# Newcastle upon Tyne Staycation Guide — Where to Stay & What to Do

> Plan your trip to Newcastle upon Tyne: where to stay by the Tyne's bridges and quayside, things to do, and where to eat across the city.

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Things to do in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

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Newcastle upon Tyne is built around its river gorge, and that shape defines everything about how the city looks and feels. The Tyne cuts a deep curve through the centre, and the city rises steeply from its banks on both sides, so that streets you'd expect to be flat instead climb in stepped terraces up towards Grainger Town and the castle. Seven bridges cross the water within view of one another, from the great steel arch of the Tyne Bridge to the tilting curve of the Millennium Bridge, and this cluster of crossings is the single image most people carry of the city. Above the river, the centre is compact and walkable, built in warm sandstone and Victorian brick, with the elegant sweep of Grey Street running through its heart.

Beneath the streets, the city has another layer worth exploring: Victoria Tunnel runs underground through the old waggonway and wartime shelters, a striking contrast to the open riverside above. Back at surface level, there's plenty to fill a few days, from the Newcastle Climbing Centre and Newcastle Codebreaking Walk to family-friendly stops like Parklands Mini Golf, Huntfun Newcastle upon Tyne and Active Reality Newcastle, or a themed wander with the Newcastle Spy Mission Treasure Trail. Those wanting to get further into the surrounding landscape can head out to Tollymore Forest Park.

What makes Newcastle distinctive is this combination of drama and scale packed into a small footprint: a working river gorge, a steep historic centre, tunnels beneath it all, and open countryside not far beyond the ring road. It rewards exploring on foot, with the bridges as your constant reference point.

## Where to stay in Newcastle upon Tyne(85)

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About staying in Newcastle upon Tyne

Most visitors base themselves right in this central core, close to the quayside and the bridges. Options range from boutique hotels like the Grey Street Hotel and Hotel du Vin Newcastle to reliable city-centre stays such as Premier Inn Newcastle City Centre by the Millennium Bridge and Motel One Newcastle. The Vermont Hotel and Malmaison Newcastle both sit close enough to the water to make the most of the river views, while self-catering options such as the All Saints Apartments, Armstrong Apartments and Charlton Bonds put you among the old merchant streets near the quayside. Further out, Holiday Inn Newcastle - Gosforth Park offers a quieter, greener base, and campsites and glamping pitches like West Wood Glamping, Bolam Lake Camping Paddock and Derwent Park Caravan and Camping Site open up the countryside beyond the city.

[8.8 ★★★3 star Motel One Newcastle High Bridge, off Grey Street from £79/night](https://staycation.co.uk/newcastle-upon-tyne/hotels/motel-one-newcastle) [8.0 ★★★3 star The New Northumbria Hotel Osborne Road, Jesmond from £79/night](https://staycation.co.uk/newcastle-upon-tyne/hotels/the-new-northumbria-hotel) [9.4 ★★★★4 star Hoppers Cottage Guest House Whickham, Gateshead from £75/night](https://staycation.co.uk/newcastle-upon-tyne/hotels/hoppers-cottage-guest-house) [Bentleys 427 Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne](https://staycation.co.uk/newcastle-upon-tyne/hotels/bentleys) [★★★3 star Best Western New Kent Hotel 127 Osborne Road, Newcastle upon Tyne from £78/night](https://staycation.co.uk/newcastle-upon-tyne/hotels/best-western-new-kent-hotel) [Britannia Hotel Newcastle Airport Ponteland, Newcastle upon Tyne](https://staycation.co.uk/newcastle-upon-tyne/hotels/britannia-hotel-newcastle-airport) [Cairn Hotel Newcastle Upon 97-103 Osborne Road, Newcastle upon Tyne](https://staycation.co.uk/newcastle-upon-tyne/hotels/cairn-hotel-newcastle-upon) [Caledonian Hotel Osborne Road, Newcastle upon Tyne](https://staycation.co.uk/newcastle-upon-tyne/hotels/caledonian-hotel)

## Things to Do in Newcastle upon Tyne(43)

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About things to do in Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle upon Tyne has 43 attractions and things to do, with 19 particularly suited to family days out. The city's compact centre sits beside a dramatic river gorge crossed by seven famous bridges, with Georgian streets and a lively quayside to explore between visits.

