The 49 best shows in Gateshead

Took a train ride with the children and had a under 10 minute walk to the museum. It is free to enter, wheelchair accessible and pushchair friendly, they have places to park your pram or pushchair. They have a cafe. Plenty of things to do, lots to learn and see and plenty of interactive things. 3 floors to interact with, our children range from 2 to 14 and they all enjoyed it. Highly recommend

Booked in for a activity that was making a madel around a moving sphere so we could pick up recycling. It was a small booking fee for adults and child and the 4yr old could come for free. This was harder then I expected but we had a lot of fun and the staff were amazing with both children. Especially since the youngest went rogue controlling the sphere and kept trying to eat the ladies lunch. They absolutely loved this

It’s free so who’s to complain? Daughter (2) and newborn had a great few hours out, sadly I didn’t get time to read much of the stuff as my toddler wanted to run around, it’s a great place for a free day out and I often go there for a day out to also Take my older kids who were at school this day but it does get busy on school holidays and weekends. The water room where toddlers play with water gets really busy but I don’t go in there otherwise I’d never get back out. It’s a very interesting place all I. All

Pretty sizable museum with lots of history and content about Newcastle upon tyne. Great place for kids or people who are into history/war. Best of all, its free! P.s. Thank you to the staff and Garry for helping me look after my luggage while i roam the museum.

It was one of the best museums i have visited. It's a really great setup and great attention to detail. There is lots of cool stuff for the little ones to interact with and some great historical sections. It's really worth a visit

Good for a visit not a whole days worth of exhibitions but allow a good few hours plenty to see and a few interactive ones staff were nice and place was clean. But a few interactive exhibits were broken or had pieces missing or didnt work buttons etc build a bridge,air plane control thing,shadow wall and a couple others but its free entry can make a donation also small selection of gifts toys and a cafe but we did not go in cafe.

Lovely place, full of fascinating history, facts and information. Nice and accessible and beautiful inside, well worth the visit.

Very intriguing pieces of contemporary art! Enjoyed viewing the sculptures up close to see the details. The centre have a few floors floors and some are meant for kids to play and interact with art

Called in late afternoon- it’s open till 6pm and is free. Wasn’t thrilled by the current exhibitions and only 2 floors were open. The Parasite exhibit didn’t explain enough for me to get what it was about. Good view of the river and city from 5th floor. Restaurant looked pricey but pleasant. Staffed by helpful people. We took the 54 bus back into Newcastle centre which was convenient.

Loved our morning exploring the interactive displays and sensory room. For those on a tight budget, but who want to feel like they're getting a nice treat, free drinks and snacks in the Front Room were an amazing addition and certainly help make the whole experience enjoyable.

Very nice. Kids area was quite good and interactive. The view from the top was beautiful. Excellent for a fun family day.

It was absolutely amazing! I enjoyed every moment and was really impressed by the artworks Entry is completely free And the Baltic Kitchen was Nice! I ordered a carrot cake and a coffee the cake was seriously delicious!

One of our favourite family places to visit! The Baltic is free to enter (donations welcomed) and incredibly accessible for me (physically) and sensorily from our experience with our ND children. Of course, as a gallery, the exhibits change every few months. Recently two of our girls have LOVED the Harold Offeh: The Mothership Collective 2.0 which is a sensory explosion of bright colours, free play musical instruments, words to rearrange and toys to enjoy- the instruments are not loud , so even with a group of children accessing them, it's not overwhelming. This exhibition is available until January 2026. Having a "permanent" room is a huge pull for our youngest especially- and even more so when it features a sensory room. Think dimmed lighting, bubble tune, light boards, sequin boards and more wooden rainbow blocks than you could need. It's the perfect chill out space for anyone who needs it.

A show stopping gallery for contemporary art. Best city views, free exhibitions suitable for adults & children. Excellent 6th floor restaurant too

Loved wandering around Grainger Market! Such a lively place with so much character. From old-school butchers and bakeries to little cafés and international street food, there’s always something to explore. Ended up snacking my way through and even picked up some local goodies. It’s not fancy, but it feels authentic and full of charm – definitely a spot to experience the real Newcastle vibe.

When visiting the Granger Market I always like to call in to the Firebrick Brewery shop for a couple of drinks. The shop has a large selection of canned craft ales and a nice selection of their own keg beers too. They kindly allow you to bring your own food in which you can purchase from the vast selection of food outlets around the market. Great place to sit and relax.

During a fleeting vist back to Newcastle we walked through Grainger Market - wonderful arcades selling huge selections of meat, Poultry, vegetable and fruit - clothing - cafes with great local food n drinks - we had Sausage rolls with Jalapeños and another with black pudding - yhe pastry was wonderfull - thoroughly enjoyed

I get it why it's so popular and people visiting. Well layout and with a plethora of shops, dining places and a couple of coffee shops. Fresh produce, meat market, everything you would expect and more. Currently under refurbishment and a couple of areas restricted. My only feedback is the lack of public toilets, we've been told due to the renovation!

Went on Wednesday and about 50% of the stalls were either, closed or vacant, good selection of places to eat and what stalls were open were very good, however, there is building work going on there and whoever thought it was a good idea to close the toilets, without an on site alternative, needs to rethink there idea. With no disabled loos on site the alternative is a walk to the nearby shopping centre, not fun when you are desperate to go, not too mention all the staff that work there. Have some common sense.

Very cool place to visit. Way bigger then we thought when we first for here. Lots of great shops to visit.

Super little indoor market with everything from traditional British fair to world foods. There also everything you’d need to fill your cupboards and fridge, such as an independent butchers, fishmongers, cheese stalls, fruiters, and bakeries. You can grab retro clothes, household items and nerdy nicknacks too.

Diversions due to road closures were not sign posted properly today. Drove around for 30 min trying to find a way across the A167. Why can't you just publish a map of the advised route? Clearly minimising disruption is not a priority for the organisers. Also why is it that parking is suddenly 10 pounds at Haven Point pool? I get that people are coming for the run but others are trying to go about their normal Sunday and now being charged exorbitant parking charges due to this event.

Just received an email that I've been unsuccessful for the 2025 Great North Run. This was my first time doing this and I think the whole thing is a con. If you are in a running club you have 100% chance of being accepted or sponsoring for one of THEIR charities. I was running for a local charity. I hope someone from the Great Run Company replies to this!.

My uncle done the great north run today and he loved it. He sometimes does it.

I did the great run solo accumulator in feb 2020. Even after running 118 miles I felt really let down by what I had signed up to. No leaderboard, no emails, or training plan which was marketed on signup. Then had to chase for certificate and medal - arrived months later mid April. Feeling very underwhelmed, with my experience here, hence the low review rating. Could have saved myself £15 here and bought myself a medal from the pound shop.

I ran at Bristol. Great event, but nowhere near enough Loo's compared to previous events I've attended! So can't give 5 stars

Very disappointing. Customer service is extremely poor, of you can actually get through to speak with someone. The attitude I was greeted with was basically we've got your money & we couldn't care less about you.

Well organised, rather busy !

Really great experience. The two tour guides Trev and Mick were fantastic both knowledgeable, kind and funny. Definitely worth a visit if in the area.

It was an amazing experience for us. We preferred the 2 hours tour. Our guide was incredibly entertaining and very knowledgeable. You don’t realize how time flies. You have an unforgettable experience while learning about the history of the tunnel. I am usually uncomfortable with closed spaces, but the tunnel is very airy. If you don’t have a very severe illness ( strong claustrophobia), I recommend this very impressive experience.

Top Tunnel Tour : Our group had a great tour with Helen and Anne . They were really relaxed and very knowledgeable and friendly. We got a great feel of what it must have been like in the 2nd world war. Thank you for a very memorable experience 👍🏽

Went on a Sunday and had the best time! Trish and Mal were amazing guides, so funny and knowledgable which made it entertaining throughout the 2 hour tour. Would definitely recommend to anyone who loves history, Newcastle, or just wants to see this place!

Steve H and Trev brought life and humour to this fascinating tour. They explained the activities during WWII and the history of its inception and build - with some high drama reenactment! It’s a must!

Visited the tunnel as part of a birthday getaway. So glad we booked as they were turning lots of people away. Jane, our guide, was excellent. the information and stories she told us over the 2 hour tour really brought the tunnel to life. Great tour. Highly recommended.

Went mid week and really enjoyed the tour and the knowledgeable hosts. We went for the just over 2 hour tour option to get the most out of the tour. You are provided with hard hats and flashlights. I was fine but it's not for those who either don't like the dark or might feel uncomfortable in tight spaces, the heigh was just enough so that your hard hat would not touch the ceiling though tall people might bump their heads a few times. Would recommend.

