Title: New Herrington Travel Guide: Best of New Herrington, Newcastle-upon-Tyne Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in New Herrington](https://expedia.co.uk/New-Herrington-Newcastle-Upon-Tyne-Hotels.0-n553248635118820454-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Newcastle-upon-Tyne](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Newcastle-Upon-Tyne.d6084526.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Newcastle-upon-Tyne](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Newcastle-Upon-Tyne.d6084526.Travel-Guide-Activities)[New Herrington Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-New-Herrington.d553248635118820454.Car-Hire-Guide)[New Herrington Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/New-Herrington.d553248635118820454.Holidays-City-Breaks) # New Herrington Travel Guide ## Newcastle-upon-Tyne ![Herrington Country Park near Sunderland in the north east of England is aa area that was once a coal mine but has now been transformed into a well used park by locals and visitors to the city of Sunderland. its large grassed areas are regularly used for large and small events like pop concerts and dog walking events. With loads of photographic opportunities its a great place to spend a few hours.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118820454/8dceadef-186a-4df7-8dcf-e3ff714210fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Coal mine monument in Herrington Park by Safc_cal](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118820454/b8544c97-3ede-4dac-84fb-44767c7d0a72.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118820454/b8544c97-3ede-4dac-84fb-44767c7d0a72.jpg) by [Mackem16\_CVB](https://www.panoramio.com/user/3808639?with_photo_id=44371565) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ![Top point in Herrington Country Park. The topmost point in the country park (80m?) is marked by a sculpture meant to symbolise a fortress with defenders (??). Good views from there though.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118820454/f23efb2e-dadf-42e0-85d2-80877c7ddeef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118820454/f23efb2e-dadf-42e0-85d2-80877c7ddeef.jpg) by [Brian Abbott](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/5696) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Penshaw Monument Looking across to Penshaw Monument from Herrington Country Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118820454/d04e9756-fbc2-4a1e-b67c-8951ff52bb7d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118820454/d04e9756-fbc2-4a1e-b67c-8951ff52bb7d.jpg) by [Malc McDonald](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/44954) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Pond in Herrington Country Park. The main pond in the country park is designated as a boating lake. The jetty shown in the middle of the picture is where model boats are launched. It's also regularly used for feeding the waterfowl.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118820454/9ad9aab0-5418-423e-acdf-7f04987f0b7e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118820454/9ad9aab0-5418-423e-acdf-7f04987f0b7e.jpg) by [Brian Abbott](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/5696) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ## Visit New Herrington Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Newcastle-upon-Tyne travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Newcastle-upon-Tyne.dx6084526) --- ### Popular places to visit ![St. James\' Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6079501/7d73611f-4053-4520-916c-8c16a1e23045.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/St-James-Park-Newcastle-upon-Tyne.d6079501.Attraction) ![Quayside which includes a river or creek, modern architecture and a bridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6126178/1b94f20a-ef8f-4445-93fd-d2eea136bcf1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Quayside Cross a futuristic tilting bridge, peruse artistic centers and relax with a drink in this modern part of the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Quayside-Quayside.d6126178.Attraction) ![Sage Gateshead which includes modern architecture and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6079491/8d94487b-95da-4ddb-9803-28ca31afeddd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Glasshouse This riverside concert hall of futuristic design is among Europe’s leading venues. Enjoy its spectacular acoustics, divine auditoriums and international acts. [](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Glasshouse-Newcastle-upon-Tyne.d6079491.Attraction) ![Northumbria University](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621563123175/5b37be7a-3936-4693-a0b4-99c2daff82c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Northumbria-University-Newcastle-City-Center.d553248621563123175.Attraction) ![Crossing the Tyne @ Newcastle, UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000662800/37348089-66e2-4240-ad32-cfe691eaf652.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne during your trip to Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply savour its lively bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-Newcastle-Upon-Tyne-Newcastle-upon-Tyne.d6079511.Attraction) ![Newcastle-upon-Tyne Theatre Royal featuring theatre scenes and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6079487/446e2b99-76fd-40a7-aebb-d8570935961d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Newcastle-Upon-Tyne-Theatre-Royal-Newcastle-City-Center.d6079487.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Newcastle Castle Keep - Norman stone keep in the centre of Newcastle upon Tyne](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2819022/bf66dc61-69da-48c0-8131-2b6f3a68638d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Annual Admission Newcastle Castle Ticket £14 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/annual-admission-newcastle-castle-ticket.a2819022.activity-details) ![Best of Newcastle Highlights Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44635690/a352b628-dfd9-484d-a8e5-1530dae4a717.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Best of Newcastle Highlights Walking Tour £20 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/best-of-newcastle-highlights-walking-tour.a44635690.activity-details) ![Newcastle: Silent Disco Adventure Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4517391/0aed0656-6a84-4f19-9646-24bdf7dba03a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Newcastle: Silent Disco Adventure Tour £22 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/newcastle-silent-disco-adventure-tour.a4517391.activity-details) ![Durham History Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48071729/dd8285fe-adef-4635-bb96-2a99ec770042.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Durham History Tour £18 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/durham-history-tour.a48071729.activity-details) ![1.5 Hour Explore Newcastle Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3086367/0446de53-2797-47ad-acff-10898b5ac786.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 1.5 Hour Explore Newcastle Walking Tour £20 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/15-hour-explore-newcastle-walking-tour.a3086367.activity-details) ![Newcastle True Crime Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4116881/5bb54d8e-b346-4fbb-9c78-7185d8975963.