Roker Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
St. James' Park
Attend an intense soccer game at one of the United Kingdom’s largest and oldest stadiums. See it perched on a hill in the city center.
Quayside
Cross a futuristic tilting bridge, peruse artistic centers and relax with a drink in this modern part of the city.
The Glasshouse
This riverside concert hall of futuristic design is among Europe’s leading venues. Enjoy its spectacular acoustics, divine auditoriums and international acts.
Newcastle-upon-Tyne Theatre Royal
Enjoy artisanal ice cream between acts at a show in the stylish setting of one of England’s most glamorous and acclaimed theaters.
Northumbria University
The gleaming silver campus in central Newcastle is one of the U.K.’s newest universities. Its students have voted the city the country’s best for students.
Gateshead Millennium Bridge
Marvel at the impressive architectural feat of the tilting of this curved bridge and its tall arch allowing boats to pass.
Activities
Annual Admission Newcastle Castle Ticket
Unlock Newcastle's Secrets: A Historic In-App Audio Tour
Bar & Club Night entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Newcastle
Newcastle Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (1 Day Pass) UK
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Other neighbourhoods around Roker
Seaburn
Seaside views and restaurants are notable features of Seaburn. You might consider stopping by Whitburn Sands while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Sunderland City Centre
Well liked for its restaurants and museums, Sunderland City Centre is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Sunderland Empire and Mowbray Park, and jump on the metro at Park Lane Station to get around the city.
Westoe
You'll appreciate the restaurants during your time in Westoe and you might want to plan a stop by The Marsden Grotto and Port Of Tyne while you're in the area.
Tynemouth
Tynemouth is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Tynemouth Castle and Longsands Beach.
Heaton
While Heaton isn't home to many top sights, Jesmond Dene Park and Jesmond Cricket Ground are some notable places to visit nearby.
Ouseburn
If you're spending some time in Ouseburn, Seven Stories and Victoria Tunnel are top sights worth seeing.
- St. James' Park
- Beamish Open Air Museum
- Stadium of Light
- Utilita Arena Newcastle
- Durham Cathedral
- The Glasshouse
- Newcastle-upon-Tyne Theatre Royal
- Newcastle Racecourse
- Northumbria University
- Durham Castle
- Gateshead Millennium Bridge
- Castle Keep
- Angel of the North
- Tyne Bridge
- Kingston Park Stadium
- Diggerland
- BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art