Top Things to do in Tyne and Wear
Top Hotels in Tyne and Wear
- 1. Hotel Indigo Newcastle, an IHG Hotel
- 2. Maldron Hotel Newcastle
- 3. Malmaison Newcastle
- 4. Innside Newcastle
- 5. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Newcastle
- 6. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Newcastle International Airport
- 7. Little Haven Hotel
- 8. Hampton By Hilton Newcastle
- 9. Copthorne Hotel Newcastle
- 10. County Hotel
10 Things to do in Tyne and Wear That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom including Victoria Tunnel, Jesmond Dene, St. Mary's Lighthouse and Visitor Centre, The Angel of the North, St James' Park, The Quayside, Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort, Roker & Seaburn Beaches, Shields Ferry, DFDS.
Restaurants in Tyne and Wear
1. Victoria Tunnel
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,894 reviews
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. Jesmond Dene
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,273 reviews
Jesmond Dene is the jewel in the crown of Newcastle's parks and green spaces. The Dene is packed full of historic and natural features and masses of wildlife, flowers and ancient woodland for everyone to enjoy.
Reviewed By Jp_King93
This is a beautiful park, really calming and wonderful for pictures, I really enjoyed my visit and will come back for sure
3. St. Mary's Lighthouse and Visitor Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 839 reviews
Reached between the tides via a short causeway, St. Mary's has all the fascination of a miniature, part-time island. The Lighthouse, completed in 1898 on a hazardous coast for shipping, remained operational until 1984 when it was superseded by modern navigational techniques. Since then the Lighthouse and former keepers' cottages have been operated as a visitor centre by North Tyneside Council. The surrounding Nature Reserve contains an area of rockpools, clifftop grassland, a beach and newly created wetland habitats.Wherever possible we are open seven days a week between May and September, and during weekends and school holidays in the winter. However, it is not possible for us to open on some days because of tidal conditions. The stated opening times can also be subject to variations on occasion due to weather affecting the times of the tide.
Reviewed By juliepat23
lovely place - coffee shop and little gift shop friendly staff/areas to have a picnic amazing views Kids can go crab fishing and see fish sea creatures- very educational
4. The Angel of the North
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,139 reviews
Reviewed By grandad88 - Clitheroe, United Kingdom
We stopped here with our grandsons. Our elder grandson age 10 had read up information about it before we went and so gave us lots of facts about the statue. The younger one was at first a bit overwhelmed but soon warmed to the statue and enjoyed running around it. It is worth stopping here for a closer look as it is easily accessible just off the A1 with a small car park so if you are travellng up the A1 and want a short break you may as well stop here and stretch your legs
5. St James' Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,435 reviews
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).
6. The Quayside
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,155 reviews
Reviewed By stevearchbold - Wallsend, United Kingdom
This may seem a little biased but if your visiting Newcastle you need to check out the Quayside it's only a short downhill walk from the city centre with plenty of taxis to get you back up. Plenty of good bars and restaurants to choose from, a great view of the river side and the bridges and you can walk across the millennium bridge to the sage music centre or the Baltic arts centre plenty to do for young and old
7. Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 384 reviews
Whilst we are closed you can enjoy exhibition and collections content and activities on our website and social media or by joining our mailing list at mustseemuseums.org.uk.
Reviewed By 335kimberleyp - Grimsby, United Kingdom
This was the fort that supplied hadrians wall for the Romans’ , reconstructed buildings and friendly willing helpful staff made this a gem of a place to visit , little known to ordinary folk it was a lovely treat to find this , lucky we got to see it as they shut at the end of sept till next season , we’ll worth a visit for anyone interested in the Roman history of the region .
8. Roker & Seaburn Beaches
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,086 reviews
Reviewed By ronniecoe - Houghton-le-Spring, United Kingdom
Very popular seaside location great for a stroll along the prom, fish and chips in one of the cafes along the front or takeaway fish and chips, plenty tea/ coffee stops or for those who prefer it some good pubs.
9. Shields Ferry
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 126 reviews
Reviewed By dorothy39
really friendly staff very helpful to passengers particularly cyclists, pedestrian tunnel was closed so more cyclists than usual.
10. DFDS
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 1,796 reviews
DFDS is the World's Leading Ferry Operator - Offering frequent ferry crossings to Europe, a wide range of onboard facilities and low fares. With ferries to France and Holland and mini cruises to Amsterdam, book now and start your holiday with DFDS.
Reviewed By Mgt1953
We booked a cabin with two lower beds, not too sure how we would have coped with bunk beds as we are both in our mid 60s and are not in the habit of having to climb a ladder to get to bed, so we played it safe. The cabin was very basic, but has all you need for an overnight trip, ensuite shower/toilet which is in the style of a wet room. There is a soap dispenser on the sink but bring your own shower toiletries. Towels are provided and, surprisingly, were changed while we spent the day in Amsterdam. Cabin is clean. The food in the North Sea Bistro was fantastic, as was the service and I would highly recommend you book and pay before you board as there is a fair difference in the price on board. I specifically booked this bistro on the way out and the buffet restaurant on the way back so we could experience both. There was plenty of choice in the buffet and it was all cooked perfectly and if you tend to want more on your plate, then this is ideal. We preferred the sit down meal on the way out, but that was only because we like to be served rather than queuing for a buffet. We had the buffet breakfast and again there was plenty of choice and it was well cooked. The bars onboard are a wee bit pricey at €4.50 a spirit, but you could make this a double in a tall glass for an extra €1.50, making it a decent €6 for a double measure, but the dash of coke was a bit of a screamer at €2.30, making a double with a mixer in the cocktail price bracket. A pint of Heineken was €4.30. There was entertainment in two of the bars, a guitar/singer in one and a band in the nightclub bar with the entertainment still active in the nightclub when we turned in around 11/11.30 both nights, so I can't say how long it went on into the night. We didn't have any large groups of hen/stag parties on either of our crossings but we were aware of security guards around the bars so I would guess larger rowdy parties would be kept in check without ruining their fun or upsetting other guests. We thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience and our day in Amsterdam and would have no problem recommending this journey.
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