Leisure Activities in Newcastle Upon Tyne

All year round, leisure activities in Newcastle Upon Tyne provide a wide range of options for every age group. Newcastle Upon Tyne is loaded with lavish shopping areas, resorts, restaurants, and spas that ensure that your trip to Newcastle Upon Tyne is hassle-free. From a convincing landscape and outdoor to some world-class stay options and facilities, Newcastle Upon Tyne packs an incredible amount of diversity in the luxury activities it offers. So be it a family vacation, a friends reunion or a solo trip to feed your wanderlust, these activities in Newcastle Upon Tyne are a must try for a leisurely vacation!

Let's explore our list of recreational & leisure places in Newcastle Upon Tyne:

  1. The Quayside

    Bar, Waterfront, Landmark, View Point

    Newcastle is on the north bank of the River Tyne. The Quayside Riverside Walk is everything good about the North Side. Bars, pubs, nightclubs and restaurants line the street; it’s a housing development area (meaning that it’s not tourist trap); the arts and music scene here is thriving; and there’s lots of seating all along the Quayside, set up by local businesses to draw in t...Read more
  2. Grey Street And Grainger Town

    Entertainment, Theatre, Leisure, Market

    Richard Grainger was a 19th century builder and developer who created some of Newcastles most iconic buildings and streets. The areas he worked on are said to have a distinct style of Georgian architecture that’s been given its own name – Tyneside Classical. These cover Grainger Market, Theatre Royal, Clayton Street, Grainger Street and Grey Street. Grey Street is known as one of th...Read more
  3. The Tyne Bridge

    Waterfront, View Point, Bridge, Walking Area

    This through arch bridge, opened in 1928, is the 10th tallest structure in the city. The first bridge on this location was built by the Romans in the year 122, and since then, multiple bridges have fallen into disrepair and been reconstructed on the spot. When you visit, notice the remnants of a tram infrastructure – these were retired in the 1950s. High above the road in the centre of th...Read more
  4. Life Science Centre

    4.4 (303 Votes)
    Life Science Centre

    Village, Educational Site, Entertainment, Exhibition

    They like to think of themselves as a self-sustaining science village. 600 people from 35 countries work at this centre in genetic research, medicine, education, and business. The special exhibitions here are what tourists come to see – over 250,000 visits happen annually. The permanent exhibitions focus on scientific processes and discovery. Most of the exhibits are interactive and quite...Read more
  5. Jesmond Dene Park

    Church, Religious Site, Park, Zoo

    This pleasant little wildlife corridor is a narrow valley that stretches between South Gosforth and Jesmond Vale, running along the Ouseburn Stream. The trees are both native and exotic. Laid out in the 1860s, the park is supposed to look charmingly rural, with trees and crags and pools and waterfalls. The park is very popular with the local birdwatchers. On Sunday mornings, you can find an ar...Read more
  6. Belsay Castle Hall And Gardens

    Art Gallery, Garden, View Point, Historical Site

    This 19th century mansion built in Greek Doric style is popular for it’s mildly decayed look, and the glimpse it offers into a bygone lifestyle. It was owned by the Middleton family for over 7 centuries. There are also interesting formal and natural gardens, such as the Quarry Garden, which is inspired by the ancient gardens of Sicily. Other than that, it’s also a popular place to h...Read more
  7. Newcastle Castle

    4.5 (208 Votes)
    Newcastle Castle

    Castle, Historical Site, Exhibition , Heritage Building

    Newcastle’s namesake 12th century building has three parts: the Castle Keep, the fortified stone tower, and the fortified Black Gate. There’s been a fort here since Roman Times. During the English Civil war, Newcastle was besieged until it surrendered. It was later made into a prison. In the 20th century, the gate was briefly used as a slum tenement. Your visit will cover these vari...Read more
  8. The Biscuit Factory

    4.5 (169 Votes)
    The Biscuit Factory

    Art Gallery, Exhibition

    This contemporary art gallery is the largest of its kind in the UK. It only became an art gallery in 2002; before that, it used to be an actual biscuit factory. It’s crafts and exhibits mostly revolve around paintings, glass, ceramics, original prints, jewellery, textiles and furniture. Check out the attraction website to help plan your visit – it’s where they post news about ...Read more
  9. Rising Sun Country Park

    4.4 (120 Votes)
    Rising Sun Country Park

    Outdoors, Park, Entertainment, Leisure

    Every city needs its own retreat into nature. This is Newcastle’s – 400 acres of grassland, woodland, pond, wetlands and a lake. Full of wildlife, the park is the delight of local and outside hikers, bikers, and cyclists. The lake is at the very centre of the park. To its north is the Swallow Pond, a favourite of birdwatchers. There’s also an area for picnics and BBQs if you&r...Read more
  10. Leazes Park

    4.4 (115 Votes)
    Leazes Park

    Outdoors, Park, Entertainment, Leisure

    Opened in 1873, this is the city’s oldest park, and it’s located in the centre of the city. The grass is a pretty green, and the Friends of the park make sure to keep the whole place clean. Ornate gateways and boundary railings complete it’s sweet look. There’s a lake at its centre, where fishing is a popular activity. There’s a moderate number of wildlife at the p...Read more
  11. 586 Records

    Shopping Center, Specialty Shop

    Diehards will proclaim the superiority of vinyl records over all else, and this record store is their utopia. It sells only vinyls. Independently owned, the store is popular for re-mastered releases of classic (1960s onwards albums). There’s also a cool second hand stock that the proprietor and built and continues to contribute to from the collections of others, or form internet sales. He...Read more
  12. North East Art Collective

    4.7 (48 Votes)
    North East Art Collective

    Art Gallery, Exhibition

    One of the newest art galleries in the city, the North East Art Collective is focused almost exclusively on the works of North East artists. Covering paintings in watercolours and oils, sculpture in glass and ceramics, textiles and photography, the gallery aims to showcase a wide breadth of local art talent. 10 display rooms and 4 corridors are packed with the works of over 120 different artist...Read more
  13. The Yesterday Society - Vintage Boutique

    Shopping Center, Specialty Shop

    In Newcastle’s iconic Grainger Market, this vintage clothing boutique is a store to delight. A lot has been packed into a very small space (clothes, shoes and jewellery), giving the store a rather ‘treasure-chest’ feel. The fabrics and fashions are all top-notch. The staff is very helpful. The prices are reasonable. If you want a place in town for gift shopping, this is it.
  14. The Back Page Shop

    4.5 (51 Votes)
    The Back Page Shop

    Shopping Center, Specialty Shop

    If you’re into football, this place is your Mecca for related merchandise. T-Shirts, signed memorabilia, books, DVD’s, match-worn shirts, gifts and cards – they stock it all. Their book selection is especially extensive, and covers thousands of important titles. Since the shop opened in 2003, it’s become an important stopping point for football fans from everywhere. You ...Read more
  15. Town Moor

    4.5
    Newcastle upon Tyne NE3, UK
    Park