Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Top Things to do in Newcastle upon Tyne
Top Restaurants in Newcastle upon Tyne
The 8 Best Architectural Buildings in Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Once a shipbuilding city, Newcastle's flashier claim to fame is nightlife. Throw in a heap of premium restaurants serving foods from all over the world and it's no wonder young partiers choose to blow their hard-earned (or not-so-hard-earned) cash in Newcastle. While these amenities are certainly a draw for the hipsters and culture-seekers, it's the locals that make Newcastle a truly special place to visit. "Geordies," as they are often called, embody the pride, industriousness and resilient spirit of their city.
Restaurants in Newcastle upon Tyne
1. Bessie Surtees House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 107 reviews
Visitors can tour this beautiful mid 17th-century Tudor house, which is best known as the site of the romantic elopement in 1772 between Bessie Surtees and John Scott, the future Lord Chancellor of England.
Reviewed By Newbiggin_Man - Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, United Kingdom
We were walking to Baltic and called in on the House on our way past. The structure itself is just fascinating and inside on the first floor you get some idea of what it was like to live in a house hundreds of years ago. Entry is free and you can make a donation if you want. A great little diversion on the Quayside.
2. St. Andrew's Church
3. St. Mary's Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 123 reviews
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.
4. Grainger Town
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4.5 based on 402 reviews
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.
5. Newcastle Cathedral
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4.5 based on 577 reviews
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.
6. The Guildhall
7. Blackfriars Medieval Friary
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4.0 based on 73 reviews
Blackfriars is a former Dominican 13th Century Friary and medieval buildings established in 1239. Within the complex you will find a Parlour Bar (the oldest standing bar in Newcastle), the restaurant which is believed to be the oldest purpose-built restaurant in the UK, a Banquet hall for parties, a Cookery School and Wine, Beer and Whisky Tasting Room. This is not the listing for It is not for the Blackfriars Restaurant or Blackfriars Cookery School.
Reviewed By Dr_Waugh - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
I find it really intriguing that there are so many Priory monasteries, but so few Friary monasteries. It’s lovely to have the ruins of one in the centre of Newcastle, it’s now boxed in by Friars Street, Stowell Street and Dispensary Lane. There are a number of different orders of friars including the Dominicans, Franciscans, Augustinians and Carmelites. This Friary was a Dominican one and originates from the 13th century. There are good information boards and easy parking on Friars St nearby. There are some buildings still in use, the Parlour bar and Blackfriars restaurant. You don’t need to eat or drink at these to get access. You can walk through the arch from Friars St or from Dispensary Lane with runs from Stowell St to Low Friar St.
8. Newcastle Central Station
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4.0 based on 375 reviews
Reviewed By 594andiev
My group travelled when storm Ciara was raging across the country so train services were disrupted. There were a huge amount of travellers waiting to get onto the what seemed the only train from Newcastle to Edinburgh that morning and we were struggling as in my group was a wheelchair user, a poor mobility person and a young child. I asked a transpenine staff member if he could help in anyway and he was brilliant, he called for assistance from the LNER station staff and all three colleagues worked together and no only got us on board without any hassle from the other passengers, they placed us in the first class carriage. Thank you LNER and transpenine express you were more than just helpful you were fantastic.
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