Other Places to See
Black Gate Museum
This is Britain’s only bagpipe museum which houses special privileges to Northumbrian pipes and exhibits from all over the world.
Blackfriars
Is an old Dominican priory that was used as the temporary palace of visiting royalty. Edward I received the king of Scotland here, it now houses an Exhibition and tourist centre.
Castle Keep
This castle began in the reign of Henry II and is the only part of the castle that survived. The Keep was restored in the 19th century where you can now visit the Garrison Room, Chapel and Great Hall.
John George Joicey Museum
Located in Holy Jesus Hospital this museum is dedicated to the cities history and the work of the engraver Thomas Bewick who lived in the city.
Hancock Museum
A natural history museum named after John Hancock and stores all his famous collection of birds.
Museum of Antiquities
This museum is part of the university complex and holds a fine selection of Roman relics and artefacts that are unique to this museum.
Museum of Science and Engineering
This is a large museum shows the heavy engineering equipment used and boasts over 80 full size engines on display, makes a good visit for a full day out with friends or family, there is lots of history to be learnt within this museum.
Laing Art Gallery
A good regional gallery that holds the famous art works of John Singer Sargent, who is known to have lived and painted in Newcastle, he is a regular topic of conversation amongst those whom regularly visit the gallery.
The Gateshead Millennium Bridge that tilts is known for it’s pleasing beauty to the naked eye. If you want to see the bridge tilt you can find out the tilting times as they are announced on the Gateshead councils website as ships and boats are passing.
There are remains of an old Roman Fort in Segedunu, which is only a short hop and skip from the Metro at the Wallsend Station, its not mentioned on many travel maps but is a wonderful trip to make if you are into you history.
A Central Arcade houses a Tourist Information Bureau and many shops including the oldest music shop in Newcastle.
St Nicholas Cathedral can be visited during its open hours.
The Theatre Royal is sometimes referred to as ‘Newcastle’s Cultural Temple’. It opened in 1837 and still remains one of England’s most cultural landmarks and famous theatres, the biggest names in drama, music, dance and comedy play there. There are over 380 performances each year performed to a total of three hundred thousand spectators.
In Newcastle there are two universities. The Newcastle University, which is one of the most respected universities in Europe, is located in the city centre. The also house the Museum of Antiquities.
The second university, Northumbria University is also well respected and focuses on many vocational courses such as IT and design.