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Things to do in Newcastle Upon Tyne

Newcastle Upon Tyne has 225 places to visit mapped in and around the town, with options spanning country parks & forests, gardens and driving ranges. It sits in Tyne & Wear, North East, and this page is the starting point for finding a family day out nearby.

Of these, 160 are free to visit, 49 are indoor options for a wet day, 178 are outdoors, 42 are geared towards younger children and 2 welcome dogs. The category pages and filters below help narrow things to the right sort of outing.

Among the attractions worth knowing about are Pets' Corner, Bowes Railway, Mining Institute, Charge! and Discovery Museum — follow any of them through for the address and what else is close by.

Happy to travel a little further? Whitley Bay is close by with more to see.

What’s on offer in Newcastle Upon Tyne

  1. 01
    Country Parks & Forests
    Woodland trails and open countryside — including Quarry Park and Gosforth Central Park.
    109 places
  2. 02
    Gardens
    Planted grounds and glasshouses — including Millfield House and Planter 1.
    23 places
  3. 03
    Driving Ranges
    Practice bays and lessons — including High Gosforth Park Golf Club and Heworth Golf Club.
    21 places
  4. 04
    Playgrounds
    Outdoor play areas and swings — including The Giants Den and Den building area.
    18 places
  5. 05
    Museums
    Galleries and exhibitions — including Bowes Railway and Mining Institute.
    15 places
  6. 06
    Art Galleries
    Changing art exhibitions — including The Biscuit Factory and Sidegate Gallery.
    10 places

Browse categories

Days Out with Kids42Indoor Things to Do49Outdoor Things to Do178

Good to know

How many things are there to do in Newcastle Upon Tyne?

This guide maps 225 places to visit in and around Newcastle Upon Tyne. Browse the categories on this page to narrow them down by the kind of day out you want.

What are the best-known attractions in Newcastle Upon Tyne?

Recognisable names near Newcastle Upon Tyne include Pets' Corner, Bowes Railway, Mining Institute and Charge!. Each has its own page with location, attributes and nearby alternatives.

Where can I find free things to do in Newcastle Upon Tyne?

160 of the places listed for Newcastle Upon Tyne are free to enter, among them parks, beaches and nature spots. The "Free things to do" view gathers them together.

What is there to do in Newcastle Upon Tyne on a rainy day?

49 indoor options are recorded near Newcastle Upon Tyne — soft play, museums, bowling and the like — so a wet day need not stop a visit. The "Indoor" view lists them.

Is the information on Newcastle Upon Tyne kept up to date?

Listings are drawn from open mapping data and refreshed as places are added or change. Opening hours and prices are best confirmed with each venue before visiting.