Encompassing the historical heart of Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle City Centre is a major cultural and commercial hub in England’s North East. It’s divided into several different areas, including Haymarket, Quayside and Central and is home to one of only five Chinatowns in England.
Things to do in Newcastle City Centre
On the northern edge of Newcastle City Centre is the Church of St Thomas the Martyr, an elegant Gothic-style building built in the 1820s. It’s located in the Haymarket neighbourhood and lies a short stroll from Newcastle University and Northumbria University. Haymarket is also home to the striking Newcastle Civic Centre, which is famed for its sculptures by David Wynne and John Robert Murray McCheyne.
Clustered on the north bank of the River Tyne is Quayside, a modern area with many of Newcastle City Centre’s best bars and restaurants. The iconic Gateshead Millennium Bridge connects across the river, with this award-winning structure open to pedestrians and cyclists.
Further west lies the arched Tyne Bridge, which separates Quayside from Central. This area is home to the Newcastle railway station and the monumental Newcastle Cathedral, a Perpendicular Gothic landmark that dates back to the 14th century. You can get hands-on at the Discovery Museum, step into the Jacobean world at Historic England or catch a show at the Grade I-listed Tyne Theatre and Opera House.
Getting around Newcastle City Centre
Newcastle City Centre is a 15-minute drive from Newcastle International Airport, which has flights to destinations across Europe. Trains connect to cities across the United Kingdom from the Newcastle railway station. Newcastle City Centre is served by several rail and subway stations while buses travel throughout the area.