Top Things to do in Newcastle and Gateshead
Top Hotels in Newcastle and Gateshead
- 1. Malmaison Newcastle
- 2. Innside Newcastle
- 3. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Newcastle International Airport
- 4. Crowne Plaza Newcastle - Stephenson Quarter, an IHG Hotel
- 5. Premier Inn Newcastle City Centre (The Gate) hotel
- 6. Travelodge Newcastle Cobalt Business Park
- 7. Hampton By Hilton Newcastle
- 8. The Vermont Hotel
- 9. Copthorne Hotel Newcastle
- 10. County Hotel
Things to do in Newcastle and Gateshead, England: The Best Nature & Parks
Discover the best top things to do in Newcastle and Gateshead, United Kingdom including Play Planet, North East Falconry, Tyne Riverside Country Park, Dunston (Ace) Acer Pond, Weetslade Country Park, Gibside, Jesmond Dene, Saltwell Park, Rising Sun Country Park, Dynamix Skate Park and Street Arts Centre.
Restaurants in Newcastle and Gateshead
1. Play Planet
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Welcome to Newcastle under Lyme's very own indoor play centre, dedicated to babies, toddlers and pre-school children. This play adventure centre is completely unique. Not only does Play Planet have a 2 story, 4 slide, 3 ball pond climbing frame, it also has a private baby area, specifically designed for those under the age of 2. The baby sensory area is a great calming experience for babies and children with disabilities. Play Planet also boasts an arts and crafts area, a 50" HD TV and a cafe for parents to relax or use our free Wi-Fi service. We also pride ourselves in providing a certified, fully-trained baby massage therapist offering classes once a week for 30 minutes at only £5 per class! On top of that, once a week we have coffee mornings for new mums and mums to be for a drink and a chat.
2. North East Falconry
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 21 reviews
Here at North East Falconry with close to 14 years experience we can offer a number of falconry experiences, which are suitable for all. Our most popular is Hawkwalks where we go for about 60 minute walk and the bird flys and follows landing on the guests gloved hand. We offer a number of owl experiences for the owl lovers. Remember bring a camera!
Reviewed By Ellinio9
An absolute must for bird of prey lovers. My husband and I took the kids on this hawk walk experience. Glenn was incredibly knowledgable and it was an educational and fantastic interactive experience walking, learning, handling and feeding the Harris Hawk. Would love to do this again. The kids haven’t stopped talking about it. Thank you.
3. Tyne Riverside Country Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By italian987
Great walking location for a shorter type of walk. The river is really nice to let your dog go for a paddle. The car pecking was free so that was a bonus. Great for a family walk and a co op is near by.
4. Dunston (Ace) Acer Pond
5. Weetslade Country Park
6. Gibside
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 760 reviews
Reviewed By srablair - Lytham St Anne's, United Kingdom
We visited as new NT members wanting to visit as many places as possible during our visit to the North East. There were at least 3 trails around the extensive grounds. Well worth visiting the chapel and taking the walk up past mirror lake and the banqueting hall towards the freedom monument and past the stables. Really interesting walk and insight into how people must have lived at that time. Interesting refurbished kitchen garden. Interesting to see the exterior of the old hall even though this has fallen into disrepair and no longer available to access. Finished our visit with a cream tea in the tea rooms which were very good and offered a good selection of hot and cold food cakes pastries. Overall an excellent day out and lots of good walking for some birdwatching along the way
7. 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
8. Saltwell Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 822 reviews
Reviewed By tracisunis
I've loved this park, ever since I was a child. It's expansive, on a gently sloping hill with vistas of Gateshead and its surrounds. A walk around the lake in summer is a must, or a picnic on the lawns, but the meandering paths make this park a must. Beautifully maintained and complete with bowling greens, rose gardens, a maze and aviaries – as well as coffee rooms – it makes for a wonderful day out for everyone.
9. Rising Sun Country Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 328 reviews
Reviewed By 779annebb - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Lovely Liz and colleagues have been as warm, welcoming, friendly and helpful as ever during the last few difficult months. The outlook from the venue is a glorious panorama, whatever the weather, the scones are scrummy, and it's lovely to be welcomed and recognised when a regular customer.
10. Dynamix Skate Park and Street Arts Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