First visit here was for restaurant week, service was speedy, food was delicious, and well presented and the setting was fantastic, (we were seated in the banqueting hall). No complaints, empty plates all round. Highly recommended 👌

Been a few years since we were last here and was just as good as I remember. We got the langostine cocktail and scallop starters, with oyster and hash brown snacks. Followed by Duck breast and a side of cheese leeks. All dishes were exceptional, but I do need the recipe for the brown sauce that came with the hash browns. Or at least them to sell bottles of it. I've never felt so passionate about a condiment but this is well deserving. Service was great, attentive and friendly.

Celebrated my birthday in Blackfriars - this was my first visit. The venue is stunning - simply beautiful. Service - very friendly and professional. Food - wow 😲 delicious. Nothing to complaint. We had a lovely time, received recommendation for drinks and food. Also received a birthday card such a nice gesture. I will be back in the future for special occasions or celebrations ❤️

WOW, the food was so good, we originally started out planning to have two courses but couldn’t resist a third. Their homemade gluten free bread was the best bread I’ve had since being diagnosed coeliac. The staff took my allergies extremely seriously and made us feel very welcome. I couldn’t recommend this place highly enough, it was mind blowing.

Came for our 1st year wedding anniversary. The staff were all lovely, really nice to chat too, welcoming, professional and friendly. Everyone on the night was 10/10. Food was delicious, a good gluten free selection and understanding of coeliac, I'm not poorly this morning writing this so that bodes extremely well for there understanding too. They went the extra mile for us for our anniversary and it made our night that extra bit special for us. Thank you for amazing night.

Excellent restaurant with good service and really tasty food. The ingredients are super fresh and of such good quality. Never had a potato that sweet before. The fish was perfectly cooked.

Unique atmosphere in their historic building and very detailed interior creating an elegant yet cosy environment. The food is pretty good with carefully designed menu, not overwhelming but always satisfying. The wines menu is good, well matching the food. The set menu is also pretty good if you can catch it. The bar next to the main dining area is so good that I sometimes go there early to get a glass before going to the main area.

Very nice stadium where you can really enjoy watching the football game. The atmosphere and fans are really amazing. I have loved watching the game even we have enjoyed the awesome experience that we had at St Jame’s Park. Newcastle is one of historical football club and they have an excellent stadium along with true fans loved & supported their team. I would highly recommend anyone to make a plan to enjoy watching the game here

Great stadium tour guides were awsome in fact all the staff were great lots on information given and nothing was to much trouble for them.

Love this ground but the only complaint I would have is as a visiting supporter you are at the top of the stand with 14 flights of stairs to surmount. I took the lift as I have some breathing difficulties. The concourse area was excellent with a good choice of food and non alcoholic beers. I was driving so that was important to me.

Amazing tour! Definitely recommended if you’re in NCL! Do take a guided tour. Our tour guides Kieran and Jack were amazing! Knew every detail and the hour and a half tour flew by!

Amazing experience. The stadium is quite beautiful. Well maintained!

Amazing stadium for home fans. Capacity of 52,264

Over the years, I have visited St James Park on many memorable occasions, but the Sam Fender concert on the Sunday night was definitely one I will never forget. Fantastic artist, amazing talent and not just because he is a local lad.

Absolutely loved visiting Newcastle Castle! I was genuinely impressed by the stunning architecture and how well this historic site has been preserved. Every stone seems to tell a story, and the views from the top are simply breathtaking — a perfect blend of history and scenery. Walking through the narrow passages and ancient chambers truly felt like stepping back in time. A must-visit for anyone interested in medieval history or simply looking to explore one of Newcastle’s architectural gems.

Had an amazing visit here as it was included in our walking tour. It's an amazing attraction and lots of history to be learnt. There is a lot of climbing so a reasonable level of fitness is needed, but there are areas to rest and look at historical aspects of the Castle. It wasn't too crowded and the information signs and interactive elements are very good. It's reasonably priced for entry and all in all a great experience.

I enjoyed my visit. It was so close to my hotel and I could enjoy my time without the castle being too busy. The only thing was that it was so windy so I couldn't enjoy the views at the top of the castle! Other than that I was grateful for this experience.. some suggestions -there needs to be guides around and more signs out for visitors.

The Castle in Newcastle is well worth a visit. It is the remnants of an impressive fort, but sadly much damaged by the construction of the railway passing right through the castle compound. The remains are in two separate section, each with its own entrance. The Castle Keep is the most impressive and allows access to its roof with great views over the city.

Visited this castle on the last day of my holiday, and spent an enjoyable couple of hours here. A short but steep walk from the quayside, the castle consists of two main buildings, separated by a wooden bridge, the foundations of an earlier Roman fort, and railway arches. You have to visit the Black Gate first, because it's where you buy your tickets, in a small gift shop at the top of a flight of stone steps (there's a lift if you can't manage stairs). Adult admission is £12.50, it's £8.20 for a child, £11.25 concession. I bought an interesting little guidebook for £4.95, and there are also audio guides. The girl at the ticket desk was really helpful, telling me all about what there was to see and how to get to it. Useful to know that the only toilets in the castle are here too! The Black Gate, built around 1250, was the main gateway to the medieval castle. There's an upstairs exhibition in a former guardroom with artefacts, crafts, and lots of information about Newcastle's long and eventful history, but there's not a lot else to see. Far more interesting for me was the 12th century keep. The well-preserved rooms, on three floors reached by spiral staircases, include a great hall with medieval decorations and a large stone fireplace, a cellar, a Norman chapel, prisoners' cells, medieval toilets and a small room with a well. There are interesting passages and recesses to discover, but also a lot of steps not advisable for anyone with mobility issues to attempt. Plenty of fascinating info about the castle's history and royal connections, a few artefacts, and fun activities that included drawings for children to colour in and medieval board games, and friendly staff around to show me how to play them! But the highlight for me was the spectacular view from the roof! Accessed through an iron door at the top of a spiral staircase, it's a fantastic 360 degree panorama of Newcastle and all its best landmarks, from the Cathedral and Grey's Monument to the Tyne bridges, as well as the trains that were constantly passing below. Wonderful photo opportunities! All in all, a great way to spend the afternoon. Well worth a visit!

We booked with Newcastle Castle for an event and it was truly amazing. The staff were really organised and attentive in the lead up to the event and at the event itself. It was a really hot day and the team worked extremely hard carrying heavy things like tables etc into the hall and up many flights of stairs to set-up and pack down. The event went late into the evening so we really appreciate the staff working the event until that time and all the effort they put in to make the event super memorable. The castle itself is amazing, views from the rooftop are stunning, it's a beautiful venue! We had the best time ever and created memories we'll treasure forever ❤️

Well worth going just for the views. Amazing. You could see all the city and great place for pictures as well. Also good information in places like the great hall on the history of the castle.

I really enjoyed the Royal Theatre. Always present great shows, the staff is very helpful and polite - even if the queue at the bar is long the staff is efficient in serving everyone quickly. I ordered a glass of Prosecco, and it was a good quality one . The theatre is gorgeous with its red velvets and beautiful Edwardian style ornaments - sits are comfortable, and it is a pleasure to go.

Beautiful theatre rich in history. Gallery seating designed perfectly that you can see the stage perfect. More snack options would be my only gripe but a fair selection none the less. Great time

Beautiful theatre both inside and outside. It's not huge but seats are very steep if you don't like heights. We were in the upper circle and view was good. I don't think there are many seats without a decent view. We watched Miss Saigon. Stunning show. Staff are lovely. Big queue for toilets during interval but I suppose that is expected. I have been several times and I always enjoy the venue. It is in a lovely part of Newcastle with stunning buildings, eateries and bars galore. We parked at Dean street car park and it's a very easy walk of about 5 mins. Recommend.

Lovely Theatre. Full of character and charm. One of Newcastle's treasured buildings. Well worth visiting for a show.

Love the theatre Royal. Only trouble is tickets sell so fast! So don't get here as often as I like

Theatre Royal in Newcastle is a beautiful building. The latest visit here was to see Miss Saigon, a fabulous show.

Went to see the little mermaid panto and what a superb production. Excellent value as I was sat in the cheap seats but had ample leg room and a little side table although only a partial view as the safety rail was obstructing my view. All involved were so great and the place was rammed with kids who all seemed to be enjoying it and getting involved. Great time

Very very artsy place. Definitely a place to visit to get your creative juices flowing! Art pieces all came with a pretty crazy price tag so for the rich artsy peeps why spend £500 on a balenciaga when you can get an exotic looking vase! Btw i love the animal pieces that were made using different materials to give cool textures

Parking is extremely difficult. On my visit I came with a lad in a wheelchair and two cars (neither had blue badges) were parked across where the disability bay is situated. There were no alternative spaces nearby. Once inside though the Biscuit Factory is a delight of exhibits by local artists. It's a lovely building to wander around. The cafe has a diverse menu and all our ordered meals were lovely. 5 stars for the gallery and cafe but a star off for parking

Lovely gallery and shop space with a cafe. Stopped in for just under an hour. Didn't visit the cafe this time as came early in the day and not long had breakfast, but enjoyed viewing the books and artwork, as well as checking the upcoming events. Parked a short walk from the location thinking we wouldn't get parked, but there was some spaces left.

