Claire’s guidebook
Food scene
The Big Mussel specialises in seafood dishes and Belgian beer as well as an extensive wine list. There is also live music.
Big Mussel
The Big Mussel specialises in seafood dishes and Belgian beer as well as an extensive wine list. There is also live music.
A prominently Indian food buffet and restaurant which also serves range of international dishes, with a section dedicated for Chinese food. There is a wide selection desert such as Gulab Jamun and Gajar Halwa.
Aneesa's Buffet Restaurant
Forster StreetA prominently Indian food buffet and restaurant which also serves range of international dishes, with a section dedicated for Chinese food. There is a wide selection desert such as Gulab Jamun and Gajar Halwa.
The Ottoman Turkish Restaurant serves authentic Turkish food, you can order kababs, humus, lambs and many more. There is also sweet baklava, and Kazandibi served with ice cream for deserts.
Ottoman Turkish Restaurant
32 Clayton Street WestThe Ottoman Turkish Restaurant serves authentic Turkish food, you can order kababs, humus, lambs and many more. There is also sweet baklava, and Kazandibi served with ice cream for deserts.
Restaurant located on the main street in Tynemouth specialising in authentic Italian cuisine.
Davanti
77 Front StreetRestaurant located on the main street in Tynemouth specialising in authentic Italian cuisine.
Pub and Bar in the heart of Tynemouth serving delicious food and cocktails.
11 locals recommend
Allard's Lounge
74 Front StPub and Bar in the heart of Tynemouth serving delicious food and cocktails.
Sightseeing
A fortification from medieval times and was previously a prison. Castle keep provides fantastic views over the city and river.
37 locals recommend
Newcastle Castle
Castle GarthA fortification from medieval times and was previously a prison. Castle keep provides fantastic views over the city and river.
Standing at the easternmost point of Hadrian’s Wall and guarding the mouth of the River Tyne lies the remains of the Roman fort of Segedunum. Built in AD127, Segedunum was in fact part of an extension to Hadrian’s Wall, built some five years after the main construction project had begun. The original eastern terminus to the wall was instead four miles to the west at Pons Aelius in the centre of modern day Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
10 locals recommend
Segedunum Roman Fort & Museum
Buddle StreetStanding at the easternmost point of Hadrian’s Wall and guarding the mouth of the River Tyne lies the remains of the Roman fort of Segedunum. Built in AD127, Segedunum was in fact part of an extension to Hadrian’s Wall, built some five years after the main construction project had begun. The original eastern terminus to the wall was instead four miles to the west at Pons Aelius in the centre of modern day Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
Stretching 73 miles from coast to coast, Hadrian’s Wall was built to guard the wild north-west frontier of the Roman Empire. Discover the remains of the forts, towers, turrets and towns that once kept watch over the Wall. See rare Roman artefacts, get hands-on in museums and take in spectacular views of the rugged landscape to find out what life was like for the men, women and children on the edge of Roman Britain.
99 locals recommend
Hadrian's Wall
Stretching 73 miles from coast to coast, Hadrian’s Wall was built to guard the wild north-west frontier of the Roman Empire. Discover the remains of the forts, towers, turrets and towns that once kept watch over the Wall. See rare Roman artefacts, get hands-on in museums and take in spectacular views of the rugged landscape to find out what life was like for the men, women and children on the edge of Roman Britain.
Tynemouth Castle and Priory on the coast of North East England was once one of the largest fortified areas in England. Overlooking the North Sea and the River Tyne, it dominates the headland. With its 2000 year history and beautiful views it is the perfect location for a family fun day out. A popular spot to enjoy the view and a great location to have a picnic, lie back and enjoy the sea air.
Discover Tynemouth's story from its original beginnings as an Iron Age settlement, an Anglo-Saxon monastery, a royal castle and a coastal defence. The gun battery was designed to defend the Tyne in the First and Second World Wars.
39 locals recommend
Tynemouth Priory and Castle
Pier RoadTynemouth Castle and Priory on the coast of North East England was once one of the largest fortified areas in England. Overlooking the North Sea and the River Tyne, it dominates the headland. With its 2000 year history and beautiful views it is the perfect location for a family fun day out. A popular spot to enjoy the view and a great location to have a picnic, lie back and enjoy the sea air.
Discover Tynemouth's story from its original beginnings as an Iron Age settlement, an Anglo-Saxon monastery, a royal castle and a coastal defence. The gun battery was designed to defend the Tyne in the First and Second World Wars.
Tynemouth Aquarium has a whole host of sea life from seals, seahorses and even monkeys!