The Discovery Museum offers hands-on displays and a Science Maze, with onsite dining and accessible facilities. The Great North Museum at Barras Bridge features captivating exhibits for all ages and wheelchair-friendly access throughout. Newcastle United Stadium Tours take you behind the scenes at St. James' Park, from the players' tunnel to the dugouts, for football fans of all ages. TeamSport Indoor Karting Newcastle welcomes young racers from age 8 upwards for high-speed action at Armstrong Works, Scotswood Road. The Life Science Centre combines hands-on exhibits with a planetarium and 4-D motion experiences.

Further afield in Morpeth, Belsay Hall Castle and Gardens showcases medieval architecture and landscaped gardens with family-friendly facilities including a restaurant and accessible amenities.

For eating nearby, try Turtle Bay, Miller And Carter or My Delhi. Several hotels are within reach: the Crowne Plaza Newcastle Stephenson Quarter, Maldron Hotel Newcastle and Hilton Newcastle Gateshead. Camping options include Old Hartley Caravan and Motorhome Club Site, Derwent Park Caravan and Camping Site and Byreside Caravan Site.

[Active Reality Newcastle ⭐ 5.0](https://staycation.co.uk/newcastle-upon-tyne/attractions/active-reality-newcastle) [Victoria Tunnel ⭐ 4.9](https://staycation.co.uk/newcastle-upon-tyne/attractions/victoria-tunnel) [Newcastle Climbing Centre ⭐ 4.8](https://staycation.co.uk/newcastle-upon-tyne/attractions/newcastle-climbing-centre) [Belsay Hall Castle and Gardens ⭐ 4.7](https://staycation.co.uk/newcastle-upon-tyne/attractions/belsay-hall-castle-and-gardens) [Tollymore Forest Park ⭐ 4.7](https://staycation.co.uk/newcastle-upon-tyne/attractions/tollymore-forest-park) [Go Ape Matfen ⭐ 4.7](https://staycation.co.uk/newcastle-upon-tyne/attractions/go-ape-matfen) [Jesmond Dene Newcastle ⭐ 4.7](https://staycation.co.uk/newcastle-upon-tyne/attractions/jesmond-dene-newcastle) [Newcastle United Stadium Tours ⭐ 4.7](https://staycation.co.uk/newcastle-upon-tyne/attractions/newcastle-united-stadium-tours)

## Where to Eat in Newcastle upon Tyne(780)

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About eating out in Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle upon Tyne has 759 restaurants and places to eat, with 672 rated on Google at an average of 4.5 out of 5. Of these, 511 hold a 5 food hygiene rating, and 91 are dog-friendly. The city's compact, walkable centre sits beside the River Tyne, crossed by seven famous bridges, with Georgian streets and quayside venues offering plenty of dining options.

Among the most recommended are Turtle Bay, rated 4.8 from 6586 reviews; Miller And Carter, 4.8 from 5801 reviews; and My Delhi, 4.8 from 5514 reviews. True Potential scores 4.9 from 3341 reviews. Manjaros is rated 4.7 from 4560 reviews, and Slug and Lettuce 4.7 from 3993 reviews.

The city centre is easy to explore on foot, and you can combine eating out with visits to the Discovery Museum, The Great North Museum, or Newcastle United Stadium Tours. If you're staying overnight, 85 hotels are listed nearby, including the Crowne Plaza Newcastle Stephenson Quarter, Maldron Hotel Newcastle, and Hilton Newcastle Gateshead.