Lovely place to go for some nice arts as well as food. I had Imam Bayeldi which was their special that day and it was gorgeous, very tasty and full of flavour. Staff were friendly too. Then looking at some arts which I think are work of local artist and they are lovely and very interesting.

Fantastic gallery, full of interesting, unique pieces. Also includes a great coffee shop, well worth a visit

We visited while we were staying in Newcastle for a few days. We often visit art galleries & I think many are getting better at being inclusive open to all rather than exclusive. This one is fantastic! The building and interior is inviting and as soon as we walked in we were welcomed and a member of the team told us about the gallery as we'd never been before. The artwork was accessible both in terms of viewing and purchasing with the option to pay with installments. We bought a gorgeous sculpture. It was a great experience. Unfortunately we live in Essex so can't go back regularly (there were so many beautiful pieces) but would definitely recommend visiting.

Great place if you like art and crafts quality goods lovely eating area nice food spent over 2 hours in there

The Lang Art Gallery is in a lovely building in the centre of Newcastle. The main part of the gallery is free and contains a variety of artworks. There is also a section where you can buy tickets. The current exhibition is ‘Romance to Realities’ where they are displaying art relating to the changing landscapes of the North. It was interesting to see paintings from Durham, Northumberland, and the Scottish boarders. I felt it was worth paying to see. The Gallery has a cafe but I cannot comment on this as I didn’t go in. The gift shop sold a selection of goods from books and cards to jewellery and bags. I travelled by train and it took less than 15 mins to walk from there.

We went today with my daughter because she loves art, and it was incredible. I think everyone should take their kids there to see so many historical pieces and amazing artwork. There are five different art rooms you can visit for free, and there are more exhibitions available if you’re willing to pay.

Free art gallery with a cafe and a shop. There's also an exhibition currently (With These Hands) that requires an admission charge, but I couldn't find information about it (on-site) so I chose not to visit it. However, the free exhibitions are nice on their own. Definitely worth a visit.

A really cool art gallery with some great Newcastle glass and pottery. Short walk from Manors and Monument stations. Good cafe as well! 😀

The Laing Art Gallery features an impressive mix of British art, from classic oil paintings to contemporary exhibitions. Housed in a charming Edwardian building, the gallery offers well-curated and informative displays. Admission is free, and the friendly staff make your visit even better. There’s also a cosy café to relax in after exploring the art, and a playroom for kids, which closes at 15:30 for cleaning. It’s the perfect spot to enjoy art in the heart of Newcastle.

Great gallery. Missed out on one star due to the gift shop not stocking much related to their own collection. Still a great place to visit.

I had a truly delightful morning at the Laing Art Gallery. The space is beautifully curated, with themed galleries providing the perfect setting for an engaging afternoon.

Lovely place to sit, the Ryder Deck needs at least one more sofa as those benches are far too hard for the elderly to sit on. The youngsters seem to hog the only soft seat up there. Review will be five stars when you get at least one more sofa up there 👍

Tagging Newcastle Library, but only because Google won't let me pin the whole city 😉. My first meeting with Newcastle was a while ago down on the Quayside. Every season paints it differently - spring blossoms, autumn's yellow leaves, winter snow (though it never lingers for long). Some things never change though: the runners, who seem to wear the same kit all year round and the party girls - brave, sassy and brighter than the North's strict architecture itself. Best views? Walk over from Gateshead by one of the bridges or park on the Eldon Square rooftop and see the city almost at eye level with St James' Park and Grey's Monument. That's Newcastle to me: bold contrasts and unstoppable energy.

Incredible place! Lots of books on the subject. There are also books on Photography and Design. Lots of space for quiet reading and working on the material!

This must be the biggest & most well-presented library I've ever visited. The staff were very polite, the selection of reading material is unreal and the building is very clean & tidy. I only had the chance to stop by for 5 minutes (like a total tourist I turned up 10 minutes before closing time) but I'd love to visit again and see what the library has to offer. Fantastic place.

First went to the children section to find the treasure chest then went to booking of bugs and stuff. The services from the all the libraries and the staff have been amazing this summer holiday and all free . Just book

I preferd the old central library, call me old fashioned but I like libraries with books and silence. This modern interpretation of a library is part creche with screaming children, plus I don't like sharing a space with the city's drug addicts. My heart goes out to any students trying to study and to general members of the public who just want some peace and quiet to read and relax.

A good place to read a book or work on your laptop, away from the hassle of the city centre. It is ‘more than perfect’ place to socialise - I have always met friendly people who like to chat. There are: 1. A coffee shop with limited options (good enough though); 1. three-hour computer access; and 2. printing and photocopying However, the City Library is rather limited in terms of borrowing books.

As a local north east museum, it is not bad. I like their portrait art or just any with humen in it, not many nature art capture my eyes, expect the Flemish parrot arts. Their collection of eggs and antlers from the left room are way more interesting. I think it was in the left or right room, there were some mini tile collections are quite impressive. They also sale some V& A products which is surprising. The only thing I don’t like is some tables and chairs that’s the in main halls and in the right room. I think when they don’t have event, they can put it away, so people have more space to walk around. However, it appears they have very few staff so maybe that’s why they just left. Overall, it’s a nice place to spend an hour at. Wonder how their event is, but you have to contact them directly ask for the details of events.

Had a wonderful time! The displays were fascinating and full of history, and the craft and drawing event was inclusive with outstanding instructors. A really enjoyable and welcoming experience.

It is worth the visit! Totally enjoyed my visit and the guy there,must be the curator,is so nice and friendly and knowledgeable 👍👍👍👍

Very friendly staff! It was nice to view the old pictures and statues. Mr Shipley definitely is a great collector! Respect 💯 Pictures were mostly christ related which was religiously cool

Really excellent museum- a real gem. Try a Saturday when everyone is out shopping 👍🏼 had the place to ourselves. Beautiful displays and immaculate galleries. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly too.

Walkable from Newcastle, though it's easier on the way back as it's downhill. I spent twice as long as planned. Stunning ceramics collection, enough fascinating and satisfying paintings to take me back...and the warm, helpful staff that every decent Geordie institution provides for free.

Amazing pictures and artifacts with films of gateshead in times past. Beautiful building and free entry

Dunston Staiths in Gateshead is a fascinating historical site with a unique charm. The wooden structure and its industrial heritage provide a glimpse into the area's past. The views along the river are lovely, and it’s a great spot for a leisurely walk or some photography. While it could benefit from a bit more maintenance and informational signage, the overall experience is enriching. Definitely worth a visit for history enthusiasts and those looking to explore something different.

Worth a visit as one of the biggest timber structures in Europe. Access is limited so check out when the open days are. Parking is a challenge so be prepared to walk a bit.

Stroll along the Tyne at Dunston. The Staithes, the largest wooden structure in Europe was sadly not open for access this morning, but good views anyway

My brother, my two nephews and I visited Dunston Staiths—it’s an interesting and remarkable wooden structure. Originally built in 1893 to load coal from North Durham onto ships, it still lives on as a heartbeat of industrial history. Visually striking, with real atmosphere—definitely a 4-star experience for me.

You get to see up and down the river from a completely different perspective, it’s definitely worth the walk / climb up the stairs! When the market is on, there is always a fantastic and friendly atmosphere. A definite feel of community spirit.

1n 1972 I was on a ship that loaded coal here for Deptford Creek in London. I remember a pub just outside called the Cross Keys. I'm just reading a book by a chap that went to sea in 1925 and he mentions both of these. The Staiths and the pub. I have also seen it in an episode or maybe two of Vera.

It is a rare sight, it has got to be seen.

I was unaware of this theatre until very recently when I attended the Kate Butch show. The performance space is well designed with an excellent rake and lots of legroom. Friendly staff in the box office and the café. Plenty of room to sit in the foyer whilst waiting for the show to begin.

My daughter was very happy to go to Primary Ballet dance classes every Saturday morning until their Shimmer performance when she couldn't participate despite having signed the consent form and her presence at the rehearsal the day before. For some obscure reason we've never been on their mailing list and didn't receive any information about the time she had to be there on the day of the performance nor that we had to book tickets. We arrived shortly before the performance starting time and were told that all the tickets were sold out and that she should have been there 2 hours prior to the show. We would have been OK to not assist to the show as we could understand them not letting us in without tickets but the most important was for our daughter to dance with everyone! She even picked an outfit for the occasion and was left crying without a word of sympathy from the staff. The only thing we got was a "Sorry about that." I've sent an email to Dance City as well as contacted them via twitter but nobody came back to me to give me any sort of explanation and apologies. Disgraceful behaviour.

Kids loved it, Abbi was a great help. Only downside is cafe closes at 2pm Sundays

We recently had our last wedding dance lesson at Dance City, and we couldn't be happier with our experience. Our wonderful teacher, Sue, was incredibly patient, supportive, and skilled. She helped us learn and perfect the dance routine we picked online, turning what initially seemed like a daunting task into an enjoyable and rewarding experience. Thanks to Sue, we feel prepared and excited to perform our dance on our big day. If you’re looking for a talented dance instructor, we highly recommend Sue at the Dance City!