30 locals recommend
Blue Reef Aquarium Tynemouth
Grand ParadeTynemouth Aquarium has a whole host of sea life from seals, seahorses and even monkeys!
Nightlife
Digital is an awarded wining nightclub with international acts and regular party sessions. The nightclub was awarded Club of The Year North.
Digital Nightclub
Scotswood RoadDigital is an awarded wining nightclub with international acts and regular party sessions. The nightclub was awarded Club of The Year North.
Revolution was converted from a bank building and has kept the 30ft ceiling with classic wood features and marble pillars. Known for its great music, fantastic atmosphere and iconic cocktail masterclass. Within walking distance from Central Station, located in Collingwood Street.
Revolution Bar Newcastle
Collingwood StreetRevolution was converted from a bank building and has kept the 30ft ceiling with classic wood features and marble pillars. Known for its great music, fantastic atmosphere and iconic cocktail masterclass. Within walking distance from Central Station, located in Collingwood Street.
A great venue for comedy, located in High Bridge. There is also food available in The Stand Bistro which offers sandwiches, chips and burgers.
15 locals recommend
The Stand Comedy Club Newcastle
31 High BridgeA great venue for comedy, located in High Bridge. There is also food available in The Stand Bistro which offers sandwiches, chips and burgers.
Arts & Culture
The funds to build the Laing Art Gallery were provided by Alexander Laing, a Newcastle businessman who had made his money from his wine and spirit shop and beer bottling business.
The gallery was founded in 1901.
Alexander Laing didn’t leave any paintings or other art to the Gallery. He said that he was confident “…that by the liberality of the inhabitants [of Newcastle] it would soon be supplied with pictures and statuary for the encouragement and development of British Art”.
39 locals recommend
Laing Art Gallery
New Bridge Street WestThe funds to build the Laing Art Gallery were provided by Alexander Laing, a Newcastle businessman who had made his money from his wine and spirit shop and beer bottling business.
The gallery was founded in 1901.
Alexander Laing didn’t leave any paintings or other art to the Gallery. He said that he was confident “…that by the liberality of the inhabitants [of Newcastle] it would soon be supplied with pictures and statuary for the encouragement and development of British Art”.
With its prime location, on a panoramic hilltop by the A1, the Angel of the North has become one of the most famous artworks in the region. The sculpture was installed in February 1998 and over the last twenty years has become one of the most recognisable pieces of public art ever produced, winning many accolades and awards.
70 locals recommend
Angel of the North
Durham RoadWith its prime location, on a panoramic hilltop by the A1, the Angel of the North has become one of the most famous artworks in the region. The sculpture was installed in February 1998 and over the last twenty years has become one of the most recognisable pieces of public art ever produced, winning many accolades and awards.
The Great North Museum: Hancock was purpose built in Newcastle as a natural history museum in 1884 to house the growing collections of the Natural History Society of Northumbria.
Noted Newcastle born ornithologist and trailblazing taxidermist John Hancock was instrumental in securing funds for the museum.
The Great North Museum: Hancock is now a popular free family destination with a varying programme of exhibitions, expert talks, courses and activities for children.
50 locals recommend
The Great North Museum
Barras BridgeThe Great North Museum: Hancock was purpose built in Newcastle as a natural history museum in 1884 to house the growing collections of the Natural History Society of Northumbria.
Noted Newcastle born ornithologist and trailblazing taxidermist John Hancock was instrumental in securing funds for the museum.
The Great North Museum: Hancock is now a popular free family destination with a varying programme of exhibitions, expert talks, courses and activities for children.
The Baltic was once a flour mill. It now is a free art gallery with exhibitions to suit any age and a somewhere to grab yourself a nice cup of coffee from the café with stunning views of the Tyne.
139 locals recommend
Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art
South Shore RoadThe Baltic was once a flour mill. It now is a free art gallery with exhibitions to suit any age and a somewhere to grab yourself a nice cup of coffee from the café with stunning views of the Tyne.
The Theatre Royal opened its doors in its current location, Grey Street in the heart of Newcastle in 1837. There have been a great number of famous actors known to have graced this beautiful stage. Book your tickets to a wide variety of shows to suit any age.
62 locals recommend
Theatre Royal
100 Grey StThe Theatre Royal opened its doors in its current location, Grey Street in the heart of Newcastle in 1837. There have been a great number of famous actors known to have graced this beautiful stage. Book your tickets to a wide variety of shows to suit any age.
Parks & Nature
Jesmond Dene Park is a brilliant and historic park with various activities available inside such as guided walks, bird watching, and open theatre productions.
