Exhibition Park is 15 hectares of public space, it was established in 1870 in the south east corner of Newcastle's Town Moor. Originally called Bull Park but after the Royal Mining Engineering Jubilee Exhibition in 1887 it officially got it's current name.
Newcastle Castle, The Castle that gave Newcastle it's name is a medieval Castle in the heart of the city and is a great destination for both visitors to the area and locals alike. We have been before a few years ago and it was great to go back.
There has been a castle at this site on the banks of the river Tyne since the Romans built Pons Aelius in around 193CE.
The New Castle was built in 1172 and the city of Newcastle Upon Tyne developed around it.
9th March - Troy Hawke: Sigmund Troy'd! at O2 City Hall
9th March - Turin Brakes at The Boiler Shop
9th March - Banipal Publishing: A Celebration at Lit and Phil Library
9th March - The Myth of Serial Killer Profiling at Tyne Theatre and Opera House
9th - 11th March - Annie at Theatre Royal
Days out with Toddlers can be tricky with young kids getting easily bored but there are loads of places around Newcastle that will keep little ones entertained. Here are five of our favourite places.
Over the past few weeks we have started going to the Grainger Market in Newcastle to get our fresh Fruits and Vegetables as well as our Meat and Fish. As part of our trips into town we are also having breakfast at one of Newcastle great Restaurants and Bistros. So far these are the best breakfasts we have had in Newcastle.
With Valentines Day just around the corner everyone is looking for the perfect place to spend some time with their special someone. Newcastle has no shortage of great restaurants for a romantic meal but this list is the five restaurants we think are the most romantic in Newcastle.
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).