A welcoming & flourishing venue, providing a base to many arts and dance enterprises, including the nationally & locally recognised Eliot Smith Dance Company. Well worth visiting and supporting. Café is very reasonable too!

My kids (6 and 8) took part in the Easter Dance Camp and it was amazing. They've never been to Dance City before, but they both loved it. The staff were so lovely and supportive and the performance on the last day was brilliant. You wouldn't believe what the children achieved in just a few days. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend a holiday dance camp to other families. My son has never danced before and he had an amazing time. It was a great experience and lots of fun.

First time visit. I phoned in advance to check tap class was suitable for a beginner. Was told it was all abilities and yes, but it was most definitely not. Left after 15/60 minutes feeling like I couldn’t dance. Facilities and studio were very clean and range of classes looks good, but marketing of classes isn’t right.

The Common Room in Neville Hall was a lovely location to hear four excellent musicians (Aurora 4) play a candlelight concert (Hans Zimmer themes)

Visited for a classical concert. For me, the venue was better than the music (but it's a great venue for live performances). Apart from the great history of the building, it's stunning inside, with a great vaulted ceiling and stained glass windows. Very handy for the Central Station.

Beautiful building. Perfect setting for the candlelight concert. Would happily visit again,

A really impressive building that is steeped in history. So impressed by the great hall and the lecture theatre and ended our visit with a nice coffee in the cafe

Historical building with good displays and plenty to do for children,has a nice tea room/bar.

Fabulous for concerts, just recently, the Ryton Singers had their concert here, it was absolutely fantastic! Go girls 💞🙌🫶

Absolutely beautiful building. Great and friendly staff. Went to see some local band's play probably only 200 people there at the most and the bar ran out of beer I've never ever been to a bar that ran dry .

I like the Quayside of River Tyne, such an amazing place!. Sage Gateshead is a concert venue and also a centre for musical education, located in Gateshead on the south bank of the River Tyne, in North East England. It opened in 2004 and is occupied by the North Music Trust. The venue is part of the Gateshead Quays development, which also includes the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art and the Gateshead Millennium Bridge.

Great place

It is a great building, there's view accross the river Tyne & the Millenium Bridge & the Baltic. Then you enter the venue where the music will be played & that looks fantastic. In come the orchestra, because I went there to listen to the music of Star Wars over the nine films, some were in "costume" Princess Leia, Chewbakka & the conductor with a Darth Vader mask. The ensemble the Royal Northern Sinfonia was really good, the accoustics fabulous & I had a really nice evening with the music of John Williams.

Great venue. Good to be able to stand up - a few rows of front stalls were removed. Hadn't seen this here before. Made for a better gig Father John Misty was superb.

I had never been here before. Always meant to come but then JADE was on and I obviously had to go as quickly as possible. I like the space. It’s great for music and worked well with the standing. Good views and amazing sound. Toilets aren’t the best but they’re are functional. It’s a great venue though.

A lovely venue. We had a drink before the show, plenty of space to stand/sit and chat. Staff were friendly. Needed to check bags in larger than A4 size which a kind staff member told us before we climbed steps to level 3 but we're otherwise unaware. Very clean and good seating area.

Great sound and a fantastic location for my first visit to the north east. Only downfall was not being able to take alcohol from the bar into the seated area but overall very happy

Saw Adam Ant at the Glasshouse recently...what a venue!!! The venue staff are amazing, really welcoming, everyone smiled at us, the auditorium area is fantastic the acoustic's are brilliant, the area is accessible in wheelchairs, the staff I noticed where incredibly helpful with patrons in wheelchairs allowing them to store the chair out the auditorium if they want to. It's easy to get to within the city & plenty of parking around the venue. All in all I'd love to come back soon! Thanks for helping to make a memorable evening ☺️

This is a review for joining as an access member online. A lady called Rebecca was brilliant in helping me. Im currently out of area in Manchester but there is a gig coming up although next year I didnt want to miss out. As the tickets are on sale Friday but the application can take upto 10 days! I sent the application electronically as it does say you can do it in person but thats not an option for me. I also attached a note explaining that I am wanting to specifically get tickets for the upcoming sale in 3 days and asked for help or advice on the best way to do it as an access person. Anyway Rebecca had my application sorted within the hour! Which is amazing. Obviously Im not saying they can do that all the time, as it must depend what they have going on and how many applications. I did send extra information which might of helped as I am on other schemes. However I wanted to leave a positive review for someone who I feel has gone above and beyond and got it sorted for me so quickly. This means hopefully now I can get tickets for the show I really want to see which is fantastic, so I can get excited now. Its brilliant when a venue are so helpful and make it easy for you as unfortunately some places dont. Rebecca also sent me useful information in her return email with how to book online or ring for tickets so Im ready to go. Thanks Rebecca and thanks Glasshouse international I look forward to the show and visiting the Venue next year.

There's always a holiday atmosphere on Newcastle Quayside. Iconic views, Baltic gallery, Millennium Bridge, plenty of pubs and restaurants. A lovely place for an evening stroll. The open air market on a Sunday is great for food, crafts, art and ice cream. In summer there's often special events like the beach resort or a tall ship, and the Baltic always has something new on display for a winter's day.

Totally iconic, I love this bridge. Work has just started on a restoration which seems long overdue. Rust, rot, flaked paint. Poor really, but at least help is on the way for this UK landmark.

The Tyne Bridge is undeniably an iconic symbol connecting Newcastle and Gateshead, embodying the spirit and resilience of the region. When it opened it was the largest single-span bridge globally, and it remains a striking piece of engineering to this day. Walking across the bridge offers breathtaking views of the River Tyne and the surrounding cityscape. At sunset, the scenery is especially beautiful, casting warm hues across the skyline—a perfect backdrop for photos.

Beautiful Views, a highly recommended Landmark for photography when travelling in Newcastle because of how iconic it is.

Brilliant bridge on a nice clear day you can see the whole of Newcastle i like the way it's been built the shape the time taken to build it must have been long but well worth it. We came from Birmingham 5 hour drive to see the sights and it never disappointed brilliant city

Beautiful bridge on river Tyne. They offer beautiful views or river Tyne and surrounding areas

Great engineering at its best. Great views from here overlooking the Swing Bridge and High Level Bridge as well as a great view of parts of the city. Bridge can be noisy as used by all types of vehicles. Wide pavements however if you have children with you, they must not be out of your sight due to the constant vehicular traffic.

This is one of Newcastle's free museums. It was a quiet weekday when I visited. Not been since childhood some 40 years ago, so it was good to go back. Spent a few hours looking at the different aspects of the museum. The Ancient Egypt section was my favourite. Well worth a visit to the Planetarium if you have an interest in the planets, stars and the universe. We watched from Earth to the Universe. Can recommend it.

Review: This review is specifically about the Hadrian’s Wall section of the museum. It was exactly what I had hoped for before beginning my exploratory journey through the Hadrian’s Wall area. The displays offer superb descriptions and are very well laid out. There were only a few visitors in that part of the hall; I was able to take my time and really enjoy the exhibits. One small note: many of the information panels are positioned very low, near the base of the displays, and the lighting in that area isn’t always ideal for reading them, so you often have to crouch or kneel to see the text clearly—something that can be a bit challenging after a while. To be thorough, it takes approximately 90 minutes to go through the Roman and Anglo-Saxon areas of the museum. One plus is that, by seeing where along Hadrian’s Wall the items I was most interested in were discovered, I was able to add several more locations to visit on my trip here. Still, it was everything I’d hoped for. Having visited the area some 30 years ago, I’m simply happy to be back again and to see it presented with such care and detail.

I can't believe this place is free to visit. It's a very good place to learn British history. There is an Egyptian museum as well, with mummies on display. A must-go place with children. It's beautifully managed, and the staff is very kind.

Great museum, came here when I was a kid brought my kids here now bringing grandkids. Easily accessible and free ( can make a donation if you wish ) Had a few facelifts over the years but still great content.

We had the best day out for my son's birthday. The museum exhibits were amazing, we did 2 of the planetarium shows. Unfortunately the cafe was heaving but that's most likely due to school holidays. I have absolutely no complaints and we left a donation on our way out and also visited the gift shop. All staff were super friendly, helpful and they really made our day. So thank you very much! I'd love to come back again in the future.

Lovely place , friendly staff. I have enjoy the exhibitions. Worth going

spent a lot of time here as a child nd revisited ! Fantastic displays and so much to see I was so tired by the end ! lots of things to see and discuss. Although Gift shop option were a bit mediocre all extremely childish toys.