For those with caravans or motorhomes, camping options include Old Hartley Caravan and Motorhome Club Site, Derwent Park Caravan and Camping Site, and Byreside Caravan Site. Nearby towns with their own separate listings are Sunderland, Gateshead, Washington, Houghton-Le-Spring, North Shields, Blaydon-on-Tyne, Ryton, and Tynemouth.

[Constanta (NE) LTD ⭐ 5.0](https://staycation.co.uk/newcastle-upon-tyne/restaurants/constanta-ne-ltd) [Dotty in the Kitchen ⭐ 5.0](https://staycation.co.uk/newcastle-upon-tyne/restaurants/dotty-in-the-kitchen) [Spy Pond ⭐ 5.0](https://staycation.co.uk/newcastle-upon-tyne/restaurants/spy-pond) [Game of Throwing / Noughts & Coffees ⭐ 5.0](https://staycation.co.uk/newcastle-upon-tyne/restaurants/game-of-throwing-noughts-coffees) [Serenity ⭐ 5.0](https://staycation.co.uk/newcastle-upon-tyne/restaurants/serenity) [Thao's Kitchen ⭐ 5.0](https://staycation.co.uk/newcastle-upon-tyne/restaurants/thao-s-kitchen) [The Bank Chopwell ⭐ 5.0](https://staycation.co.uk/newcastle-upon-tyne/restaurants/the-bank-chopwell) [KingBabyBagels ⭐ 5.0](https://staycation.co.uk/newcastle-upon-tyne/restaurants/kingbabybagels)

## Attractions Near Newcastle upon Tyne

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Worth the trip — within 50 miles of Newcastle upon Tyne.

[0 mi No Limits Paintball and Laser Gateshead · ⭐ 3.4](https://staycation.co.uk/gateshead/attractions/no-limits-paintball-and-laser) [1 mi Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art Gateshead · ⭐ 4.3](https://staycation.co.uk/gateshead/attractions/baltic-centre-for-contemporary-art) [1 mi Vue Gateshead Gateshead · ⭐ 4.5](https://staycation.co.uk/gateshead/attractions/vue-gateshead) [1 mi The Giants Den Gateshead · ⭐ 4.4](https://staycation.co.uk/gateshead/attractions/the-giants-den) [2 mi Jump Giants Newcastle Gateshead · ⭐ 3.7](https://staycation.co.uk/gateshead/attractions/jump-giants-newcastle) [2 mi Canny Crafty Gosforth · ⭐ 4.8](https://staycation.co.uk/gosforth/attractions/canny-crafty) [2 mi Saltwell Park Gateshead · ⭐ 4.7](https://staycation.co.uk/gateshead/attractions/saltwell-park) [2 mi BattleKart Gateshead Gateshead · ⭐ 4.9](https://staycation.co.uk/gateshead/attractions/battlekart-gateshead)

## Camping in Newcastle upon Tyne(11)

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[Bingfield Combe Certificated Location from £18/night](https://staycation.co.uk/newcastle-upon-tyne/camping/bingfield-combe-certificated-location) [Bolam Lake Camping Paddock ⭐ 5.0 · from £25/night](https://staycation.co.uk/newcastle-upon-tyne/camping/bolam-lake-camping-paddock) [Byreside Caravan Site ⭐ 4.6 · from £22/night](https://staycation.co.uk/newcastle-upon-tyne/camping/byreside-caravan-site) [Derwent Park Caravan and Camping Site ⭐ 4.4 · from £22/night](https://staycation.co.uk/newcastle-upon-tyne/camping/derwent-park-caravan-and-camping-site) [Gorse Hill Farm ⭐ 4.7](https://staycation.co.uk/newcastle-upon-tyne/camping/gorse-hill-farm) [KMF Camping ⭐ 5.0 · from £25/night](https://staycation.co.uk/newcastle-upon-tyne/camping/kmf-camping-newcastle) [Mourne Camping ⭐ 4.6](https://staycation.co.uk/newcastle-upon-tyne/camping/mourne-camping) [Murlough Cottage Caravan Park ⭐ 4.8](https://staycation.co.uk/newcastle-upon-tyne/camping/murlough-cottage-caravan-park)

## Self-Catering Cottages in Newcastle upon Tyne(38)

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About cottages in Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle upon Tyne offers 37 holiday cottages across the city, with 11 specifically suited to couples looking for a break in the north-east. The city centre is compact and walkable, lined with Georgian streets, while the River Tyne creates a dramatic gorge spanned by seven notable bridges that dominate the skyline and waterfront.

