Popular places to visit
St. James' Park
Catch an event at St. James' Park during your trip to Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Discover the area's lively bars and its great live music.
Quayside
Explore the waterfront in Newcastle-upon-Tyne with a trip to Quayside. Discover the area's lively bars and its great live music.
The Glasshouse
Enjoy a show at The Glasshouse, a popular theatre in Gateshead. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene.
Newcastle-upon-Tyne Theatre Royal
Enjoy a show at Newcastle-upon-Tyne Theatre Royal, a popular theatre in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its lively bars.
Northumbria University
Walk around the campus at Northumbria University during your visit to Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this romantic area.
Gateshead Millennium Bridge
Find out about the history of Gateshead when you spend time at Gateshead Millennium Bridge. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums.
Top hotels in Roker
The Roker Hotel, BW Premier Collection
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Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Maldron Hotel Newcastle
The staff were excellent. Location brilliant, room was immaculate. All of which has nothing to do with Expedia who were appalling in regards to our booking. Completely unhelpful, looking for extra money when we had mistakenly put in the wrong date. (Thank you Maldron for sorting ) A disgrace will ...
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Delta Hotels by Marriott Newcastle Gateshead
Staff very happy to help. However glasses of wine hideously expensive feel quite strongly that you are profiteering excessively on this item - but that's we've learnt and will ensure we'll just bring our own - and you lose any sale. Wise up - £12.50 is not acceptable for a glass of wine
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Sandman Signature Newcastle Hotel
If you want a location which is literally a stone’s throw from NUFC or Newcastle city centre, this is the place. But you get what you pay for.
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Malmaison Newcastle
Our room was very nice with plenty of space including a couch. The breakfast was very nice with a great selection.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Newcastle - Gosforth Park by IHG
Glean warm comfortable room. Excellent facilities
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Roker
Seaburn
Seaside views and restaurants are notable features of Seaburn. You might consider stopping by Whitburn Sands while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Sunderland City Centre
Well liked for its restaurants and museums, Sunderland City Centre is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Sunderland Empire and Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art, and jump on the metro at Park Lane Station to get around the city.
Ashbrooke
When in Ashbrooke, you can plan a visit to Sunderland Empire and Mowbray Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Westoe
You'll appreciate the restaurants during your time in Westoe and you might want to plan a stop by The Marsden Grotto and Port Of Tyne while you're in the area.
Tynemouth
Tynemouth is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Tynemouth Castle and Longsands Beach.
Heaton
While Heaton isn't home to many top sights, Newcastle-upon-Tyne Civic Centre and Quayside are some notable places to visit nearby.
Roker Travel Guide
- St. James' Park
- Quayside
- Port Of Tyne
- Beamish Open Air Museum
- The Glasshouse
- Newcastle-upon-Tyne Theatre Royal
- Northumbria University
- University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne
- Utilita Arena Newcastle
- Newcastle Racecourse
- Durham Castle
- Stadium of Light
- Lumley Castle
- Gateshead Millennium Bridge
- Chinatown
- Metrocentre
- Kingston Park Stadium
- Diggerland
- O2 Academy Newcastle
- BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art
- Exhibition Park
- Eldon Square Shopping Centre
- Tynemouth Castle