Me & my wife went to see WWE live at the arenas on August 24th 2025. We have been to the arena before, but this time we had different seats, which were way better than the previous time. Parking; For the actual arena itself, there is a public street around five minutes walk away which is free parking if you can get a space. If you can’t, the arena does offer parking and so does a car wash nearby which we paid £10. The arena: They charge £9.50 for a pint, which is absolutely insane and not worth the money. The queues for the merchandise stand is also absolutely ridiculous and no order whatsoever which you have people pushing in wherever they can with no one managing this at all. The event itself was pretty good and the seating in the arena overall isn’t bad as you can get a pretty good view from anywhere you sit. The photos provided are from seats in Block 102, Row K, Seats: 68 & 69

Great arena, and lots of accessible areas. Only issues were: slightly over zealous security staff, huge scrum in the entrance and ridiculously high soft drink prices. Enormous queues too, which could have been improved by having separate, signposted soft drinks areas. Also, there was a water fountain but you had to queue to get a plastic glass from the bar (no refillable water bottles allowed). Nonetheless great seating, fab views, and a brilliant show by Peter Kay.

Had a fantastic time at WWE and for my first time at the arena it was a great place to visit!!

John Bishop gig was awesome! Great seats and very very funny 😁

Fantastic venue, saw Riverdance at weekend Easy entry, easy exit, great sound, however only issue was lack of info as to how to access area that was apparently closed off No info despite guard being on duty as we arrived at the stairs, had to ask after waiting 20 minutes to be told stairs were blocked off but we could enter in via main arena then walk up to our seats!! A simply sign could have prevented confusion Other than that, perfect

One of the smaller arenas I've been too but that makes it a better experience as it's not as busy. Staff were friendly and helpful. No issues entering or leaving. Only issue really is the cost of drinks. 2 oasis £9.20 😂

My wife and I had a wonderful time at the Arena. The Arena is showing its age now and it’s very stuck in the 1970s Parking is confusing especially if you disabled. Food is not good. The show and presentation and the staff all first class.

Attended an 80's concert by candlelight. Lovely atmosphere. The staff on the door and the bar/cafe friendly - cakes on offer looked amazing but didnt sample - one for another visit! Lots of space to move out of people's way and dance. Good venue but a little chilly being a cathedral so dancing warms you up.

A nice Cathedral but I dislike new modern furniture being introduced where they clearly don’t fit and here is a good example, nothing appears in keeping. What I liked though was seeing how some homeless people were able to find a seat and rest here from the rain, get warmth and comfort. It’s what a religious building should be doing and looking to reach out.

Lovely and very beautiful free to enter cathedral. Was greeted by kind staff who made sure to tell me where things were and that I could ask questions if I wished. Lots of gorgeous stained glass windows, there are toilets and a cafe as a well as a small gift shop.

Been spoilt,the pews are gone, the laid up regimental colours hidden away on some dingy corner. Place of worship now more often a concert venue full of drunks. No wonder the C of E is becoming a joke.

First time in the Cathedral for a music event. It is an amazing building and the acoustics were very good. Not the real Fleetwood Mac but they were a decent band. Little bit of a trek to the bar area but its good to see that buildings of this type are being used in new ways and being supported by the public.

Beautiful cathedral in the centre of Newcastle. Beautiful architecture, stained glass windows, crypt, and welcoming staff ⛪ Gift shop and cafe on site too 👍🏻

Some if the best stain glass I have seen. The various community engagement areas are exactly as these very large church spaces should be utilised to make them relevant to the local populas. Very impressed with the idea of taking the inside back to its roots.

Came today for our first time after seeing good things about it on social media and after reading the good reviews on Google. My daughter is a big reader so I thought this place would be brilliant for her but we left feeling fairly disappointed. We were only able to visit 2 of the rooms as the rest were either closed or had paid-for activities running in them which we had no idea about. We saw the Tiger exhibit and the Famous Five one. Apart from that, we couldn't see anything else and were really gutted not to be able to see the Mog exhibit. Glad it was free, I would've been really annoyed if I had to pay an entry fee. There could be a lot more available to see, especially during the summer holidays

I went here with a friend and a 12 month and 14 month old. Gallery: lovely nostalgic sketches for adults. Not much to do for babies-2 year olds. Dress up, colouring in, role play for older kids. Themed story areas. My little one liked the lit up arch on the 4th floor the most- would be nice to introduce a young ones story themed sensory area maybe? We turned up and the story time event was fully booked along with the craft sessions. Maybe should have some space for walk-ins? The gallery spaces desperately needed the floors cleaning and dusting. Cafe: not suitable for nut allergies. It sells peanut Graze products. There were peanuts all over the table and it was only wiped clean. You’d think they wouldn’t sell nuts in a children’s centre where millions of kids have nut allergies? Sold sandwiches and cake. Friend said cake was very good. FYI about £4 for a hot chocolate. The high chair straps were broken. Toilets: 1 baby change in women’s, 1 in men. We queued. Accessibility: due to the nature of the building there is only one lift and we had to wait quite a while for it on each floor. There are also a lot of doors which is hard with a pram. It’s brilliant to promote reading for children and we’re lucky to have this venue in the north east. But I think it would be nicer with an older child if you could get booked onto an event, sit and read stories, colour in, role play etc. Otherwise there’s not much to do for a 0-2 year old.

What a gem! From a fantastic cafe (with such friendly staff), to rooms of books, dressing up clothes, creative writing possibilities - great for bringing children of all ages.

Really enjoyed the Judith kerr exhibitions. Having seen the tiger one in York a few years ago, I loved the new mog one. Excellent bookshop too.

I adore this children's literature-themed place very much. The first floor is the bookshop and a big cafe. The second to fourth floors are galleries for presenting different authors’ artworks. It was very nice to see how many cute hand drawings and decor they demonstrated. I like how they designed some places for kids to hide and play. Also, they have giant toys displayed on two floors which are based on the characters from children’s books. It is such an amazing combo of a bookshop and galleries to go to, especially for kids with their families.

Absolutely lovely place if you and your family love books. Staff are amazing 👏

Amazing centre for children's literature, stories and informative exhibitions. Cafe, toilets, baby change and bookshop on site. Cafe and bookshop free admission. Very well presented and ideal due families and younger children. Full of attractive, well designed themed exhibitions on children's literature which regularly change. Would recommend, ideal for 2 - 11 year olds.

Fabulous five star tour yesterday at the Tyne Theatre and Opera House. Wonderful to learn about one of our iconic buildings and its rocky history up to today. Work continues hence covers on the seats. Many thanks to the guides and team for looking after us. If you want to know more about the theatre in our great city-do the tour 🙏

Fantastic behind the scenes tour of this Grade 1 listed theatre. Restored to Victorian spec, the wooden scenery mechanism is the only one in the country which is still working.

A big thank you to James, Michael and Alan for taking the Newcastle City Guides on a theatre tour today. Very interesting and informative, especially the history and understatement workings.

The guided tours are excellent. The volunteer guides are friendly and knowledgable and you get to see the backstage areas and dressing rooms in addition to the auditorium. The intricate Victorian machinery beneath the stage to operate the trapdoors is especially interesting. And you get a free coffee or tea afterwards.

Had a fantastic tour of the theatre, the guides were very knowledgeable. Lots to see that you don't normally get access to. Amazing to see how things work behind the scenes. You do need to book in advance, but definitely recommend it.

Was an amazing tour! The tour guides were lovely and very funny too! Highly recommend this tour to friends and family! 🥰💖

Fab tour, really interesting! Volunteers were so knowledgeable and passionate! Loved seeing the working understage!

Addicted to the Naked Deli! Delicious healthy gluten-free food! Particularly love the "healthy" chocolate bars - would go as far to say prefer them over old school chocolate bars!

I used to be obsessed with the Naked Deli, loved that their food was so tasty without the guilt. However the last few times I've been, it just isn't the same, the quality of food just isn't how it used to be unfortunately. On my last visit we got the chicken satay and it was so dry! It's still okay, just nothing to rave about.

It’s really tasty! The staff are kind and helpful! The salmon tastes very fresh and the sweet potato is wonderful and the broccoli is a true delight! The textures and flavours are perfect! Even a family member who I was with (who is a very picky eater) is even wanting to come back and try some!! So glad I found this place, it’s fantastic!! 🏅😁

First time visiting, happened to be in the area and was tempted by the reviews. The staff member on today was really helpful, food was really nice and fabulous value for money. My breakfast did me for lunch too! Worth a visit for sure

Look, anyone who can make kale taste DELICIOUS is an absolute legend! I would never have ordered it had I known but I'm so glad I did! Healthy and delicious! Is it witchcraft?! I have no idea but I'll definitely be coming back! If only I knew you can double your protein for £2.50, it's my only regret! 🤣

Order from here quite a lot but today’s delivery was terrible. The broccoli was yellow and tasted sour. Won’t be ordering again. Unacceptable serving food that is clearly well beyond its best.

Eating out and not feeling guilty about it! Never fails to disappoint! Tasty, healthy food. Lovely staff and quick service! Wide range menu for food and drinks, something for everyone! You must try the matcha latte with almond milk and the smoothies!

