Five Newcastle / Gateshead Day Trips 

The Newcastle / Gateshead area has an abundance of nature and activities fun for all types of personalities and accessibilities. Below are our favourite five Newcastle / Gateshead day trips for family and friends to enjoy.

Jesmond Dene Falls

Home to a variety of wildlife like the red squirrel and kingfisher, this tranquil wooded valley following the river Ouseburn is a beautiful walk-through nature. The walk includes many water features including waterfalls, ponds and wells created by Lord Armstrong as part of his landscaping to ‘bring movement to the water’. Close by is the ruins of an old mill perfect for photos and history lovers. The area is a great explore and has large open green spaces for picnics and BBQs!

Location: Ouse Burn, Tyne and Wear, UK

Website: Jesmond Dene

Newcastle Gateshead Toon Tour

This hop-on, hop-off bus route is the perfect way to explore the city. The Toon Tour loops around the city with 19 stops, passing key attractions, landmarks, museums, parks and stunning sights along the River Tyne. This experience is perfect for family and friends keen to see Newcastle!

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5HH

Website: Toon Tours

Newcastle Racecourse

Newcastle homes one of Britain’s busiest racecourses, hosting over 80 all-weather and jumps fixtures yearly. These events are great fun for all parties and an experience like no other. Choose your horse and see how far you can go!

Location: High Gosforth Park, Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 5HP

Website: Newcastle Racecourse 

Saltwell park

This large greenspace is the perfect day out for families and friends. The park welcomes its visitors with their very own peacocks, guinea pigs, chickens, rabbits and more! Further down, you can find floral arrangements, a Japanese garden, a large lake by an open field for games and picnics, a tearoom, a dog play area, kids play area, sculptures and much more!

Location: E Park Rd, Low Fell, Gateshead NE9 5AX

Website: Saltwell Park

Greggs Marathon

Fancy a marathon? Newcastle was crowned the ‘Gregg’s capital of the UK’ and is an iconic landmark. First established in Newcastle back in 1951 on Gosforth High Street, the nation’s favourite bakery has become a staple of Geordie culture and can be found on most highstreets. Join the legendary and tour round the city’s Greggs “Because greatness is earned, not given.”.

Website: I attempted Greggs marathon

These Newcastle / Gateshead day trips are the perfect landmarks full of culture and fun!