Swalwell Travel Guide
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
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.
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.
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.
Castle Keep
Visit the tower from which the city takes its name to hear wicked tales of frightening ghouls and life in the dungeon.
Things to do
Annual Admission Newcastle Castle Ticket
Top hotels in Swalwell
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle Gateshead by IHG
Great place to stay for a cheap break. All good, breakfast was aversge
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Royal Station Hotel
Great location, great staff, great value for money!
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott Newcastle Gateshead
Ideal for our family overnight stay during school holidays. Everything positive as we liked it. Convenient for the Metro Centre shopping and activities for the kids.
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
The County Hotel, Newcastle
Hotel dirty , shabby and poorly maintained. Disgusting stains on bed bases, dirt all around skirting boards, carpet stained, chair has a hole, curtains stained with brown, noisy, toilet didn’t stop running water, shower terrible, I could still go on.. save your money stay somewhere else.. I wish ...
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa
We booked a treehouse for an overnight stay on 16 April 2026. prior to my daughter's wedding on 17th. We were allocated the Cuckoo lodge and sizewise it was perfect. My daughter and future husband and my two grandchildren took the studio side which had its own entrance and hot-tub but they also had ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Lumley Castle Hotel
Brilliant hotel.lovely friendly staff. Would definitely recommend Lumley castle
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Swalwell
Whickham
Whickham is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bowes Museum and Derwent Walk Country Park.
Elswick
If you're spending some time in Elswick, Utilita Arena Newcastle and Elswick Community Leisure Centre are top sights worth seeing.
Fenham
Fenham is well liked for its restaurants and parks. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, St. James' Park and Chinatown are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
Lemington
Though Lemington may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Newburn Leisure Centre and Tyne Green Country Park.
Grainger Town
While visiting Grainger Town, you might make a stop by sights like Grainger Market and Central Arcade.
Newcastle City Center
Northumberland Street and Grey's Monument are top sights in Newcastle City Center, and you should be sure to explore the fantastic nightlife. Hop aboard the metro at Monument Station or Haymarket Station to see more sights in the area.
Swalwell Travel Guide
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