Great fun, particularly for couples who might feel a bit awkward on their third date. It's very entertaining and the food is delicious. The Beef Nachos with jalapeños are absolutely yummy!

Loved it. Our first visit to see Hayley Ellis. She was hilarious but into the venue. Great selection of drinks, staff were all amazing and the venue as a comedy club was fantastic. Will definitely be joining as members and more regular visit. Well done Team The Stand, Newcastle! 👍

Great night of comedy! We got there right at 6:30 and got great seats. It did fill up quickly, so glad we were there early. It was also great to have food service. While the line to order was long, the food was super quick to come out and delicious! Drinks were also good and a good price! I’d come back for a show again. Joe Heenan was a great host. They certainly pick on the people in the first row or two, so be prepared for that!

The basement is a great comedy club only one thing I can find as an inconvenience, places to put your drinks as not every where has a table. You might leave your drink under a chair if someone is minding it for you. The rest of the place. Perfect lay out, pliiars and other obstacles do not obstruct viewing, very fast accurate bar staff durring intervals and the place overall has a nice cozy vibe to it.

Thankyou Jason Byrne !! Us northern lot were in the palm of your hand in absolute fits of laughter 😃 Great venue and atmosphere. The crowd were fully participating and comedy gold the people you picked (The lady in the coat & Dan with his mam eeee🤣)You were clearly having fun too and we got extra time 🙏Absolute one off genius comedian .Count us in next tour x Helen & Karen

Really canny local bar and venue. The service is good, staff seem friendly and happy to help. Food was nice and served reasonably fast. Only thing I'll mark em down on is the fact they don't have actual bottles of sauce. Like £1.50 for a tiny sachet of mayo is a rip. Next time I'll bring my own to avoid any disappointment eh :p

Julie been to the stand Newcastle so disappointing the compare was excellent and the first act was so good all the rest were awful!!! The worst one was apparently the headliner was shocking!!!!!! We have been to the stand Newcastle a lot and this one was the worst one !!!! Just one last thing the bar staff are amazing!!!

Neat museum that's definitely worth a visit if you're interested in Hadrian's Wall. Entry tickets are discounted as of writing this review, I think it was just under £4 (you can buy at the museum). It's easy to get to, only a ~3-minute walk from the Wallsend metro station. I went on a Wednesday afternoon and there was only one other small group that showed up after me so it's quite relaxed. There were an informative gallery about the site and surrounding area's history and a viewing platform for the site, and you can also walk on the site itself. Just across the road, there's a separate section of the site where there's an actual section of the wall alongside a recreation you can go up on. Unfortunately, it seemed like some of the side galleries and the Roman bathhouse recreation were closed during my visit, not sure when those will be re-opened.

Visited on a free English Heritage day and glad we did! So much to see and learn about, very well laid out with a map to guide you. Loads to buy in the gift shop as keepsakes or gifts and friendly staff on hand

In general it’s a nice place to visit. We walked the wall from Bowness on Solway to Segedunum so we were going to stop here anyway. Be advised that this isn’t part of English Heritage, so your pass won’t work here…it’s separate.

Three main themes: the viewing tower with a birds eye view of the fort (plus video reconstruction), access to the remains at ground level then under cover explanations and exhibits explaining what you have seen (plus a gift shop!!). Targeted at youngsters with 'touch it/build it/dress up' features and adult explanations. A family well crafted experience.

A pretty shocking lack of engagement with colonialism in the history exhibits, even where it is explicitly alluded to. The Roman stuff was great though, well presented with lots of cool finds tucked away in the cabinets. Appreciated all the engagement activities too!

The exhibition on the ground floor is amazing and i lost myself in it for far longer than i had planed too. There's aspects of the exhibition that I imagine would be interesting for every age group and the text to object ratio is very good, I felt like it was just enough without being overwhelming. The shop also has a good amount of books relevant to the exhibitions

If your only visiting Roman sites in Newcastle then go, however other locations have much better Roman site remains. The museum was ok, but much more geared up for schools and kids.

Quite fond of The Hancock, pretty reliable. Decent interior, large screens, clean and tidy, space is well utilised in terms of tables / seats. Great outdoor area too. Menu has a better variety than most I’d say. Quality of food is what you’d expect from pub grub - lowkey, unpretentious, no bells and whistles, simple and consistent. Sometimes that’s all you need, just a chill, laid back meal with a pint. My go-to is the vegetarian sausage, mash, peas and gravy, with a side of the drunken mushrooms, would also recommend the cheese & jalapeño donuts. My only criticism is that the staff aren’t the friendliest. Really generous happy hours and meal days including Mon-Fri, 5-8pm, £3.25 drinks. Mon-Fri, 12-6pm, meal & soft drink £7.75 (can upgrade to alcoholic drink + £1). I also believe students get a 10% discount, and think you get a complimentary drink if you sign up to their newsletter. Certainly more than most places offer, can’t fault it.

My 22 year old friend with a valid student ID was served 2 drinks without being questioned for ID. On ordering her third drink she realised she had forgotten her ID and calmly accepted she could not be served but wished to remain on the property until her friend had finished her drink (4:30pm). She was then followed outside to where we were sitting for the past hour and aggressively asked to leave the premises. Bar staff were rude and shouted at us as we were having a casual drink in the sun. Disappointed with the lack of consistent rules and how staff belittled me and my friend.

Asked at the bar if they’d be able to put commentary on somewhere for the F1, as they have done before. This time we were just flat refused so we left and went to the Junction instead who were much more helpful.

Thank you for the best Guinness in the lovely out door area. The lovely bar maid saved my bacon by picking up my wallet that I had dropped. We are so very grateful for you kindness and honesty. We will definitely be visiting again! Highly recommended x

We hired the upstairs part of the Hancock pub for my stepson's 21st party , from the first contact to booking the room to us all leaving just after 11pm the staff & manager made sure everything was done to perfection , if possible I would give 100/10 to the whole team who run this amazing establishment. The Hancock is a great place to come for a nice drink & food , the staff are friendly & helpful & ready to make sure your time there is the best ever , all the catering is done the kitchen staff & it shows just how good pub food should be , when the food was being served you could see it had been thought out so well & we were all extremely pleased with every aspect of the buffet from presentation to taste . The atmosphere inside is a very relaxed one & the whole place is a credit to all who work there to make it the success it is . I would have no doubts about booking the Hancock again & would recommend it to anyone who asked what it is like , the biggest of thank you's to all the staff there who made it a great night for us all ♥️♥️♥️♥️🤘🤘🤘🤘🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺

If you're a football fan in Newcastle looking for a solid place to catch the game, The Hancock is a brilliant shout. We watched the Leeds v Newcastle match here, and the atmosphere was spot on, lively, passionate, but still friendly. Plenty of big screens around the pub, so no matter where you're sat, you've got a clear view of the action. The crowd was buzzing, especially with the local Newcastle fans in full voice, but there was a mix of supporters and no hassle, jus good banter and shared love of the game. Drinks were well-priced (which is always appreciated), and service at the bar was quick even though the place was packed for the match. We stayed for a couple of hours after full-time and the vibe remained chilled and welcoming. If you’re in the Toon and want to watch live sport with a proper pub crowd, The Hancock is definitely worth checking out. We'll be back for the next match!

Wonderful quaint little spot, comfortably nestled just outside the the city centre. A hidden gem if you will. I was astounded by the vibrant atmosphere and pleasant ambiance effervescing from the very foundations of this establishment. The pizza was imaaculate, the pints were cold and the vibe was well and truly lit my dudes. Clinique's service was second to none, she really pulled out all the stops with the food recommendations and I left with a full stomach and a cheeky buzz on. My word, time to sample the neighbouring museum!

Gorgeous little city farm! We spent a lovely hour having a look around- an hour is probably the maximum unless also visiting the cafe due to the size, but there's lots to do in the surrounding Ouseburn valley/area so it's a perfect addition to a day out. The farm has a variety of traditional farm animals, birds and tropical animals to visit. There is also a beautiful garden area with flowers, plants and sculptures/art work. The farm is fantastically maintained and I could access almost all of it on my mobility scooter.

Visited Ouseburn Farm today with our Grandson and I can honestly say I was pleasantly surprised and impressed we visited the coffee shop first and was greeted by Lewis who was a very charming young man , we only had cold drinks as it was such a hot day but we will definitely go back the food looked amazing a great selection.Then we made our way around the farm everywhere was so clean animals pens were immaculate there’s always someone cleaning and seeing to the animals, We recently visited Jesmond Dene pets corner and was so disappointed with the lack of animals and the vast amount of RATS and the sate of the grounds and cafe but not here Ouseburn Farm was 10 out of 10 cleanliness , coffee shop , little gift shop and very friendly staff 100% will be revisiting.Keep up the great work guys 😁

A place im more than happy to donate too. Excellent work guys!!! Farm is free, parking is poor little to none. And there is a nice wild walk instead of all animals being enclosed. Biggest pigs ive ever seen also

Very nice place to go for a bit of relaxing Is not like a huge farm but lots of different animals you can see in there

Really a nice small farm for entertainment of kids. Free with no charges. Usually close on Monday but luckily during school off it was open on Monday as well.

such a wholesome concept, farm is free and can buy food from the shop for the ducks/ chickens, cafe was also really nice and cheap and staff were all so lovely! definitely will be back :)

I've been here so many times over the years and I love coming back to see all of the animals. It's a lovely, peaceful, and well looked after area with animals to pet and feed, as well as a lovely garden area to stroll through too. I will definitely be back again in the future.

