A Complete Guide To Newcastle City Centre

Newcastle Upon Tyne, simply known as Newcastle, is a city located on the northern banks of River Tyne, developed around a Roman settlement. Known all over the world for its stunning Georgian architecture, its historically significant monuments, and its stunningly designed bridges such as the Tyne Bridge and the High-Level Bridge over River Tyne, Newcastle is a stunning town with gorgeous streets to stroll through. Whether you're in town to attend a Newcastle United football game at the famed St. James Park, or just to experience the historic and compact city centre in Newcastle City, there's a lot to do in this area.

Here's a complete guide to the Newcastle city centre, and everything you need to know to explore it to the fullest.

Transport

Newcastle Central Station is located in Newcastle Upon Tyne and is the city's main railway station which falls on the East Coast Main Line, around 260 miles north of London's King's Cross Station. This train station is located just a 10-minute walk away from Newcastle City Centre and this makes it convenient to get around to and from the station. The Monument Metro Station in Newcastle Upon Tyne metro station is located in the Grey's Monument area, which provides an additional source of local transportation, through which you can explore the different parts of the city.

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Places To Visit In Newcastle City Centre

Grey Street

Grey Street runs from Grey's Monument down to the Mosley Street Junction and then continues onto Dean Street and the Quayside Area. It's an integral part of central Newcastle and is adorned with stunning Georgian architecture. You can find cozy pubs and cafes and shops to get your shopping fix here, along with being able to enjoy lovely views of the streets with their gorgeous buildings as well as those of River Tyne and its bridges. The Theatre Royal and Central Arcade are both located here, and we highly recommend visiting both.

Northumberland Street

Northumberland Street is a major shopping street in Newcastle City Centre and is the most expensive street in the UK besides London to own a shop. It's a highly coveted spot for brands, so taking a stroll here with a coffee and engaging in some retail therapy along with window shopping, makes for the perfect day out. Along with the street market, you'll find Sainsbury's, Primark, Superdrug, TK Maxx, and several other high-street favorites here. You can stop at one of the several restaurants and cafes here to grab a bite to eat.

Grainger Street

Grainger Street was built in the 1830s and was named after Richard Grainger, its builder, who also built Grey Street and Clayton Street. The Grainger Town area is known to be an important historic commercial centre of Newcastle, and most of it is protected under Newcastle's Central Conservation Area. There's a medieval 13th-century Dominican Friary here, along with what's left of the old town walls, and the iconic Grainger Market.

Eldon Square Shopping Centre

The iconic Eldon Square Shopping Centre opened in 1976 and has since been integral for those who want to spend a day shopping in Newcastle. At the time of its opening, it made history as the largest city centre shopping establishment in the UK. You can find absolutely everything here now, from electronics stores to the best clothing stores, and several food and drink options.

Gateshead Millennium Bridge

Covering the distance between the Gateshead Arts Quarter and the Quayside area over the River Tyne, the Gateshead Millennium Bridge is a stunning pedestrian and cyclist bridge. This is an award-winning structure that was designed and built by Wilkinson Eyre and Gifford and is also referred to as the 'Winking Eye Bridge' due to its unique shape. It opened for public use in 2001. It also features a unique tilting mechanism to allow for the river traffic to pass by underneath it.