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.
The Glasshouse
Enjoy a show at The Glasshouse, a popular theatre in Gateshead. Experience the area's great live music and fascinating museums.
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.
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.
Gateshead Millennium Bridge
Find out about the history of Gateshead when you spend time at Gateshead Millennium Bridge. Discover the area's lively bars and its fascinating museums.
Top hotels in Swalwell
Delta Hotels by Marriott Newcastle Gateshead
Excellent overall experience. Good location
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle Gateshead by IHG
Room clean, staff friendly, breakfast wonderful!
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Sandman Signature Newcastle Hotel
Nice, clean and tidy. A friendly place and close to the start of the Great North Run which was ideal. Nice views of St. James Place.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Maldron Hotel Newcastle
Comfortable room and excellent hotel location
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Royal Station Hotel
Great stay super friendly staff and fantastic location for train travel
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Malmaison Newcastle
Lovely hotel. Stunning breakfast. Lovely bear area. Party of 4, all would return.
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
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 Newcastle-upon-Tyne Discovery Museum and Utilita Arena 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 Newcastle-upon-Tyne Discovery Museum are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
Sunniside
While Sunniside may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Causey Arch and Metrocentre.
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.
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- St. James' Park
- Quayside
- Beamish Open Air Museum
- Port Of Tyne
- The Glasshouse
- Northumbria University
- University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne
- Utilita Arena Newcastle
- Newcastle-upon-Tyne Theatre Royal
- Newcastle Racecourse
- Durham Castle
- Stadium of Light
- Lumley Castle
- Gateshead Millennium Bridge
- Chinatown
- Kingston Park Stadium
- Metrocentre
- Exhibition Park
- BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art
- Eldon Square Shopping Centre
- Leazes Park
- Diggerland
- O2 Academy Newcastle
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