Busy pub, was at two of its spaces Clunny 2 and Clunny 1, full disabled access to all areas, staff were good, seating available in Clunny2 more of a standing venue in 1, but you can bring seats in from the bar, if you need to sit. Good car parking nearby.

What an absolutely amazing place. As a first time visit it was a bit maze like if you look around C2 as well with it's staircase but what a fantastic set up! Good selection if beers on cask and keg and a lovely looking pub. Then you go round the corner through what looks like a cupboard door and you are in a little music venue with it's own small bar. Brilliant atmosphere and absolutely loads going on, pretty much something every night. Absolute shining light for real ale and the music industry. (We saw Reverend Peyton and his Big Damn Band and they were superb.)

Nice bar with lots of drink choices. Staff are really friendly and helpful. Lots of seatting inside and out. Venue for bands is great. Decent sound and different capacity rooms available.

Lovely little venue, up close to the performing singers/groups...

Been here twice to see some live music. Very small gig room (can hold about 300 people) and it becomes hot very quick but still enjoyable! The drinks are on the pricier side but as to be expected. Overall good experience 🤩

Amazing food!!! Lovely vibes and friendly staff as well. Would recommend to anyone for a nice afternoon out.

This was a heck of a place, went to see Holy Moly and the Crackers here. Great non alcohol options, excellent vibe and a mosh pit. The staff were great, all was safe and I loved the decor, this place is seriously cool. I felt so like I was part of the ‘in’ crowd.

We went to see Bad Lads, which is an extremely harrowing depiction of life in the Medomsley Detention Centre. The 3 actors did a great job, especially the BSL signer/actor. The theatre itself is completely accessible, although I found the tables a bit too close together to place my feet comfortably. I love this little theatre. No steps/lift, all on one level. Cold water to help yourself to. Nice one, Live Theatre!

Great venue and worthwhile organisation...One of the most fertile crucibles of new writing" The Guardian

Such a pretty venue with great atmosphere. I went for the Newcastle jazz festival, and the atmosphere in the undercroft in particular was spot on and really added to the impact of the band. Incredible afternoon!!

Such a lovely intimate venue. Lovely staff and the service was brilliant at the bar. Good selection of drinks to. We have a good night seeing Dogs on the Metro, a real geordie play!

A great night, fab seating and service at the bar

The Live Theatre was host to Geordie Lecturer Alex Niven. It's a good place where the action is on your lap. His book was subject to question and answer session with Michael Chaplin no less. The place was packed the q&a was very good. Excellent sound quality for those with hearing aids.

Love it if we Beat Them is their current production and you can't beat a better night out. Excellent acting, script, and production. You need to see this! I hope it transfers to the West End or at the very least, that it is recorded for digital theatre.

The first time I was here, was in 2023, I watched a contemporary play. The stage was small but the seats were comfy and the performance was good. The second time (2024) was for a stop animation film collection screening which was in a smaller room underground, and a paper art show. The third time (2025), which is this time, I went back to the main theatre to watch a shadow puppet show. I liked how they not only promote local staged plays but also work with a puppet festival every year, to introduce such unique art to a more general audience. This place is worth coming back for, especially when there are good performances going on.

Absolutely bang out of order would not allow dad or mum to watch ther own daughter perform. Not my problem if the school sent the link late or tickets being sold out. Absolutely discussed by it, when spoke on the phone as advised by the school and they would not allow us to watch our own daughter perform.

Myra’s story, the brilliant one woman show was a heartbreaking yet very funny insight into homelessness in Dublin. Fionna Hewitt Twamley plays all 16 characters with warmth and honesty and ends with a plea to the audience not to look away at all the Myra’s of this city. Northern stage please heed her request for greater publicity and book return shows. Surely the north east’s big heart is better than the empty seats we saw last night.

We came to see Cinderalla today and honestly the music, lights , costumes and acting were absolutely amazing! We were thoroughly entertained by the seamless flow of the show and had a brilliant time! Northern stage is an asset for Newcastle I always find the staff so kind and helpful even under pressure. They will go out of their way to help . The building itself is in the middle of the city so easy to travel to. We will definitely go again.

Great space, great atmosphere and a wonderful show. It was absolutely buzzing last night for I, Daniel Blake. Fabulous! People make theatre....Front of house staff are really nice and helpful.

Always a brilliant time at Northern Stage, wonderful productions put on for children and families!

Excellent evening of live entertainment. Fab line up of comedy.

We visited the final year Newcastle university fine art student exhibition and were really impressed with the presentation and quality of work. This was really one of the best displays of art we have seen anywhere and we visited multiple times just to see all of it. One of the best galleries we have visited and looking forward to visiting future exhibitions.

The current seasonal exhibit is a bit disappointing. The very abstract industrial look of art. The rest of the art is not that impressive either. Some handmade artworks mostly focus on demonstrating the shape of the material, the paintings are just too obscure. However, it is still a nice and neat small gallery (only one floor, take stairs or elevator) to walk around that is connected to the campus.

Walked in thinking one of the Shaun the sheep was in there, didn't even know this place existed - some great educational pieces, they had a great kids art session on - drawing/ kids books/ chalkboard/craft supplies etc even found out they rum a home educational group once a month which is literally perfect for us. Excited to go back - staff were very friendly 😊

I Love this place. I visit it all the time. My recent visit was to the British Abstract Artist Wilhelmina Barns-Graham. Wilhelmina Barns-Graham (1912 – 2004) was a leading member of the St Ives School of artists who contributed to the advancement of British Abstract Art in the 20th Century. I love her work

University of Newcastle exhibition space and gallery. Hosting regular exhibitions of works that vary in style, size and period. The highlight is often the annual Fine Art degree shows in June and July. Exhibiting a dizzying array of contemporary art from new artists across a range of disciplines. The gallery itself is well set out with small shop, toilets and staff to answer queries. Not a huge space but perfect for an afternoon visit. Home to the internationally significant Merzbarn by Kurt Schwitters, the only permanent exhibit in the gallery.

Giving two stars might seem harsh. I appreciate this free artistic space and the friendly staff, but the art exhibits just don't do anything for me. They don't create any emotional response. Don't get me wrong, I'm not averse to modern art, Banksy has me in fits of laughter and if art can be described as a form of presentation that can generate an emotional response, whatever that might be, then Banksy makes the grade. But I just can't find any meaning or emotional reaction to the current collection of exhibits by Catrin Huber. The Story of Kurt Schwitters life and artistic contributions is interesting, particularly his Merz Barn Wall, but once again, it doesn't do anything for me.

Modern art gallery close to city centre

Went to see Pygmalion yesterday evening. It's been 50 years since I went there, and there have been changes to the building, but the excitement of live theatre, the professionalism of the front of house and the play itself, and the 'vibe' of a place centred on the arts was undimmed - stronger if anything! We were staying just by Rye Hill, so it was poignant to see the symbolic Phoenix motif again, and a play by Bernard Shaw, who had close ties to the Peoples Theatre when it started. Community owned and run enterprises are never easy to keep going, and where the focus is the arts it's even harder. If you can, go visit. A place run successfully for the people by the people - a rare thing.

Alice in Wonderland. What can I say, was it good. 'Oh yes it was'. First time I have been here, but won't be the last, the atmosphere, the theatre, the show, all excellent, and value for money! prices were at least half of other theatres, and the kids absolutely loved it.

Thoroughly enjoyed the production of, 'And Then There Were None'. The cast were super. It was very atmospheric with humorous parts. Well done to every one, including front of house staff.

Steel Magnolias Fabulous, actors were just amazing and cast perfectly Best show i have seen in a long time Amateur or professional

Theatre, large art gallery space, Kathryn & RDWakeman show there. Welcoming place.Friendly bar staff,. Good meeting place or somewhere to relax on sofa. Especially good place for a woman to feel comfortable on her own. Limited show/opening times is only downside but they will open up for groups so look on their website.

Great place. Hollow was one of the best performances I've seen recently. Bar menu can be extended. They also have lovely images and paintings in the hall.

Went to see 'It's a wonderful life ' first time I've been to this theatre since it was revamped. Impressed with overall quality, seating comfortable, easy to see. A nice intimate theatre, well impressed with standard of acting.

