Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Top Things to do in Newcastle upon Tyne
Top Restaurants in Newcastle upon Tyne
What to do and see in Newcastle upon Tyne, England: The Best Nature & Parks
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. 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. 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.
3. Weetslade Country Park
4. 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
5. Rising Sun Country Park
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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.
6. Heaton Park
7. Richardson Dees Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By K8019UUmichaeld - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
My wife and I had heard of this park but had never been. We took our 3 year old granddaughter along for a visit. No car park as such but plenty of street parking when we arrived. As we entered the park my Granddaughter spotted the outdoor gym area so was straight on to that although most stuff to big for her. We managed to get her off that and into the children's playground where she was completely in her element. Very extensive with zip wire, swings, slides, sand pit, tunnels etc. We then went for a walk around the park which is very well maintained (grass being cut while we were there). Then lunch in the park cafe where the food was nice. Great day topped off by finding a childrens book hidden in the bushes (regular occurence in venues all over)
8. Paddy Freeman's Park
9. Havannah and Three Hills Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By jamessI1117XL - Cramlington, United Kingdom
Lovely little spot to catch wildlife. If your lucky you'll spot the deer and red squirrels. Also good for plane spotters as the airport can be seen from the fields at the back
10. Birkheads Secret Gardens, Coffee Shop & Nursery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By 102gwynw - Gwynedd, United Kingdom
It was lovely to visit this little gem again. What a wonderful welcome there is here always! The garden was in bloom in February with many snowdrops, hellebores and daffodils. There are many quirky spots like the Bowes railway garden and the pirate garden, and the topiary is worth a look. The gentle slopes are good for anyone with restricted mobility. There’s been a lot of work done to make the garden friendly to wildlife. The café has a small but good menu and the staff are friendly.
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