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Newcastle True Crime Walking Tour £20 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/newcastle-true-crime-walking-tour.a4116881.activity-details) [See all activities in Newcastle-upon-Tyne](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Newcastle-Upon-Tyne.d6084526.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in New Herrington ![Sandman Signature Newcastle Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4590000/4589300/4589215/86157e0f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sandman Signature Newcastle Hotel Gallowgate Newcastle-upon-Tyne England £68 12 Apr - 13 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews) Everything was as expected and what an amazing view Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=4589215&PinnedHotelID=4589215&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635118820454) ![Delta Hotels by Marriott Newcastle Gateshead](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/3000/2920/a174b28f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Delta Hotels by Marriott Newcastle Gateshead Marconi Way, MetroCentre, Newcastle Gateshead England £63 29 Mar - 30 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Gateshead. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ... 9/10 Wonderful! (654 reviews) Staff very friendly and helpful. Food in restaurant was really good. Room too warm for us personally even with window open. Bathroom fixtures (bath/shower fittings) could do with being updated/modernised. Overall pleasant stay. Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=2920&PinnedHotelID=2920&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635118820454) ![Maldron Hotel Newcastle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26730000/26728000/26727901/00e38fef_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Maldron Hotel Newcastle Newgate Street Newcastle-upon-Tyne England £60 29 Mar - 30 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,114 reviews) Stayed for 1 night, overall it was a positive experience. Room was a bit too warm even after we'd adjusted the temperature control. Went to breakfast around 0930, this must have been after their busy period as some of the food, drinks and cups etc needed replenishing so a wait for our choice was ... Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=26727901&PinnedHotelID=26727901&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635118820454) ![Copthorne Hotel Newcastle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/523300/523217/64b7afe9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Copthorne Hotel Newcastle The Close Newcastle-upon-Tyne England £52 29 Mar - 30 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,868 reviews) Large room overlooking the river was spotlessly clean. Good value 24hr parking charge with car park under the hotel. Friendly staff and very good value for money. Good location to explore Newcastle and Gateshead on foot. Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=523217&PinnedHotelID=523217&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635118820454) ![Malmaison Newcastle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7740000/7734000/7733906/ea0cbaaf_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Malmaison Newcastle 104 Quayside Newcastle-upon-Tyne England £99 29 Mar - 30 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews) Excellent stay as always Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=7733906&PinnedHotelID=7733906&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635118820454) ![Lumley Castle Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/180000/175600/175571/6ec4734d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lumley Castle Hotel Ropery Lane Chester-le-Street England £68 5 Apr - 6 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this historic hotel in Chester-le-Street. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews) Really didn't enjoy our stay. The room was dirty especially around the windows and in poor state of repair with multiple chips in the basin. We had to climb a very old spiral staircase to get to the room which would be an issue for anyone with mobility issues. Finally we were given a choice of breakfast ... Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=175571&PinnedHotelID=175571&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635118820454) [See all 2,284 properties in New Herrington](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=25%2F03%2F2026&endDate=26%2F03%2F2026®ionId=553248635118820454) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Newcastle-Upon-Tyne-Ashbrooke.dx960121734768525312) ![Sunderland Minister Church](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634838840379/4106f96a-2620-4ee7-8f39-1104735d7b45.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Sunderland City Centre 3.5/5(2 area reviews) 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 Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art, and jump on the metro at Park Lane Station to get around the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Newcastle-Upon-Tyne-Sunderland-City-Centre.dx553248634838840379) ![Roker Lighthouse on the North Pier, Sunderland, UK; Shutterstock ID 508766458](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634739919211/7ffb2311-38fa-43cd-8b5a-477bf7b1609a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Roker 3.5/5(15 area reviews) Some popular features of Roker include its bars and seaside views. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Stadium of Light or Sunderland Empire are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Newcastle-Upon-Tyne-Roker.dx553248634739919211) ![Seaburn beach Winter sunrise sunderland uk](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634859586466/10caea40-f382-467a-bc60-bc0f0d408fc2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Seaburn 4/5(31 area reviews) Seaside views and restaurants are notable features of Seaburn. You might consider stopping by Whitburn Sands while you're exploring the neighbourhood. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Newcastle-Upon-Tyne-Seaburn.dx553248634859586466) ![We lived in the North East of England for several years and I drove past the awesome Angel of the North pretty much every day. This pic is towards the end of Winter but still cold, with snow and grey skies, sun trying to peek through the grey. If you're in the wonderful North East, be sure to stop in off the motorway and check out the sheer size of this sculpture. 6.4.2008](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634859592870/fba9cf43-e2db-4ded-a447-80cb696f775e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Team Valley Team Valley might not have many top sights, but Saltwell Park and Angel of the North are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Newcastle-Upon-Tyne-Team-Valley.dx553248634859592870) ![Panoramic view of Little Haven Beach in South Shields, UK, looking towards Tynemouth over River Tyne](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635149814732/0108c799-7fbc-4eb0-88d5-db926a613b63.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Westoe 4.5/5(10 area reviews) 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. 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