9. The Discovery Museum

Discovery Museum Blandford Square, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4JA England +44 191 232 6789 [email protected] http://www.discoverymuseum.org.uk
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4.5 based on 1,686 reviews

The Discovery Museum

It’s free to get in to Discovery Museum, which is a massive space showcasing the best of Newcastle’s heritage over three floors and extensive galleries crammed with inventions, world-firsts, model ships and interactive activities for curious kids – and adults! Telling the story of Newcastle and its people from Roman times through to the present day Discovery Museum champions the spirit of the north east area. With events on all year.

Reviewed By nikkisuk

The museum is free to visit (although donations are gratefully received). We visited on a sunny Saturday and there was a steady flow of people but not by any means overcrowded. There are three floors of rooms that you can visit covering topics such as life locally, the local regiment, a science maze and on our visit there was an inventors section and the Stephenson Rocket exhibition. My two boys, aged nine and seven, thoroughly enjoyed their day there. Lots of the displays have reading but there is also a great deal of interactive exhibits. There is a cafe there but we took our own lunch and used the tables on the lower ground floor to picnic. There is no real outdoor space, other than the front on the pavement but the building is light and airy so that if it is a sunny day, you don't feel like you're missing out too much. Several car parks locally which are reasonable in price. Easily can spend a good four hours there.

10. St James' Park

1 Barrack Road Strawberry Place, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4SE England +44 844 372 1892 [email protected] http://www.nufc.co.uk/stadium
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4.5 based on 1,435 reviews

St James' Park

Delve into Newcastle United's history all the way back to the late 1800s by joining us on a tour of the iconic St James' Park. Accompanied by a tour guide you will visit areas of the ground reserved for players and officials only, including the Home Dressing Room, Media Suite, Director's Box, and more. Tours last approximately 90 minutes, and run daily at 11.30, 12.30, And 14.30, At a cost of £15 an adult, £12 a concession, and £8 a junior.

Reviewed By Mikelemberg - Mill Valley, United States

Had opportunity to see my first premier league game at st James park. Sat up with the boisterous and loud fans. Super loud, singing and chanting. It is a bit rated R. Great stadium and atmosphere (and Newcastle won the first match of the season).

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