Culture, arts & entertainment: things to do in Newcastle Upon Tyne

FRIDAY 21ST AUGUST 2026
A THING TO DO THIS FRIDAY

in NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Estimated cost £4 (adult) Estimated duration 90 mins Distance away Less than a mile away
With a history dating back to Roman times, Newcastle is full of history, from medieval Scottish conflict to rampant Victorian industrialisation. Uncover the secrets on the streets of the city with a guided tour this Friday - meet the guide at the Central Arcade on Grainger Street, outside the J G Windows Music Shop, at 10.30am.
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NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
54.97°N, 1.61°W

Sunrise: 04:52
Sunset: 19:26
Moon Phase: first quarter
Weather: overcast clouds, 17°C max, 9°C min


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