Five Activities to Check Out in Gateshead/Newcastle

The Toon is notorious for its vibrant student life with countless activities to enjoy with friends and family. Here are five activities to check out in Newcastle.

Junkyard Golf

This mini golf establishment is well renowned by students for its variety of courses, cocktails and excitement. Choose between ‘Bozo’ the circus fear-ground course, ‘Pablo’ the polluted paradise track and finally ‘Gary’ the 90’s garage scrapyard pathway. These courses are loads of fun and a must visit!

Location: Unit 4, 17 Newgate St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5RE

Price: £6 all day Sunday to Thursday for students

Website: Junkyard Golf

Lane 7

Lane 7 is another student favourite. It holds an incredible atmosphere and variety of options including bowling, karaoke, gaming, drinks and food. This is the perfect place to visit for hours of fun with friends and family.

Location: 80-90 St James’ Blvd, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4BN

Price: Bowling starts from £9.50 per person, and other activities are equally budget friendly. 50% off for students via student beans

Website: Lane7 

Dog and Scone

Missing your family pets back home? This incredibly wholesome hour-long experience combines drinks and snacks with adorable dogs ranging from chihuahuas to pugs, Pomeranians, dachshunds and much more! The experience includes cuddles, playtime and treats, some are even trained to do tricks for you!

Location: 22 Pudding Chare, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1UE

Price: £7

Website: Dog and Scone Cafe

The Escape Key

These four handcrafted award-winning escape rooms inspired by Newcastle’s history are an exhilarating experience for puzzle craving guests. With room choices ‘Witch’, ‘Plague’, ‘Electric City’, and ‘Armageddon’ these mind-boggling games will encourage a new way of thinking and teambuilding with the guests of your choice. Choose wisely!

Location: 60-62 St Andrew’s St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5SF

Price: Start from 16.50 with 10% student discount

Website: The Escape Key

Game of Throwing

Feeling competitive? Game of Throwing is the perfect place to challenge your friends and channel your inner Viking. Each lane holds up to six people and is great fun for thrill seekers. The staff can assist with better techniques to improve your skills and you can even compete for the leader board of champions!

Location: The Gate, Newgate St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5TG

Price: Lane Hire, two players £45.50 (together) or three to six players £65.00

Website: Game of Throwing

Make the most of your student life and enjoy these five activities to check out in Newcastle!