Top Things to do in North East England
Top Hotels in North East England
- 1. Maldron Hotel Newcastle
- 2. Malmaison Newcastle
- 3. Innside Newcastle
- 4. Travelodge Durham
- 5. Radisson Blu Hotel Durham
- 6. The Beaumont Hexham, Hotel
- 7. Travelodge Newcastle Quayside
- 8. Crowne Plaza Newcastle - Stephenson Quarter, an IHG Hotel
- 9. Premier Inn Newcastle City Centre (The Gate) hotel
- 10. Premier Inn Berwick-Upon-Tweed Hotel
The 10 Best Shopping in North East England, England
Discover the best top things to do in North East England, United Kingdom including The Glass and Art Gallery, Fenwick Gallery, Paul Stangroom Fine Art Gallery, The Auckland Project, Laing Art Gallery, Shipley Art Gallery, Tynemouth Markets, The Biscuit Factory, Grainger Market, Manor Walks Shopping Centre.
Restaurants in North East England
1. The Glass and Art Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By 926rodc
This is a brilliant shop full of wonderful gifts of all shapes and sizes for every budget. This is the place to go. Parking is a bit of a pain..i used the leisure centre nearby...a hidden gem well worth a visit.
2. Fenwick Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 102 reviews
Reviewed By Curious763820
Had a look around this lovely gallery whilst on holiday last year...it was delightful...on a break next week so will definitely visit again ...purchased some lovely cards and drooled over the Jewelry .....what will we purchase this time ??
3. Paul Stangroom Fine Art Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Fine art gallery, displaying the original paintings and prints of Paul Stangroom. Paul paints the wild, remote landscapes of the North Pennines, often through the Windows of its long abandoned cottages and barns. Paul also teaches and paints in the gallery. Small gifts available - books, cards, posters. 'My paintings are a response to the beautiful and often stark landscape of The North Pennines - from broad views of the moors and fells, to more intimate views glimpsed through windows in abandoned dwellings. The landscape is littered with the scars of mining and quarrying and I am producing paintings of places as they are slowly being reclaimed by nature. I am constantly amazed at the amount of abandoned dwellings that I keep finding and they are a rich source of inspiration to me,' Paul Stangroom Winner of the Royal Watercolour Society Award, 2009 Please ring if you are making a special visit to the gallery (07968 990552). Approximate opening hours are Mon-Fri 10.00-18.00; Sat 10.00-17.00; Sun 11.00-16.00
4. The Auckland Project
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Come and see over a thousand years of history, art, culture and faith, within the beautiful surroundings of The Auckland Project, which centres on historic Auckland Castle, once the seat of England’s powerful Prince Bishops. The destination also includes the Mining Art Gallery, Auckland Tower and Deer Park, with a Spanish Gallery, Faith Museum and Walled Garden to come. Parking available at North Bondgate car park, DL14 7PG. PLEASE NOTE: We are temporarily closed due to Covid-19.
Reviewed By R9230LVannm - Newton Aycliffe, United Kingdom
We’ve been meaning to visit the project for some time and a cold, wet Sunday provided the perfect opportunity. What a delightful place! The ‘staff’ many of whom are volunteers are welcoming and informative, the history of the Palace and the Bishops involved in it is fascinating and explained with enthusiasm and knowledge. The chapel is absolutely beautiful but this is just the prelude to the rooms above which ooze character. It was also lovely to be assured that the chairs are for sitting in, the table is laid with the intention of having visitors interact with the setting and the videos are not too long. At the end of our visit we enjoyed a pot of tea and a roll which was served to our table. The roll itself was crusty and tasty unlike so many of the insipid offerings in such place and filled to the brim with flavourful ham and cheese. We purchased the yearly ticket as we live locally and will certainly return to the Palace together with a visit to the art gallery and the viewing tower which we are saving for another day. We spent over 2 hours in the Palace and the cafe so allow ample time for your visit if you are travelling into the area.
5. Laing Art Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 513 reviews
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.
6. Shipley Art Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 58 reviews
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.
