Alphabetti Theatre

Newcastle has been a place of innovation for centuries with inventions that have shaped the world and, in a building that started as an office for the Cooperative society, you can discover it all in one of Newcastle’s science museums – The Discovery Museum.

Dance City provides teaching, performances and talks all on – you guessed it – dance! Having been established for over thirty years, Dance City has helped to put the North East on the map for all types of dance from ballet to breakdance.

This live-music venue in Newcastle fundamentally was born out of a desire to host local talent.

Tyne Theatre & Opera House is ‘a Theatre for everyone’ built during a time of heavy industry when life was hard.

Flip Vintage American Clothing is Newcastle’s longest established vintage store, importing genuine American clothing since 1978.

An award-winning visitor attraction in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne .

Newcastle Arts Centre is one of the most active independent arts centres in England, showing exhibitions, music, theatre and more.

Blackfriars restaurant has gone from strength to strength. Andy and his wife, Sam, founded it in 2001 and developed it in the following years, so much so that they have come to use more and more of the old monastery buildings for baking lessons, wine tasting and cookery courses, all bookable through their website.

Behind Newcastle Train station, and a stones throw away from the location where George and Robert Stephenson built The Rocket steam locomotive, is Sachins. Sachins provides the finest Punjabi cuisine in Newcastle and the North East.

Situated behind Central Station in the Stephenson Quarter, you will be able to find the Crown Plaza Hotel. The Stephenson Quarter is named for George and Robert Stephenson, the famous father and son inventors who built the Rocket Steam engine and designed many of Britain’s railways.

In the heart of Newcastle on Grainger Street can be found the Grainger Market. This covered market was the largest covered market in the world when it was built and still holds a special place in the heart of many in Newcastle.

A Grade II* Listed former locomotive works from the 1820’s, now and events space hosting some of Newcastle’s most exciting event; from live performances, club nights and exhibitions, to food and drink festivals.