10 Best Things to Do in Newcastle Upon Tyne

Known for its distinctive variety of exceptionally tasting food, Newcastle has much to offer hungry tourists. In particular, the highly praised Blackfriars Restaurant offers a fine selection of traditional British food, and has been described as one of the city’s most recognised restaurants due to its receiving of several awards, such as the Taste of England. Offering succulent dishes, such as braised beef, cured duck ham and mini crab cakes with sweet chilli sauce, Blackfriars Restaurant produces a touch of sophistication and elegance. Price: mid-range Opening hours: Mon-Sat 12pm-2.30pm, 5.30pm-12am, Sun 12pm-4pm Watch out for: saffron, brie and almond tarts.

The home of Newcastle United football club, this magnificent stadium is one of the city’s leading landmarks. With an incredible capacity of over 52,000 visitors, as well as hosting major football matches, St. James’ Park has also been used as a rugby venue and charity football events, and has even been used as a set for film and reality television, making it an incredibly popular tourist attraction.