7. Tynemouth Markets
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 494 reviews
Reviewed By Jenny00777 - Euxton, United Kingdom
This is the most picturesque setting for a market that I have ever known. The covered Metro station at Tynemouth is a gorgeous Victorian station with glass roof, railings and a vast concourse which comes alive with the colourful and diverse market stalls. So many to see and make a purchase from, flowers, knickknacks, cards, jewellery, clothing, drinks and food. All very friendly stall holders and happy to help and recommend other stall holders if wanting something in particular. The old station waiting rooms and ticket hall have been made into bars and retail outlets too, and so well done. Four our legged friends, ???? water bowls places out so they could have a drink whilst we chatted with the locals who gave some top tips on other places to visit in the area, one of those being the lighthouse, which we went into visit the morning after. The market has a great lively atmosphere, a lovely addition to our Tynemouth Music Festival visit, to see the wonderful Jack Savoretti perform at the Priory. We’ll be returning to visit there too hopefully same time next year.
8. The Biscuit Factory
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 554 reviews
The Biscuit Factory is the UK’s largest independent commercial art, craft & design gallery set in the heart of Newcastle’s cultural quarter. Housed in a former Victorian warehouse, our beautiful gallery spaces are set over two floors and display a range of exciting contemporary fine art, sculpture, original prints and jewellery, quality craftsmanship and design led homewares. The Biscuit Factory hosts four major exhibitions a year, representing the work of around 250 artists each season, so there is always something new to see every time you visit.
Reviewed By CondadoJohn - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Excellent gallery and very good Factory Kitchen. Not the cheapest venue but well worth visiting. After viewing the paintings and craft works, you can sample the Factory Kitchen for coffee or for quiche and baked potato-type food options. There are very interesting views from the upstairs coffee area, and if we ever had any good weather there is an outside patio area that would be fun. You'll get 2 coffees and a cake for about £10.00. Not too busy either. Seems like the sort of place to find retired social worker or retired teachers.
9. Grainger Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 374 reviews
The Grainger Market is a traditional style covered Market of 123 shops, built in 1835 it is Grade I Listed. It has a huge variety of traditional fresh meat/poultry/fish/bakery/fruit + veg/cheese and deli's that rub alongside great street food from all around the world. Quirky specialist shops selling everything from vintage/retro/geeky goods to make and mend haberdashers/wool/crafts/fabrics. From Marks and Spencers Original Penny Bazaar to Robinsons Famous Pet Store and the one and only Scorpio Shoes. We host Saturday Fairs, food and history tours, plus a free entertainment programme for families in the summer school holidays. Its a great place to visit for real customer service and some canny Geordie banter whilst sitting at one of the cafe's and lots of local businesses waiting to welcome you.
Reviewed By ReviewChimp - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Grainger Market was one of my "go to" places whenever a visit to town was required. Not only does it have a range of market stalls such as butchers, fishmongers, greengrocers, and bakers but there's also a plethora of eateries (Turkish, Greek, chinese, British, but amongst the best there is Redhead's Mac n Cheese in my opinion) and other shops selling such things as retro games, records, toys and action figures, a brilliant comic shop, a pet shop, and clothes shops. You name it, Grainger Market probably has a store for it, all under one roof. Unfortunately, lockdown happened, and being one of those people who require "shielding", this pretty much ended my Grainger Market adventures. Life had changed... It was, at the start, impossible to get delivery slots from supermarkets, I had to rely on friends and family dropping off bits and pieces for me. I know that is a true of many people. The feeling of helplessness was unreal. However, I then spotted ads on the usual social media, Grainger Market had some sort of delivery system in place. I'm not sure if this was always available, but this proved to be invaluable. I placed on order, got some meats from Finlay butchers, pastries and flour from French Oven (fantastic bakery), bird feed from The Fruit & Nut Company, and some pizza from the pizza shop that always has a giant queue outside it. It arrived the next day, before lunch time, delivered by a cheery man, we chatted a little (from a distance), he was happy to still have a job, and was happy to be able to be in a position to help people. Such a marvellous experience, from checking the website for things I want, to delivery. in fact, I've ordered from them since then, more meats, more pastries, cakes, yeast, all sorts, delivered by two amazing young ladies who were pleased to be able to help. I'm not joking I say that Grainger Market has thrown me, and others, a lifeline. Every single item I've ordered from the place has been great (I've even had freebies thrown in from some traders), the delivery team have been nothing short of exemplary. When we get through this, and we WILL get through this, I will continue to support Grainger Market, and I will do more of my essential shopping there. Although it's easier to get delivery slots from the big supermarkets now, they weren't the ones who proved potential life savers at the start. It was local traders from Grainger Market who helped feed my family. More traders are being added all the time with goods for delivery, including the music merchandise shop, the dumpling stall, and gift shops. I would urge people to visit the market if you can, spend your well earned money there if you are able to, in fact support your local markets and traders wherever you are.
10. Manor Walks Shopping Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
