Top Things to do in Newcastle and Gateshead
Top Hotels in Newcastle and Gateshead
- 1. Malmaison Newcastle
- 2. Innside Newcastle
- 3. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Newcastle International Airport
- 4. Crowne Plaza Newcastle - Stephenson Quarter, an IHG Hotel
- 5. Premier Inn Newcastle City Centre (The Gate) hotel
- 6. Travelodge Newcastle Cobalt Business Park
- 7. Hampton By Hilton Newcastle
- 8. The Vermont Hotel
- 9. Copthorne Hotel Newcastle
- 10. County Hotel
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Top 10 Museums in Newcastle and Gateshead, England
Discover the best top things to do in Newcastle and Gateshead, United Kingdom including Watch House Museum, North East Art Collective, The Glamorous Owl, Northern Print, Gallagher & Turner, Time Freezer Photography Gallery, Museum of the North of England, Bowes Railway, Hatton Gallery, Laing Art Gallery.
Restaurants in Newcastle and Gateshead
1. Watch House Museum
2. North East Art Collective
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 70 reviews
Art & design gallery in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne. The gallery showcases and sells artwork from over 150 local artists. our wide variety of local art work includes original oil paintings, acrylic paintings and watercolour paintings, as well as limited edition giclee prints and photography. We also have a wide range of glass and ceramic work alongside our range of small gifts like items. Situated on the upper level of Eldon Garden Shopping Centre we are surrounded by Shops and Cafes.
3. The Glamorous Owl
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 129 reviews
The Glamorous Owl Gift Boutique And Gallery is an independant shop supporting local artists. every item is lovingly created in the North East supporting over 40 artists to showcase their work
Reviewed By 305michellee - Carnoustie, United Kingdom
A friend and I went along for this workshop when we were visiting Newcastle. We had such a great time making a ring each, which we were very proud of. The instructor and other staff were very friendly and there is a lovely shop downstairs.
4. Northern Print
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
An open access print studio in the heart of Newcastle with printmaking courses for all and a gallery showing the very best in contemporary printmaking. Come and see our changing exhibitions of original prints and browse and buy artworks and printed gifts. There's always paper, ink pads and stamps for children to enjoy. Check out our website for details and forthcoming events.
5. Gallagher & Turner
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
Modern & contemporary gallery with a changing programme of exciting & varied shows, showcasing original painting, printmaking & craft from local and national artists. Directly opposite the Civic Centre, we are easy to find & welcome visitors of all ages. We host evening events and talks.
Reviewed By Dolly007Gateshead
There’s always something interesting and worth seeing at this gallery. We’ve been regular visitors over the years and never tire of it. The staff really know and care about their artists (works). We are running out of wall space... need to move house now to extend our collection we have purchased from them or had beautifully framed. Thank you.
6. Time Freezer Photography Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 11 reviews
The Time Freezer Photography Gallery is a permanent display of the Land and City scape Photography of Matt Hale. The perfect place to grab a beautiful picture of the North East. The work is based heavily on the beauty and landmarks of the North East and it's Cities. Matt Hale is one of the North Easts leading photographers and his signature gallery Established in 2012 has now relocated to this prime city centre location within STACK. His work has sold all over the world to those who hold the North East dear to their Hearts.
7. Museum of the North of England
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
The Museum of the North of England is a stimulating and vibrant and prestigious museum right in the heart of the North of England. You are invited to enter the wonderful and educational and frightening world of the North. You can look at things, read things, if you can't read you can look at more things. Old things and new things. The past come to life. Enjoy your visit and thank you.
Reviewed By Abench123
Lovely spot with friendly staff. Lots of parking. A young woman helped me find the toilet. An engaging few hours with my son looking at the local artifacts and learning about some quite gruesome tales. The musuem seems to have the best collection of Victorian Dolls in the region, a bonus in my mind. Unfortunately the cafe was closed on our visit but the selection of cakes and sandwiches did look delicious. We will have to return to sample these. A lot to take in on a single visit, we will be back.
8. Bowes Railway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 44 reviews
The Bowes Railway is unique amongst preserved railways. It is home to the only standard gauge rope hauled incline still in operation. A visit to Bowes includes a visitor trail around our scheduled industrial monument, the rope hauled inclines, a three mile steam hauled train ride and refreshment facilities. All of this can be found at a small but friendly railway at the heart of the North East.
9. Hatton Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
Reopening update We're happy to have a date for reopening in stage 3 of the government's roadmap (from 17 May) and we are getting ready to welcome you back again. We will confirm opening dates and details nearer the time. There will be new exhibitions and displays, and we will of course be implementing all of the Covid-safety measures. Until we reopen, we hope you continue to enjoy exhibition and collections content and activities on our website and social media or by joining our mailing list at mustseemuseums.org.uk. Our continued closure will have an even greater impact on our income - please support us. Thank you for your loyalty and support - it is hugely appreciated.
Reviewed By liverpoolfan2016 - Bishop Middleham, United Kingdom
Have been going to Newcastle for decades but have only recently visited the Hatton (knew about it, just never got round to it) What a brilliant little gallery. Relatively small but with enough space for four/five gallery areas which can be linked or 'isolated'. Does not have a permanent collection, rather hosts exhibitions, which can be eclectic but the common thread seems to be one which explores the juncture at which science and art meets. As a space, it is very cleverly constructed. The main entrance is beautiful. Edwardian; tiled floor and ornate cornice. It is done in greys and whites and is very restful. To one side is a very well stocked art shop. Use of space whilst we were there meant that access to the galleries was through the small but delightful shop (quirky). Off the shop are several rooms, none large - assume they were perhaps one at one point. Some are clearly modern in space and decoration; other retain Edwardian features. What is excellent it that the space recedes, it doesn't crowd the exhibits. We did have some issues finding it - basically find the Newcastle Playhouse and it sits behind. There are two entrances; the side one has lift access and the gallery is fully disabled accessible. There are toilets in the gallery but no refreshments. And it was free! There were several exhibitions on, we were most taken by Illuminating the Self, particularly a large installation by Andrew Carnie; which in a triptych type construction reflected on the nature of self through black and white images of nerves which changed to roots and trees in winter. It was stunning, drawing on Van Eyck, Bruegel and other early Renaissance work but was also relentlessly modern. It was restful and thought provoking. My wife and I left challenged and refreshed. Well worth a visit - runs to 9th of May.
10. Laing Art Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 513 reviews
Re-opening on Monday 10 August 2020. More details at www.laingartgallery.org.uk. The Laing is home to an impressive collection of art and sculpture and its exhibition programme is renowned for bringing the biggest names in historic, modern and contemporary art to the North East. The Gallery has a packed programme of free events including gallery talks, family activities and artists’ events. Free entry.
Reviewed By 461laureenh
Fromthe beautiful frescos and paintings on the outside to the glorious pictures and artwork within this is well worth a visit every year or so or more if you have kids and want them to learn about culture. I have always loved this art gallery since I was a child wonderful top rated place to see in the toon.