22 locals recommend
Friends of Jesmond Dene
Red WalkJesmond Dene Park is a brilliant and historic park with various activities available inside such as guided walks, bird watching, and open theatre productions.
A 55-acre park which includes gardens, woods, a boating lake, bowling greens as well as a visitor centre and café. This park is ideal for families and solo travellers.
47 locals recommend
Saltwell Park station
A 55-acre park which includes gardens, woods, a boating lake, bowling greens as well as a visitor centre and café. This park is ideal for families and solo travellers.
Northumberlandia is a unique piece of public art set in a 46 acre community park with free public access and 4 miles of footpaths on and around the landform.
7 locals recommend
Northumberlandia (Lady of the North)
Blagdon LaneNorthumberlandia is a unique piece of public art set in a 46 acre community park with free public access and 4 miles of footpaths on and around the landform.
The scenic Long Sands Beach is great for walks in the sands, and surfing. It is located on the coast within short distance from Tynemouth.
14 locals recommend
Long Sands Beach
The scenic Long Sands Beach is great for walks in the sands, and surfing. It is located on the coast within short distance from Tynemouth.
Holy Island (Lindisfarne) is situated off the Northumberland coast in the north east of England, just a few miles south of the border with Scotland. The island is linked to the mainland by a causeway which twice a day is covered by the tide.
Possibly the holiest site of Anglo-Saxon England, Lindisfarne was founded by St. Aidan, an Irish monk, who came from Iona, the centre of Christianity in Scotland. St Aidan converted Northumbria to Christianity at the invitation of its king, Oswald. St. Aidan founded Lindisfarne Monastery on Holy Island in 635, becoming its first Abbot and Bishop. The Lindisfarne Gospels, a 7th century illuminated Latin manuscript written here, is now in the British Museum.
58 locals recommend
Holy Island
Holy Island (Lindisfarne) is situated off the Northumberland coast in the north east of England, just a few miles south of the border with Scotland. The island is linked to the mainland by a causeway which twice a day is covered by the tide.
Possibly the holiest site of Anglo-Saxon England, Lindisfarne was founded by St. Aidan, an Irish monk, who came from Iona, the centre of Christianity in Scotland. St Aidan converted Northumbria to Christianity at the invitation of its king, Oswald. St. Aidan founded Lindisfarne Monastery on Holy Island in 635, becoming its first Abbot and Bishop. The Lindisfarne Gospels, a 7th century illuminated Latin manuscript written here, is now in the British Museum.
Urban green space featuring hiking trails, a playground, a lake, tennis courts, a cafe & brewery.
20 locals recommend
Exhibition Park
Claremont RoadUrban green space featuring hiking trails, a playground, a lake, tennis courts, a cafe & brewery.
Shopping
Metrocentre has been a legendary destination since 1986. And there’s still nowhere quite like it. The UK’s original ‘mega-mall’, shoppers have been surprised, excited and inspired by Metrocentre for over 30 years. We’ve never stopped re-inventing what it means to be a leading shopping and leisure destination.
69 locals recommend
Metrocentre
Metrocentre has been a legendary destination since 1986. And there’s still nowhere quite like it. The UK’s original ‘mega-mall’, shoppers have been surprised, excited and inspired by Metrocentre for over 30 years. We’ve never stopped re-inventing what it means to be a leading shopping and leisure destination.
Eldon Square is your city centre spot to discover new looks, delicious treats and fresh inspiration. We’ve got hundreds of brands in the heart of Newcastle, ready and waiting for you to get stuck in and enjoy. Whether you’re popping in, meeting for a bite and a browse or on a shop-’til-you-drop mission, we can’t wait to see you.
88 locals recommend
Eldon Square
Percy StreetEldon Square is your city centre spot to discover new looks, delicious treats and fresh inspiration. We’ve got hundreds of brands in the heart of Newcastle, ready and waiting for you to get stuck in and enjoy. Whether you’re popping in, meeting for a bite and a browse or on a shop-’til-you-drop mission, we can’t wait to see you.
Every Saturday and Sunday held within Tynemouth Station there is a host of amazing stalls selling arts & crafts, bric-a-brac and street food.
33 locals recommend
Tynemouth Market
Station TerraceEvery Saturday and Sunday held within Tynemouth Station there is a host of amazing stalls selling arts & crafts, bric-a-brac and street food.
Essentials
Sainsbury's Local
Neville StreetCentral Station, Neville St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5DL
Tesco Express
Broad ChareBarrack Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4BT
Tesco Extra
1 Trinity Square1 Trinity Square, Gateshead NE8 1AG
Asda Gateshead Supercentre
Gibside WayGibside Way, Metrocentre, Gateshead NE11 9YA