STUDYING IN NEWCASTLE
Newcastle has a reputation for being both one of the friendliest and liveliest cities in the UK¹ and definitely a great place for you to be a student. One in six people in the city is a student
THINGS
TO EXPLORE
Hover the icons on the map to discover what the city has to offer, or click on the buttons below to explore each category.
Northumbria University
Sutherland Building, Northumberland Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE1 8ST
Exhibition Park
Claremont Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4PZ
St James’ Park
Barrack Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 4ST
The Lit & Phil
23 Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1SE
Laing Art Gallery
New Bridge Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8AG
City Hall
Northumberland Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8SF
Grainger Market
Grainger Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5QQ
Eldon Square
Percy Street, Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 7RA
Newcastle Central Station
Neville Street, Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 5DL
Tyne Theatre & Opera House
117 Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4AG
The Glasshouse International Centre for Music
St. Marys Square | Gateshead Quays, Gateshead NE8 2JR,
Live Theatre Newcastle
27 Broad Chare Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3DQ
Leazes Park
Dental Hospital Richardson Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4AZ
Heaton Park
Heaton Park View, Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 5JA
The Discovery Museum
Discovery Museum Blandford Square, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4JA
Newcastle Castle
The Black Gate Castle Garth Castle Garth, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1RQ
The Great North Museum
Hancock Barras Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4PT
PLACES TO VISIT
Go back in time to the early 1800s without the time machine!
This unique, 19th & 20th century experience is awaiting you, only an hour away from the campus.
Go back in time to the early 1800s without the time machine!
This unique, 19th & 20th century experience is awaiting you, only an hour away from the campus.
Connect with nature in this UNESCO Global Geopark. The North Pennines will spoil you with stunning landscapes, dramatic waterfalls and excellent walking routes.
For those loving outdoor activities, Northumberland National Park makes a perfect weekend trip destination.
Miles of unspoiled scenery, with Spanish City Dome building in the background. Great place for a long walk or a jog, and of course to stop and grab some good fish and chips.
Sandhaven Beach offers a long stretch of clean, sandy beach with fantastic views. Ideal for a long, afternoon stroll with plenty of choice of cafes and restaurants along to stop for a meal and watch ships coming into the Tyne.
Visit this stunning, golden-sand beach, only 50 minutes by bus from Newcastle. Unspoiled scenery with a chance of seeing surfers enjoying the waves makes a perfect spot for a long walk regardless of the season.
Cheese markets, long canals, tulip fields and over a thousand windmills – these are only a few examples of famous icons of The Netherlands.
With its vibrant and diverse capital Amsterdam, The Netherlands make a perfect mini-break destination and it is only a ferry journey away from Newcastle. Ferries to Amsterdam depart seven days a week, offering a relaxing way to travel.
FOOD & DRINK
Stylised as dAt bAr, this is an independent, family-run bar in the heart of Newcastle. Decorated with an urban influence and with modern features, you will love how it looks inside.
Travel time from the campus: 10-minute walk
Nearest station: Monument Market Street
Stylised as dAt bAr, this is an independent, family-run bar in the heart of Newcastle. Decorated with an urban influence and with modern features, you will love how it looks inside.
Travel time from the campus: 10-minute walk
Nearest station: Monument Market Street
While many students love a takeaway, we know students like to treat themselves to something a little more upmarket from time to time. Umai Mi offers a sophisticated dining experience.
This take on traditional oriental cooking combines the modern dining experience with Pan-Asian cuisine to provide diners with a unique culinary journey. From the menu containing a multitude of tapas-style and main course dishes, to the stunning décor, you are guaranteed to be captivated by the blended culture of both the East and Western worlds.
LEISURE
Travel time from the campus: 15-minute walk
Nearest station: St James Metro Station
Home to Newcastle United Football Club since 1892, this 52,305 seated stadium is one of the most iconic football grounds in the UK.
Travel time from the campus: 15-minute walk
Nearest station: St James Metro Station
Home to Newcastle United Football Club since 1892, this 52,305 seated stadium is one of the most iconic football grounds in the UK.
Live Escape Rooms! Get locked in a room, with the goal to get out before the hour is up. You’ll have to complete different challenges, solve puzzles and follow clues, guiding you to the EXIT.
You have a choice of 5 different rooms, with various difficult levels and different themes.
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Experience the best indoor paintball, laser and airsoft facility in the North of England. With live action scenarios you can experience a thrilling zombie apocalypse, or if you fancy something a little more light-hearted, book a nerf war party
The UK’s only inflatable theme park. The idea of a giant inflatable theme park definitely channels your inner child. Inflata Nation is not just for kids, so if you’re looking to have fun with friends in a unique environment, then why not book on to the ‘grown-ups only sessions’.
CHILL OUT
Stroll along the Newcastle Quayside and spot the bridges. Newcastle is separated from Gateshead by the River Tyne, but connected with it again by seven bridges. A lovely walk, with various food plazas, markets and coffee shops en route.
Stroll along the Newcastle Quayside and spot the bridges. Newcastle is separated from Gateshead by the River Tyne, but connected with it again by seven bridges. A lovely walk, with various food plazas, markets and coffee shops en route.
Taking you from past to present. River Escapes offer a variety of boat trip options, but if you fancy a sightseeing tour, they have options starting from £7 per adult.
Treat yourself to an Everyman experience, with a unique cinematic experience. Combining both comfort and a touch of luxury, you’re in for a special evening. Enjoy sofa seating, retro furnishing, and sofa-service food and drinks throughout.
Newcastle Castle is where the story of Newcastle begins. Check out the Norman fortress and it’s history!
TRANSPORT
Three main bus companies service Newcastle: Arriva, Stagecoach and Go North East. Interlinking with other modes of transport, you will be able to explore in and around the area and region.
There are many available buses minutes’ walk from campus that operate 7 days a week. So you will be able to get to and from classes, as well as venture around the city in your free time.
To find out the local timetables and fare information for buses, click below to plan your journey. Closest stations: Eldon Square and Haymarket
Three main bus companies service Newcastle: Arriva, Stagecoach and Go North East. Interlinking with other modes of transport, you will be able to explore in and around the area and region.
There are many available buses minutes’ walk from campus that operate 7 days a week. So you will be able to get to and from classes, as well as venture around the city in your free time.
To find out the local timetables and fare information for buses, click below to plan your journey. Closest stations: Eldon Square and Haymarket
The Tyne and Wear Metro is a popular rail system that offers fast and cost-effective travel around the city, running frequently and as early as 5.45am – so there’s no excuse to be late to class!
This service also allows you to travel in and out of the region or connect to other methods of transport for small and affordable day trips on your days off.
Students are eligible for a ‘Pop card’ which provides a 30% discount on Metro travel across Tyne and Wear.
Closest stations: Monument, Haymarket & Manors
Rail travel is one of the most popular modes of transport for students in Newcastle. Just a 15-minute walk from campus, the station offers multiple train services that venture to all parts of the UK.
Cross Country Trains, Northern Rail and London North Eastern Railway are just a few of the companies that operate, providing frequent and easy travel to popular destinations such as London, Birmingham and Manchester.
This makes it easier for students to sightsee and visit parts of the UK they may have not visited before.
Closest stations: Newcastle Central
IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
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