Great set of supplies. Art / paint pens used for detailing work, but they have everything

Had an amazing time listening to jazz music at their jazz bar tonight! The environment is great, the staff are quite nice and patient, the singer has a beautiful voice, and the musicians are very chill and skilled as well. Also, the aisle to the bathroom and the bathroom have amazing mosaic tile paintings, so impressive. Would come back here. If you are looking for a cozy underground bar with fantastic live music and cozy environment, make sure don’t miss this place. It will surprise you. Btw, tickets are 10 pounds online and 12 pounds at the door.

An excellent expressive inks art course. Such a pleasant, positive and encouraging tutor with useful ideas and advice. Thanks. Delicious brownie in the cafe at lunchtime too.

Bex and Heather have been very helpful and very encouraging as I've taken up a different medium after many years.. it's a treasure trove and great resource , We had fun looking at Fromental chinosery and the advice was great, thanks guys. 🥰*****

Very good variety of art supplies and hand craft stuff..

Bought a tube of acrylic paint in August and at beginning of September tried to use it and it was totally dried up. Just took it back to the store end of September and they wouldn't exchange it as they incinuated I had left the top off. Won't be going back there for anything!

Lovely place .beautifully deborayed for the weddding receprion. Compact but comfortable

Went to get a print framed. Just waiting to pick it up, the frame l chose appears very good, hope the result will be great

Bought some prints here and had them framed here , perfect , highly recommend

I've had countless pictures framed by Gallagher & Turner over the years and they've never failed me. Always such high attention to detail and quality end finish!

I got a new mount cut for a picture. Fabulous job

Lovely and fascinating, albeit small exhibition and a chatty and knowledgeable staff member!

Wow. What a place. Got our cat pics framed here. Class but at a price. Not cheap.

Needed specialist framing, excellent advice and friendly service.

It is rather a small gallery and they mostly have pop or contemporary art, and they are quite generic, but once in a while, some of the art is special. I suppose depends on which artists' artworks they display. Also fortunately, it’s free and there’s like three or four floors so you can spend an excessive amount of time here. If you’re gonna go inside the first floor, you may see some art products, but nothing catches my eye. However, it’s still not too bad of a gallery considering and there’s so little of them in Newcastle.

Absolute Gem of a place, but I would have come here just to talk to the Gallery Manager, Chris Morgan. What a great guy. Because it wasn't busy we were able to talk about Art and Art galleries for a good half hour. He has hosted exhibitions abroad and is very knowledgable; just great to talk to. But I should also mention the Art as obviously that's what I went for. Exhibited in 6 rooms across three floors of this Georgian House, I think there something for everyone here. If you like Acrylic Screenprint "Pop Art" then you'll be drawn to Dan Parry-Jones exhibition on the Ground Floor. My personal favourites were the "Oil on Canvas" portraits of Mark Demsteader and the contrasting rather stark and gritty works of Sam Wood (think flat caps), both on the first floor. Being an old building there's no disabled access to upstairs areas, however, in conversation with Chris, he said he was prepared to bring art works down to the individual by prior arrangement. As with the Biscuit Factory Art Gallery nearby, I think it's a privilege to be able to go and see Art for free, particularly given these are commercially run galleries.

Came here on the shaun the sheep trail, and I didn't even know that this gallery was here. Had my bike with me, so I couldn't see inside the gallery. Will definitely be back to look inside

A lovely gallery in the perfect location to pop in for a cuppa and to admire some art. I was greeted by Chris who was warm and welcoming, and very knowledgable about the artwork and artists featured. The gallery is in a beautiful old townhouse building, and the overall environment is relaxed and friendly. Easy parking right outside. Can't wait to come back!

Lovely local gallery, in a gorgeous old town house. Chris really knows what he is talking about and helped me engage with the art and artists in more depth. The building is flooded with natural light and each floor reveals more beautiful art.

Brilliant place. Very family friendly with lots for kids to do.

amazing as always. never gets old for me and kids👌👌

It was a wonderful experience where you get to join other people and do some art mainly painting. But it's a lovely place to meet new people.

A great local art gallery. The summer exhibition is always superb. Unlike larger galleries this place affords you the chance to meet and chat with exhibiting artists. Always worth popping in.

A place of honest faith seeking God in truth, reality, openness, love, hospitality, community and art, in the world of the here and now with all is many challenges and wonders.

Went here for the Late Shows and it seemed like a nice place and the people were really friendly.

Amazing Kizomba lesson with Jeydikson Lima organised by Salseduce. J x

Nice hall to rent for functions with a kitchen and table and chairs include

Good venue for art and for community groups to book hall space.

This man is seriously talented 👏🏻 popped in this afternoon when passing and his art is the most beautiful art of the north east ive ever seen 🙌🏻 Also happens to be a real nice guy to talk too.

Always a pleasure to visit Jim in his studio. The new gallery is very good with more pictures on the wall. Just dropped our new print off at the framers and looking forward to seeing it on the wall.

This is a great little studio that offers the opportunity to meet the artist and discuss his work. Jim is always warm and welcoming.

Absolutely ART worth every penny! Jim is wonderful person. Present ideas for every occasion sorted out 😊

A lovely man and fantastic artist. We bought a print of the pub that we went to on our first date fifteen years ago 😊

Stunning art, great place to visit and browse in a beautiful location. Originals, Prints and Greetings Cards available.

Great place with loads of stunning prints and originals to choose from. Take your wallet/purse as you'll need it

Lovely ornate venue, holding approximately 2200 seated audience. I was sitting in row A, side balcony, just behind the spot lights. This, unfortunately, partially obscured my vision of the stage. Also, there was very little leg room and I am only 5ft 4! Be patient at the end of the show as there is a bottle neck when descending the stairs to leave the building. I would still definitely prefer to see more gigs here as it is more intimate than the nearby much larger arena.

Caught an amazing show here recently – we were sat in Row Y, about 25 rows from the front, and still had a great view of the stage. The lighting and sound were spot on, and the atmosphere was amazing . Definitely a great venue for live music – staff were friendly and everything felt well organised. Would happily come back for another gig◡̈

Visited with my 9 year old to see WickedlyAriana. Easy location to get to, we took the metro. Got off at Haymarket, and it was about a 4 minute walk to the venue. Security staff were friendly. Inside, the toilets and bar were down some stairs. They do remove the lids from bottles, frustrating when you are with a child. There is no food on offer except a few bar snacks such as crisps, nuts, and mini tubs of ice cream. The event we attended was a seated one. Easy to locate seats and relatively spacious/comfortable for folding chairs. It's a little dated inside, but the sound levels were good and great atmosphere. My son had the best time for his first concert.

Really good place for gigs the lights and sound systems are pretty good. There are multiple toilets and bars but beware the prices, i paid £16 for 2 pints of lager ouch. There's various genres of gigs and concerts to choose from.

Watched the Michael Jackson Man in the Mirror show which was fantastic but as a venue to buy drinks and snacks, the pricing was outrageous. Totally ripping people off. It's a shame as it's quite an intimate concert hall.

I do not feel safe attending this venue. I was forced to leave the venue with no valid reason given to me half way through the show. The staff then nudged me into the road where I fell and cut open my hand. I don’t expect to go to a music venue to then be pushed and physically hurt.

Great venue big with out being too big would live to see any band there!

Fabulous night, beautiful venue , fantastic performers.i am disabled and I was looked after so well ,thank you

Fantastic experience in a beautiful venue. A very special evening

Went there for candlelight experience Beautiful, enjoyable, talented and affordable (comparing to so many shows nowadays which are so pricey). Beautiful building however you need to do smth about your ceiling/roof before it gets too late

Enjoyable experience, very atmospheric beautiful music 🎵❤️🎶

Amazing historic building. Now an events venue in the city centre. The refurbishment and restoration are supporting local trades and suppliers. They're open for business. Go ahead and contact them.

Attended a 1920s themed event. The venue was beautiful, the drinks were reasonably priced and the staff were lovely.

Parking is bad before it was free for party goers not anymore either get a taxi walk or take a bus to this venue the staff are brilliant as is the manager service is 5 star and there is a good feel to it

Excellent private party venue - Ideal for 80-130 people. Super dance floor separate to bar area. Great choice of beers, lots of seating available and outside area if too warm. Friendly staff. Not too pricey. Highly recommended to hire for a party

A wet Thursday evening visit to see a jazz band is probably not the best introduction to a new venue, however, it was well appointed, nicely decorated, sound and lighting was good, staff were friendly. It lacked atmosphere in my opinion but that was probably down to the weather, which affected the size of the audience.

First night of this year's burlesque festival in Newcastle. A great lineup of acts with wonderful performances from all. Lovely venue space with friendly helpful staff. I will be back all this week for the rest of the festival shows.

Always a good night at the swan on Fridays for salsa dancing. Great atmosphere and a nice crowd

Great place, lovely staff, unique architecture...the best salsa club in town on a Friday evening!

Jazz evening, excellent band, Hot Club du Nord, in nice cafe style performance area. Decent bar and friendly staff. The Black Swan is set in a fascinating courtyard next to the Tyne Theatre. Well worth a visit.

Great place to learn Salsa and enjoy the music 😊