10 Things To Do In Ouseburn

Ouseburn is pretty much my favourite area of Newcastle. With a few cracking pubs, a handful of fantastic restaurants and lots to see and do, there's a reason the area is a bit of a hot spot.

I found it difficult narrowing this list down to just 10 places - let me know if I've missed (or mentioned) your favourite.

10 Christmas Date Ideas & Nights Out | Newcastle Upon Tyne

The festive period is the perfect time of year to get dressed up and head out for a night out with a loved one, friends or family. I'm a firm believer that Christmas isn't just for kids and there's plenty of fun to be had for grown ups too.

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Hatton Gallery Newcastle University - What's On

The Hatton Gallery is located inside of Newcastle University. It's well-signposted on campus and not far from Northern Stage. The opening hours are Monday  - Saturday 10am-5pm (closed Sundays). The gallery is very close to the Great North Museum and Northern Stage - it's a good idea to combine a visit with these places and make a day of it.

The Hatton Gallery works closely with Newcastle University students and mainly stages modern and contemporary exhibitions. Various classes and talks are also available throughout the year. You can check out what's on here. 

What's On & Date Ideas | Newcastle Upon Tyne - November 2019

Welcome to my guide to what's on in Newcastle for grown-ups in November 2019. There's absolutely loads to choose from and this list is the kind of thing that makes me wish I could win the lottery! As always, events do change so please double-check details with the venues before heading out / booking. Let me know what you're up to this month and if any of these events take your fancy.

I will be posting more ideas on my Visit Newcastle Facebook page here and my Visit Newcastle Blog Instagram page here so make sure you're following along. 

Free Indoor Play Areas in Newcastle (Perfect for Under 5s)

Newcastle City Centre is home to some lovely indoor play areas - some are a little bit hidden but they're worth hunting out if you're on a budget and the weather isn't too great. If you'd like to keep up to date with ideas and things to do for children and grown-ups in Newcastle City Centre (aka the best city in the world), please follow my brand new Facebook page 'Visit Newcastle' here. 

1 - Laing Playspace 

Credit - Laing Art Gallery

The Laing Playspace is located inside of the Laing Art Gallery just off Northumberland Street. It's FREE to visit and features a dressing up area, circus-themed dens, light table and toys. There's a pushchair parking area, feeding area and you can grab a coffee from the cafe too. Find out more here.

Dear Fenwick.......

Fenwick Santa on the Rooftop tickets went on sale today. This is a magical event and a Christmas highlight for many families. Fenwick is supposed to be the gold standard of retail so you'd think it would be a match made in heaven. Wrong!