February is a bumper month for events and activities in Newcastle, whether you fancy a trip to the theatre, a music gig or some comedy there will be something for you. Here is what's on.
31 January - 18 February - Tiny Fragments of Beautiful Light at Alphabetti Theatre (ages 14+)
1 - 5 March - Challenging Legacies: The Kingdom of Iraq and Gertrude Bell at Great North Museum
If you're looking for a new fun date day idea in Newcastle and fancy a change from the usual going out for food or drinks, this list is for you.
Just before Christmas Sam and I went out in Newcastle to celebrate Sam's birthday and to enjoy some festive fun in Newcastle (we also stayed at the Maldron Newcastle ). Part of our celebrations was a meal at Hibou Blanc on High Bridge.
Prices and info checked in January 2022. Please always check details with venues direct when making plans and before heading out. There are (ad) affiliate links in this post.
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I would strongly recommend checking for any slide / activity height restrictions and admissions policies (with adult:child ratios) with venues if you are going to book somewhere to avoid any disappointments. Information may have changed after this post was published and it is always important to check with venues direct.
This post is based on a stay in December 2022.
We recently spent the night in Newcastle for Sam's birthday and a pre-Christmas party and we decided to drive in and stay at the Maldron Hotel.
The hotel is pretty central on Newgate Street so it is only a couple of minutes walk to both The Gate and the Bigg Market and it's only a 15 minute walk away from the Quayside as well.
Blackfriars, 28th January.
£69.50 per person, Blackfriars traditional Burns Supper includes an address to and cutting of the haggis before a supper of traditional Cock-a-Leekie soup, Haggis, Neeps and Tatties, Cranachan and Cheese with a wee dram of whisky. Check the Blackfriars website here for more info.
Newcastle Restaurant Week is imminent and although it's a brilliant chance to try a new restaurant at a set price (or visit an old favourite) amd there are some good deals to be had, personally, I don't always think Restaurant Week is the best place to find bargains or get a true reflection of the restaurant you are visiting (especially if they are super busy).
Once, I visited somewhere to try their restaurant week menu and they pointed out if I was to dine from their usual Wednesday Special Offer, it would actually be cheaper.
With this in mind, we have decided to share some of the cheapest places you can grab a bite to eat in Newcastle this January. I have tried to keep these all at under £10. ALWAYS check t&cs with restaurants direct and mention offers when booking and ordering.
Zucchini £5 deal
A few weeks ago we had a night out in Newcastle as a Christmas Night Out and one of the places we stopped at was WC on The Bigg Market. WC is located underground in the old Newcastle water closet (hence the name).
