5 irresistible things to do in Newcastle and across the North East this summer
From strawberry picking to sipping cocktails in the sun, here are five unmissable local experiences you’ll want to add to your summer bucket list.
Peaceful spaces to relax and unplug in Newcastle and Gateshead
Discover quiet places across Newcastle and Gateshead, made for peaceful moments of escape.
14 places to enjoy rooftop views of Newcastle
The best bars, restaurants and cultural venues to enjoy panoramic views of Newcastle’s skyline this summer.
5 reasons why we love the Ouseburn – Newcastle’s cool cultural quarter
Uncover the charm of Newcastle’s Ouseburn Valley with this essential pocket guide – where local heritage, creativity and culture collide.
Newcastle after dark: Date night ideas for couples
Stuck in a date night rut? Here’s five fun and cool ways to spend time together in Newcastle – no candlelit clichés in sight.
How to be a tourist for the day in Newcastle
Whether you’re a local seeking fresh inspiration or a first-time visitor eager to explore, here’s how to spend a day in Newcastle, from dawn to dusk.
Tinsel Toon: A local’s guide to Christmas in Newcastle
Festive magic has arrived in Newcastle thanks to a sparkling array of Christmas markets, cosy igloos and pop up experiences across the city centre. Here’s a round-up of all the festive fun.
A pocket guide to Northern Lights – the only immersive light trail in Newcastle
The Toon will be twinkling again this festive season with the return of Northern Lights, a magical light trail in Leazes Park.
London Fashion Week’s ‘City Wide Celebration’ expands into Newcastle
Fashionistas, it’s time to free up your diaries and make a date with a special line-up of events in Newcastle celebrating London Fashion Week.
Doors open across Newcastle for Heritage Open Days
Calling all culture vultures and local history enthusiasts! Heritage Open Days returns this September – here’s a round up of what’s happening in and around Newcastle.
A pocket guide to Newcastle Fringe Festival
Performing arts take centre stage at Newcastle Fringe Festival this July. Here’s a quick-fire rundown on what to expect.
Thrifty business: an interview with Poppy Collingwood-Cameron, founder of Clothes Cycle Markets
Sustainable fashion and thrifted style take to the spotlight as we chat to the founder of Clothes Cycle Markets, Poppy Collingwood-Cameron, ahead of her upcoming event in Newcastle later this month.
Comedian Alasdair Beckett-King brings ‘Nevermore’ to Newcastle
The award-winning Alasdair Beckett-King brings his whimsical style of comedy to The Stand later this month. Newcastle Sparkles catches up with the Durham comedian to chat all things Fringe, falafel and Flamingo Land.
A Song for Ella Grey at Northern Stage
A myth for the modern age – an enthralling new adaptation of A Song for Ella Grey takes to the stage in Newcastle.
Review: Macbeth at Northern Stage
A contemporary take on Shakespeare’s dark tragedy, shrouded in madness and murder.
5 reasons to visit Alphabetti Theatre
Everything you need to know about Alphabetti Theatre, an award-winning, artist-led performance space in Newcastle.