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Newcastle Landmarks and Newcastle Monuments
(Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England)



Newcastle is a spectacular, historic city and Newcastle is overflowing with impressive landmarks and monuments.

Famous throughout the country, a large number of these Newcastle landmarks and Newcastle monuments date back many hundreds of years and remain in remarkable condition. Here are some of the top landmarks and monuments to visit when staying in the historic city of Newcastle.




Newcastle Landmarks and Monuments: Gateshead Millennium Bridge - St. Mary's Church, Oakwellgate, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 2AU, England
Tel: +44 (0)191 477 5380
The striking Gateshead Millennium Bridge is located in Newcastle's trendy Quayside district. With impressive architecture and a tilting mechanism, Gateshead Millennium Bridge connects the Quayside with the Gateshead Quays.
Newcastle landmark open: daily - 24 hours
Newcastle landmark admission: free

Newcastle Landmarks and Monuments: Angel of the North - Durham Road, Low Eighton, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 6AA, England
Tel: +44 (0)191 477 3478
The Angel of the North is situated in the Gateshead region of Newcastle and is a large and imposing modern sculpture of an angel. Standing at the head of the Team Valley, Newcastle's Angel of the North is a striking image and has quickly become one the major landmarks in the Newcastle-upon-Tyne area.
Newcastle landmark open: daily - 24 hours
Newcastle landmark admission: free

Newcastle Landmarks and Monuments: Grey's Monument - Grey Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 7RU, England
Grey's Monument is situated in the main central shopping area in Newcastle-upon-Tyne and is dedicated to the Prime Minister Charles Earl Grey, who died in the mid-19th century. Built in 1838, this enormous monument stretches 41 metres / 135 feet into the sky and features a detailed statue of Grey at the very top.
Newcastle landmark open: daily - 24 hours
Newcastle landmark admission: free

Newcastle Landmarks and Monuments: New Castle - The Society of Antiquaries, Castle Keep, Castle Garth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 8QN, England
Tel: +44 (0)191 232 7938
Newcastle was founded by Robert Curthose, son of William the Conqueror in 1080. The 'New Castle' was on the site of a Roman fort but was rebuilt in stone in the late 12th-early 13th century, with the keep, a gatehouse, and an enclosing wall being added at around this time. Two royal accommodation suites, a Norman chapel, a public hall, a private room, and garrison room can still be seen, while the castle roof provides a breathtaking scenic view of Newcastle, including the River Tyne.
Newcastle landmark open: April to September, Tuesday to Sunday - 09:30 to 17:30, October to March, Tuesday to Sunday - 09:30 to 16:30
Newcastle landmark admission: charge, discounts available for children and senior citizens

Newcastle Landmarks and Monuments: Tynemouth Castle and Priory - Tynemouth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE30 4BZ, England
Tel: +44 (0)191 257 1090
The 11th-century Tynemouth Castle and Priory, located in Newcastle's Tynemouth area, is an historic landmark offering an array of attractions including scenic views, gun batteries, and a large cemetery.

Newcastle's Tynemouth Castle and Priory is now owned and managed by the English Heritage.
Newcastle landmark open: April to September daily - 10-00 to 18:00, October
daily - 10:00 to 17:00, November to March Wednesday to Sunday - 10:00 to 13:00 and 14:00 to 16:00
Newcastle landmark admission: charge, discounts available for children and senior citizens, members of the English Heritage are free

Newcastle Landmarks and Monuments: Hadrian's Wall - Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumberland, NE99 1DX, England
Hadrian's Wall was built by the Romans in approximately AD122, and this landmark was the northernmost point of the Roman Empire in Britain at this time. Hadrian's Wall was over 112 km / 70 miles long and travelled from coast to coast. This stone-built wall was approximately seven metres high, featuring forts that were built at regular intervals and also included turrets and milecastles.
Newcastle landmark open: daily - 24 hours
Newcastle landmark admission: free

Newcastle Landmarks and Monuments: Bessie Surtees House - 41-44 Sandhill, Quayside, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 3JF, England
Tel: +44 (0)191 269 1200
Newcastle's Bessie Surtees House comprises two historic houses that belonged to merchants living on the Quayside close to where the Swing Bridge is now sited. Many of the original architectural featured at Bessie Surtees House are still present and one of the houses offers a classic example of Jacobean domestic architecture.
Newcastle landmark open: Monday to Friday - 10:00 to 16:00
Newcastle landmark admission: free

Newcastle Landmarks and Monuments: Black Gate - Castle Garth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 1RQ, England
Tel: +44 (0)191 261 5390
The Black Gate dates back to the mid-13th century by Henry III, to strengthen the castle's entrance. During the 17th century two new stories were added, and it was converted into tenements. Located in the heart of Newcastle city centre, the Black Gate is now the headquarters of the Society of Antiquaries of Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
Newcastle landmark open: by arrangement only

Newcastle Landmarks and Monuments: Blue Carpet - New Bridge Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 8AN, England
The Blue Carpet, located in the backwater of Newcastle city centre, is a striking pedestrian public square situated on New Bridge Street, in front of the Laing Art Gallery. Newcastle's Blue Carpet emulates the idea of a huge blue carpet that has fallen from the sky and left to lie where it had landed. Seating is available at the Blue Carpet and subtly lit underground spaces feature mini-galleries displaying historical artefacts. Mature trees enhance the design.
Newcastle landmark open: daily - 24 hours
Newcastle landmark admission: free

Newcastle Landmarks and Monuments: Tyne Bridge - Tyne Tunnel, South Shields, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE8 2AU, England
The symbolic Tyne Bridge, one of the famous Newcastle landmarks, is an impressive sight. Located in the city centre, this 7,000-ton bridge took three years to complete and was opened by King George V in October 1928, and measures 59 metres / 193 feet high and 389 metres / 1,275 feet long. There are two elevators linking the bridge to the quayside below.
Newcastle landmark open: daily - 24 hours
Newcastle landmark admission: free

Newcastle Landmarks and Monuments: Blackfriars - North East Civic Trust, Monk Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 4XN, England
Tel: +44 (0)191 232 9279
Blackfriars, a renovated friary dating back more than 800 years, located in Newcastle city centre, served as a monastery retreat for over 300 years. The monasteries were then dissolved and Blackfriars was converted into a series of meeting rooms and almshouses for the poor. Blackfriars was restored in the late 20th century, and now houses a range of craft workshops, and also features a gallery a restaurant and a gift shop. Other attractions at Blackfriars include an exhibition that details the history and development of Newcastle and a large courtyard with seasonal outdoor theatrical events.
Newcastle landmark open: Monday to Saturday - 09:00 to 17:00
Newcastle landmark admission: free

Newcastle Landmarks and Monuments: Newcastle Parks and Gardens: Belsay Hall and Gardens - Belsay Village, Ponteland, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumberland, NE20 0DX, England
Tel: +44 (0)1661 881636
Belsay Hall is home to an historic 14th-century castle and features traces of wall paintings in the great hall. However, the main architectural attraction is the magnificent early 19th-century hall, which was built on neoclassical lines to resemble a Greek temple. There are numerous landscaped gardens in the 8 hectares / 30 acres of grounds, featuring many rare plant specimens. Belsay Hall and Gardens host many events throughout the Newcastle calendar, such as car and motorcycle shows, and a medieval tournament.
Newcastle landmark open: daily, April to September - 10:00 to 18:00, October - 10:00 to 17:00, November to March - 10:00 to 16:00
Newcastle landmark admission: charge, discounts available for children and senior citizens, members of the English Heritage are free

 
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