Newcastle event weekends: what to do between sessions
Bridges over the Tyne, Georgian streets and big nights out, with Hadrian's Wall and the Northumberland coast nearby.
Events we cover in Newcastle
10 Sept 2027*Great North Run (half marathon)
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Arriving
Newcastle airport (NCL) is 25 minutes by Metro.
Where to stay
| Budget | Where | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Central station | Chain hotels. |
| Mid-range | Quayside | River views and bars. |
| Splurge | Grey Street | Georgian hotels. |
Three hotels we would book
- Budget: Premier Inn Newcastle City Centre (New Bridge Street)
- Mid-range: Malmaison Newcastle
- Splurge: Hotel du Vin Newcastle
Tours
Where to eat
With kids
- Centre for Life.
- Great North Museum.
Rainy-day backups
- Laing Art Gallery.
- Discovery Museum.
Free things to do
- Baltic contemporary art.
- Quayside bridges walk.
Getting around
- Tyne and Wear Metro goes to the coast and South Shields (Great North Run finish).
- Tap in with a contactless card on buses, trams and most urban trains.
- Book long-distance trains early on the operator app or Trainline: walk-up fares are expensive.
- Uber works in most UK cities; local black cabs are metered.