Euro 2028 in Newcastle 2028 in Newcastle: weekend guide and things to do

9 June to 9 July 2028 · ProvisionalNewcastle, United Kingdom

Euro 2028 in Newcastle means days in Newcastle with a match or session and plenty of time either side. This guide covers rest days, evenings, family outings and rainy-day backups.

Tours in Newcastle Hotels for these dates

Know before you go

UEFA confirms the match schedule after the draw. Book cancellable rooms early.

Airport to St James' Park

Newcastle airport (NCL) is 25 minutes by Metro.

In the city centre, next to St James Metro station.

Public transport directions to St James' Park

Where to stay by budget

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

Links search the nights from 8 June to 10 July. Event weekends sell out early and prices rise as the date gets closer: book a cancellable room as soon as you know you are going.

Day plans for the free hours

Built around the usual match weekend schedule for 9 June to 9 July 2028. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.

Free day between matches

A half-day in the city and a long lunch.

Half-daySt James' Park stadium tour Half day · Family
Newcastle United.
EatQuayside Sunday market Street food
FreeBaltic contemporary art.

Full day out of town

The best use of a two- or three-day gap.

Full dayHadrian's Wall day trip Full day · Family
Roman forts and the wall.

Before an evening session

Keep it light and close to the venue.

Free ideaQuayside bridges walk.
EatGrainger Market Victorian indoor market

Family day

Something everyone can do, kids included.

Family pickAlnwick Castle Full day · Family
Harry Potter castle.
FreeGreat North Museum.

Rainy or very hot day

Indoor backups.

Rain or heat backupLaing Art Gallery.
Rain or heat backupDiscovery Museum.

Evening after the match

Dinner and something after dark.

After darkBigg Market and the Diamond Strip.
EatQuayside Sunday market Street food

Family-friendly picks

Full day · Family

Hadrian's Wall day trip

Roman forts and the wall.

See times and prices

Full day · Family

Alnwick Castle

Harry Potter castle.

See times and prices

Half day · Family

St James' Park stadium tour

Newcastle United.

See times and prices

Centre for Life.
Great North Museum.

Evening and day-trip tours

Full day · Family

Hadrian's Wall day trip

Roman forts and the wall.

See times and prices

Full day · Family

Alnwick Castle

Harry Potter castle.

See times and prices

Full day

Holy Island and Bamburgh

Tidal island and castle.

See times and prices

After dark

Bigg Market and the Diamond Strip.

4 tours worth booking for Euro 2028 in Newcastle

Tour	Length	Good for
Hadrian's Wall day trip	Full day	Families
Alnwick Castle	Full day	Families
St James' Park stadium tour	Half day	Families
Holy Island and Bamburgh	Full day	Everyone

Event weeks sell out. Book tours with free cancellation as soon as the session times are published.

Where to eat

Quayside Sunday market Street food
Grainger Market Victorian indoor market

Reserve dinner for the nights around the event: restaurants near the venue fill up days ahead.

Rainy-day backups

Laing Art Gallery.
Discovery Museum.

Getting around on event days

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.

Day trips from Newcastle

Durham: 15 minutes by train
Tynemouth: 25 minutes by Metro

Bringing a group?

Corporate hospitality, fan clubs, teams and families travelling together: tell us the dates and group size and we will put together tours, transfers and a group dinner for Euro 2028 in Newcastle.

Plan a group trip

Questions people ask

When is Euro 2028 in Newcastle 2028?

The next edition is 9 June to 9 July 2028, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

How do I get from the airport to St James' Park?

Newcastle airport (NCL) is 25 minutes by Metro. In the city centre, next to St James Metro station.

Where should I stay for Euro 2028 in Newcastle?

For most visitors the best base is Quayside: River views and bars.

What can we do between sessions at Euro 2028 in Newcastle?

Good short outings in Newcastle include St James' Park stadium tour. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

What is there for kids and families near Euro 2028 in Newcastle?

Family-friendly picks: Hadrian's Wall day trip, Alnwick Castle, St James' Park stadium tour. Centre for Life.

How far is St James' Park from Newcastle centre?

About 1 km in a straight line. In the city centre, next to St James Metro station.

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