Popular places to visit
St. James' Park
Attend an intense soccer game at one of the United Kingdom’s largest and oldest stadiums. See it perched on a hill in the city center.
Quayside
Cross a futuristic tilting bridge, peruse artistic centers and relax with a drink in this modern part of the city.
The Glasshouse
This riverside concert hall of futuristic design is among Europe’s leading venues. Enjoy its spectacular acoustics, divine auditoriums and international acts.
Northumbria University
The gleaming silver campus in central Newcastle is one of the U.K.’s newest universities. Its students have voted the city the country’s best for students.
Newcastle-upon-Tyne Theatre Royal
Enjoy artisanal ice cream between acts at a show in the stylish setting of one of England’s most glamorous and acclaimed theaters.
Gateshead Millennium Bridge
Marvel at the impressive architectural feat of the tilting of this curved bridge and its tall arch allowing boats to pass.
Things to do
Celtic Boyne Valley and Ancient Sites Tour From Dublin
Hadrian's Wall, Roman Britain & Borders from Edinburgh
Annual Admission Newcastle Castle Ticket
Swalwell Hotel Deals
Delta Hotels by Marriott Newcastle Gateshead
Excellent overall experience. Good location
Reviewed on Nov 24, 2025
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle Gateshead by IHG
Room clean, staff friendly, breakfast wonderful!
Reviewed on Nov 20, 2025
Maldron Hotel Newcastle
Was clean.
Reviewed on Nov 27, 2025
Sandman Signature Newcastle Hotel
Nice, clean and tidy. A friendly place and close to the start of the Great North Run which was ideal. Nice views of St. James Place.
Reviewed on Nov 24, 2025
Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa
Room was great. Spa was lovely. Only complaint is restricted hours for kids to use the pool. This should have been disclosed upfront.
Reviewed on Nov 16, 2025
Royal Station Hotel
Staff were great, as usual. Food and drink really good. A very well-situated hotel. Only issue on this occasion concerned the room I was in. Even with all of the lights on, the wardrobe was situated in a location which had no light. I had to use the torch on my phone to illuminate the wardrobe so ...
Reviewed on Nov 27, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Swalwell
Whickham
Whickham is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bowes Museum and Derwent Walk Country Park.
Elswick
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Elswick and surrounding area, you can visit Newcastle-upon-Tyne Discovery Museum and Utilita Arena Newcastle.
Fenham
Fenham is well-liked for its restaurants and parks. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, St. James' Park and Newcastle-upon-Tyne Discovery Museum are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
Sunniside
Sunniside might not have many top sights, but Causey Arch and Metrocentre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Grainger Town
While visiting Grainger Town, you might make a stop by sights like Bigg Market and Newcastle-upon-Tyne Theatre Royal.
Newcastle City Center
Enjoy the fantastic nightlife in Newcastle City Center. Northumberland Street is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Monument Station or Haymarket Station to see more of Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
