Newcastle Gateshead

City Factsheet

Location: North East England

Population size: 470,000

The best way to get around: By foot or by Metro

New this year: The Biscuit Factory, Europe’s largest commercial art space, welcomes visitors who want to enjoy contemporary art in a fabulous setting, spend time in the Barn at The Biscuit bistro – and take an original work home with them.

Attractions: Quayside (the regenerated waterfront), Gateshead Millennium Bridge, BALTIC The Centre for Contemporary Art, Grainger Town, the Laing gallery, Life Science Centre and the Discovery museum.

Restaurants: Visitors can choose from a wide selection of restaurants and cafes. Some excellent examples include:

Café Royal (modern bistro and café) Café 21 (contemporary cuisine)
8 Nelson Street, Newcastle 19-21 Queen Street, Newcastle

Café Bar Paradiso (stylish and relaxed setting) Treacle Moon (upmarket continental)
1 Market Lane, Newcastle 5-7, The Side, Newcastle

Bars: Visitors can choose from a wide selection of pubs, bars and nightclubs. Why not check out:

Revolution Beyond
40 Collingwood Street The Gate, Newgate Street

Apartment World Headquarters (nightclub)
28-32 Collingwood Street Curtis Mayfield House, Carliol Square

Shops: Head for MetroCentre or any of the malls for a vast array of well known stores including the flagship Fenwick department store. Explore the streets in the historic heart of the city for independent chic boutiques and designer labels.

Architecture: The historic heart of Newcastle Gateshead offers Roman heritage, a Norman castle, 16th century merchants’ houses and classical Georgian architecture. For contemporary architecture visit the award-winning Quaysides, with BALTIC, The Sage Gateshead, the Life Science Centre and Gateshead Millennium Bridge.

Parks: There are tranquil green walks right in the heart of the city in Jesmond Dene. Leazes Park, Newcastle and Saltwell Park in Gateshead are great for families.