1 Week In Newburn
So you've got a week in
Newburn - that's great news. Let's see how you can best use your time while you're here. Last updated 5th February 2024
If you have 7 days to spend in Newburn, you can check out the following places:
- Newburn Motor Museum: A great place to visit for car lovers, with a collection of over 150 classic and vintage cars. Estimated time: 1-2 hours.
- Hedley Hall Woods: A beautiful nature reserve, ideal for hiking and birdwatching. Estimated time: 2-3 hours.
- Beamish Museum: An interactive open-air museum, showcasing the life and culture of North East England in the 1820s, 1900s, and 1940s. Estimated time: 3-5 hours.
- Discovery Museum: A science and local history museum, with exhibits on shipbuilding, steam engines, and military history. Estimated time: 2-3 hours.
- St. Mary's Island: A picturesque lighthouse island, accessible by a causeway at low tide. Estimated time: 2-3 hours.
- Gibside: A National Trust estate, featuring a Georgian mansion, chapel, and parkland. Estimated time: 3-4 hours.
- BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art: A modern art gallery, with changing exhibitions and events. Estimated time: 2-3 hours.
As for places to stay, there are many hotels and guest houses in Newcastle upon Tyne, which is just a few miles from Newburn, as well as in nearby Gateshead. Some options to consider include:
- Hilton Newcastle Gateshead: A luxury hotel with river views.
- The Malmaison: A stylish hotel in a converted warehouse.
- Premier Inn Newcastle (Metro Centre) Hotel: A budget-friendly option close to the Metro Centre shopping mall.
- Ravensdene Lodge Hotel: A family-run hotel with a cozy atmosphere.
