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 fascinating museums.
Quayside
Explore the waterfront in Newcastle-upon-Tyne with a trip to Quayside. Discover the area's lively bars and its acclaimed theatre scene.
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.
The Glasshouse
Enjoy a show at The Glasshouse, a popular theatre in Gateshead. Experience the area's great live music and fascinating museums.
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.
Castle Keep
You can browse the exhibits at Castle Keep, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Discover the area's lively bars and its great live music.
Top hotels in Roker
The Roker Hotel, BW Premier Collection
Didn’t have breakfast
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Sandman Signature Newcastle Hotel
Lovely clean room, good facilities and great view of St. James' Park
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Maldron Hotel Newcastle
Hotel spotless. Staff excellent
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Royal Station Hotel
Team welcoming and helpful. Room clean, comfortable bed
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Delta Hotels by Marriott Newcastle Gateshead
Great stay
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa
Friendly, helpful staff, lovely spacious room, enormous spa and pool complex, great breakfast.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 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.
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.
Ouseburn
If you're spending some time in Ouseburn, Seven Stories and Victoria Tunnel are top sights worth seeing.
Roker Travel Guide
- St. James' Park
- Quayside
- Beamish Open Air Museum
- Port Of Tyne
- The Glasshouse
- University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne
- Newcastle-upon-Tyne Theatre Royal
- Northumbria University
- Utilita Arena Newcastle
- Newcastle Racecourse
- Durham Castle
- Stadium of Light
- Lumley Castle
- Gateshead Millennium Bridge
- Chinatown
- Kingston Park Stadium
- Metrocentre
- BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art
- Eldon Square Shopping Centre
- Exhibition Park
- Leazes Park
- Diggerland
- University of Sunderland
