Swalwell Travel Guide
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
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 great live music.
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.
University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne during your trip to Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply savour its lively bars.
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.
Top hotels in Swalwell
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle Gateshead by IHG
Staff great,supse friendly but the hotel quite old.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott Newcastle Gateshead
The room heating/cooling system was not affective. The pillows were uncomfortable and the mattress gave myself and my husband a bad back in the morning. The shower pressure was also terrible. The room was dated.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Sandman Signature Newcastle Hotel
Great stay
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Maldron Hotel Newcastle
The window could do with a clean, more coffee in the room apart from that it was fine.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Malmaison Newcastle
Faultless really. Great staff, nice room.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Delta Hotels Durham Royal County
Staff were all fine. Reception area bright and clean. Elsewhere the hotel building appeared tired / worn, with some frayed carpet, creaking floorboards and scuffed doors. Bar closed at 2200 - I checked in just after this time and would have liked to sit with a pint (room service was offered until ...
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Swalwell
Whickham
Whickham is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bowes Museum and Derwent Walk Country Park.
Elswick
While there might not be top attractions in Elswick, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Utilita Arena Newcastle and O2 Academy Newcastle.
Fenham
Fenham is well liked for its restaurants and parks. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, St. James' Park and Chinatown are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
Lemington
Though Lemington may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Metrocentre and Kingston Park Stadium.
Grainger Town
While visiting Grainger Town, you might make a stop by sights like Bigg Market and Newcastle-upon-Tyne Theatre Royal.
Newcastle City Center
Northumberland Street and Grey's Monument are top sights in Newcastle City Center, and you should be sure to explore the fantastic nightlife. Hop aboard the metro at Monument Station or Haymarket Station to see more sights in the area.