Holiday cottage accommodation is spread throughout Newcastle upon Tyne itself. Nearby towns including Gateshead and Sunderland have their own separate listings if you'd prefer to base yourself slightly outside the city centre.

For things to do during your stay, visit the Discovery Museum, The Great North Museum, or take Newcastle United Stadium Tours. The quayside offers plenty of atmosphere for evening walks, and the city has restaurants ranging from casual to fine dining: try Turtle Bay for Caribbean food, My Delhi for Indian cuisine, or Miller And Carter for steaks.

If you're flexible on accommodation type, the area also has 85 hotel rooms listed and 7 camping and caravan sites including Old Hartley Caravan and Motorhome Club Site, Derwent Park Caravan and Camping Site, and Byreside Caravan Site, should you want to compare options.

[17 Fairfield Road 2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £380](https://staycation.co.uk/newcastle-upon-tyne/cottages/17-fairfield-road-syk1202527) [Moorfield Retreat 2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £1,000](https://staycation.co.uk/newcastle-upon-tyne/cottages/moorfield-retreat-ukc9675) [Portland Apartment 2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £1,092](https://staycation.co.uk/newcastle-upon-tyne/cottages/portland-apartment-ukc8828) [🏡Cottage All Saints Apartments 4A 1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £852](https://staycation.co.uk/newcastle-upon-tyne/cottages/all-saints-apartments-4a-ukc8172) [🏡Cottage All Saints Apartments 4B 1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £852](https://staycation.co.uk/newcastle-upon-tyne/cottages/all-saints-apartments-4b-ukc8173) [🏡Cottage All Saints Apartments 501 2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £1,092](https://staycation.co.uk/newcastle-upon-tyne/cottages/all-saints-apartments-501-uk3388) [🏡Cottage Armstrong Apartments 1A 2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £717](https://staycation.co.uk/newcastle-upon-tyne/cottages/armstrong-apartments-1a-ukc8175) [🏡Cottage Armstrong Apartments 1B 2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £1,092](https://staycation.co.uk/newcastle-upon-tyne/cottages/armstrong-apartments-1b-ukc8176)

## Common questions about Newcastle upon Tyne

How many campsites are there in Newcastle upon Tyne?

We list 11 campsites in and around Newcastle upon Tyne, of which 8 take tents and 5 offer glamping.

Are there dog-friendly campsites in Newcastle upon Tyne?

Yes — 6 of the 11 campsites we list in Newcastle upon Tyne accept dogs, including Bolam Lake Camping Paddock and West Wood Glamping.

Which campsites in Newcastle upon Tyne have electric hook-up?

4 of the 11 campsites we list in Newcastle upon Tyne offer an electric hook-up.

How many holiday cottages are there in Newcastle upon Tyne?

We list 38 self-catering cottages in and around Newcastle upon Tyne.

Can I take a dog to a holiday cottage in Newcastle upon Tyne?

Yes — 4 of the 38 Newcastle upon Tyne cottages we list allow pets.

Where can I stay in Newcastle upon Tyne?

We list 85 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Newcastle upon Tyne. Prices start from around £65 a night.

What is there to do in Newcastle upon Tyne?

We list 43 attractions and things to do in and around Newcastle upon Tyne.

Where can I eat in Newcastle upon Tyne?

We list 780 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Newcastle upon Tyne.

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