Alexis James

Newcastle might have a reputation as a bit of a nightlife-packed student city, and that’s certainly true, but the northern city is much, much more than that – an underrated destination for families of five, loved-up 20-somethings, day trippers from nearby Scotland and a whole lot more.  And why? Well, it’s packed with world-class concert halls, art galleries, and cracking food spots, and the aforementioned nightlife is some of the best in the country. It’s a beautiful blend of history and heritage, with plenty of green walks, idyllic riverside scenes and quiet corners. For all this and a whole lot more, here’s our local’s guide to Newcastle’s best bits. RECOMMENDED:🍴 The best restaurants in Newcastle 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 The best things to do in England📍 The best things to do in the UK Alexis James is a writer based in nearby Northumberland. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. This guide includes affiliate links, which have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines.