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Roman era
The first recorded settlement in what is now Newcastle was Pons Aelius ("Aelian bridge"), a Roman fort and bridge across the River Tyne. It was given the family name of the Roman emperor Hadrian, who founded it in the…
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Newcastle upon Tyne, or simply Newcastle, is a city and metropolitan borough in Tyne and Wear, England. It is England's northernmost city, located on the River Tyne's northern bank opposite Gateshead to the south. It is the most populous settlement in the Tyneside conurbation and North East England. The metropolitan borough had an estimated population of 320,605 in 2024.
Known for
City in England
A Journey Through Time
The story of Newcastle upon Tyne — from the archive to today.
Guide
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Anglo-Saxon and Norman eras
After the Roman departure from Britain, completed in 410, Newcastle became part of the powerful Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Northumbria, and was known throughout this period as Munucceaster (sometimes modernised as…
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Middle Ages
Throughout the Middle Ages, Newcastle was England's northern fortress. In 1400 Newcastle was separated from Northumberland for administrative purposes and made a county of itself by Henry IV. Newcastle was given the…
Culture & Landmarks
Places and stories connected to Newcastle upon Tyne.
Quayside
The Quayside is an area along the banks (quay) of the River Tyne in Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead in Tyne and Wear, North East England,…
Tyne Bridge
The Tyne Bridge is a through arch bridge over the River Tyne in North East England, linking Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead. The bridge…
Gateshead
Gateshead is a town in the Gateshead Metropolitan Borough of Tyne and Wear, England. It is on the River Tyne's southern bank. At the 2021 census, the population was 196,151.
Local flavour
16th to 19th centuries
From 1530, a royal act restricted all shipments of coal from Tyneside to Newcastle Quayside, giving a monopoly in the coal trade to a cartel of Newcastle burgesses known as the Hostmen. This…
20th and 21st centuries
Newcastle's public transport system was modernised in 1901 when Newcastle Corporation Tramways electric trams were introduced to the city's streets, though these were replaced gradually by trolley…
Geography
Since 1974, Newcastle has been a part of the metropolitan county of Tyne and Wear in North East England. The city is located on the north-western bank of the River Tyne, approximately 46 miles (74…
Ouseburn
The wooded gorge of the Ouseburn in the east of the city is known as Jesmond Dene and forms another recreation area, linked by Armstrong Park and Heaton Park to the Ouseburn Valley, where the river…
Venues nearby
Places near Newcastle upon Tyne
Museums, theatres and attractions — not business listings.
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1867 cafe bar
Newcastle upon Tyne
theatre
Alphabetti Theatre
Newcastle upon Tyne
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Anarchy Brew Co
Newcastle Upon Tyne
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art-K Jesmond
Newcastle
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Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art
Gateshead
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Barras Bridge
Newcastle Upon Tyne
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Billy Bootleggers
Newcastle upon Tyne
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Blackfriars Restaurant and Banquet Hall
Newcastle upon Tyne
Walks nearby
Trails near Newcastle upon Tyne
Assigned walks plus nearby routes within a short drive.
easy · 5.6km
Jesmond Dene and Armstrong Park Circular
Newcastle upon Tyne
moderate · 24.6km
Hadrian's Wall Path: Wallsend (Segedunum Fort) to Heddon-on-the-Wall
Newcastle upon Tyne
easy · 3.4km
Jesmond Dene to Paddy Freemans
Newcastle upon Tyne
moderate · 7.9km
Hadrian’s Wall West to East: Newcastle Quayside to Wallsend
Newcastle upon Tyne
moderate · 8.9km
Quayside River Tyne to Newcastle Business Park
Newcastle upon Tyne
easy · 4.2km
Weetslade Country Park
Cramlington
easy · 4.7km
Newcastle City Centre
Newcastle upon Tyne
moderate · 22.4km
River Tyne Circular
Blaydon-on-Tyne
MyTyne directory
Local businesses
Places near Newcastle upon Tyne from the MyTyne directory.
Bars
As You Like It
Newcastle upon Tyne
Explore our eating house, with a bar, live music and garden terrace. As You Like It is…
Cafés
Les Petits Choux
Newcastle upon Tyne
Cafés
The Dispensary Coffee House + Eatery
Newcastle upon Tyne
Home : - A small coffee shop catering to those who enjoy good food and coffee
Pubs
The Junction
Newcastle upon Tyne
Combining good food & drink with friendly service and inviting atmosphere at The Junction…
Estate Agents
Hunters
Newcastle upon Tyne
Hairdressers
Turkish Barbers
Newcastle upon Tyne
Cafés
drINK Art Bar
Newcastle upon Tyne
Bakeries
Ayesha's Sweet House
Newcastle upon Tyne
What's on
Events near Newcastle upon Tyne
Mon 13 Jul · Standard
Treasure: Hidden, Lost, Found
Great North Museum: Hancock · Newcastle
Mon 13 Jul · Included in your Annual Pass
Carnival at the Castle
Newcastle Castle · Newcastle
Mon 13 Jul · Standard
Treasure Museum Trail
Great North Museum: Hancock · Newcastle
Mon 13 Jul · Includes 48-hour entry to Newcastle Castle
Old Newcastle Walking Tours
Newcastle Castle · Newcastle
Mon 13 Jul · Standard
Breathe, Grow, Connect
Leazes Park · Newcastle
Mon 13 Jul
Mindful Garden
Leazes Park · Newcastle
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Newcastle upon Tyne · 54.9738, -1.6131
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