Nest | Chillingham Road | Sunday Lunch Review

This post is based on a visit to Nest in November 2021. Please always check with the venue directly for up to date information.

Nest on Chillingham Road has been one of Newcastle's must-visit restaurants since opening in 2021. 

In fact I'm sure many dates were booked up before they even opened their doors. 

When I booked our table for Sunday Lunch, I could only manage to book a date which was three months in advance. Oh well, something to look forward to I thought. 

Bad Cat Cafe | Wallsend | Review

Thanks to our writer Jennifer for this post. 

We recently visited the Bad Cat Cafe; a novel take on the traditional cat cafe model. 

Here you can still expect to get your paws on a cuppa whilst mingling with some adorable moggies, however, unlike similar venues the Bad Cat residents are all rescues who will not stay at the cafe long term.

Easter Holiday Events in Newcastle

This post covers April Easter Holidays 2024 which run from 30th March to 14th April 2024. Please always double check informtion with venues direct before setting off as things can change. 

7 River Tyne Bridges Walking Challenge

Thanks to our writer Alyssa for this fab post and photos. It shares how you can cross the River Tyne via 7 different bridges in one day. A lovely alternative walk / adventure to try with a few places to stop en-route too. This post was published in July 2023. Over to Alyssa......

The sun comes out and suddenly my Facebook and Instagram become covered in people wandering along the famous Newcastle Upon Tyne Quayside creating a buzz among the nearby beer gardens.

Does anyone ever look at the typical beer garden photos and think - I wonder what the view is like from up there? The beer garden under the sage in this photo is usually swarming, I keep meaning to check it out - something for the summer bucket list!

10 Free Days Out by Metro from Newcastle

This post shares 10 FREE days out which are close to a Metro Station. If you don't live near a Metro Station, many offer bus connections and some stations have free/paid car parks too if you'd like to park and ride. 

Don't forget, kids aged 11 and under travel for free by Metro with a fare paying adult. All day, every day and they don't need a ticket. Find out more/check the t&cs here. 

Newcastle University Open Day - What To Expect

 This post is based on our own experience of Open Day in November 2023. 

I didn't attend a single open day before going to university in 2002. Looking back, I am really shocked by this! Imagine moving miles away to a city that you've never been to before by yourself. It feels crazy to me but it was kind of normal back then. 

Côte Brasserie | Newcastle | Pre Theatre Menu Review

 

We recently went to Newcastle Theatre Royal to see Peter Pan Goes Wrong and decided to check out the pre-theatre Prix Fixe Menu at Côte Brasserie. 

We have dined at Côte Brasserie before and it is one of our favourite restaurants in Newcastle.