Diaries at the ready! Discover the most unique experiences and things to do in Newcastle this year.
Bored of doing the same old things in your spare time, week in and week out?
Keep scrolling past cool ideas on your Instagram feed, but quickly forget about them afterwards?
I can relate! That’s why I’ve curated this wide-ranging list of things to do across Newcastle, whatever your interests. From food and drink and creative activities to heritage and culture and active pursuits – you’ll find plenty of inspiration below.
If you stumble across any others, drop me a message on Instagram at @NclSparkles and I’ll add them to this post!
Food and drink
Embark on a culinary walking tour of the city with Triple A Food Tours
Book onto Zucchini’s popular 90-minute fresh pasta masterclass
Enjoy a beer tasting and guided tour of Brinkburn Brewery’s micro brewery in the Ouseburn
Get to grips with your grapes at a wine tasting experience hosted by Hotel du Vin on City Road
Don your apron and take part in a cooking class or boozy social at Blackfriars restaurant
Indulge in an exquisite afternoon tea at stylish Grey Street bar and restaurant, Leila Lily’s
Delve into the fascinating history of gin with a gin tasting experience at Bealim House
Learn the basics of Neapolitan pizza making at one of Scream For Pizza’s beginner classes
Spice things up with a 90-minute bottomless brunch at Indian restaurant, My Delhi
Creative activities
Experiment with pretty flowers and foliage at one of The Flower Folk’s floral masterclasses in West Jesmond
Hand-make your very own piece of jewellery at The Glamorous Owl in Old George Yard
Enjoy a pottery making session at The Pottery Experience in the heart of Jesmond
Explore the joy of printmaking at Ouseburn’s Northern Print
Join a New Writing North writing course to craft a page-turning story
Create a one-of-a-kind painting by attending a fun 2-hour Paint & Sip party
Heritage and culture
Go ‘Behind the Books‘ with a free tour of independent library, the Lit & Phil
Experience life in a waggonway by going on an underground tour of Victoria Tunnel
Book a Monument tour and climb the 164 steps to the top of Grey’s Monument
Admire sky-high views of St James’ Park by booking onto a stadium rooftop tour 150ft above the ground
Immerse yourself in an atmospheric candlelight concert at unique venues across the city, produced by Fever
Make music by joining a class at The Glasshouse (formerly Sage Gateshead)
Step back in time thanks to a Medieval tour of the city centre and Newcastle Castle
Active pursuits
Get your groove on with a silent disco experience around the city, led by Silent Adventures
Polish up on your Strictly glitter-ball vibes by signing up to a dance class at Dance City
Vent your frustrations in a rage room at Smash Space on Scotswood Road
Swing into action with a round of crazy golf for adults at Golf Fang in Hoults Yard
Beat the clock inside one of the Escape Key’s six intriguing escape rooms on St Andrew’s Street
Unleash your hidden axe-throwing abilities at Hatchett Harry’s with a 90-minute throwing session
Cruise along the Tyne on an illuminated sit-on kayak – part of a magical Quayside Glow night-time adventure
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