Your Visit
Make a trip of it and experience Christmas in Newcastle. Find everything you need to plan your festive visit, including where to stay, how to get here and the best places to eat, drink and explore while you’re in the city.
Getting to the Toon
No matter if you drive, get a bus, ride a train or walk, there’s always a way to get here!
Places to Stay
Visiting Newcastle from further afield or planning a festive staycation? Check out these fantastic city centre hotels.
Hotel Gotham
Step into a world of glitz and glamour at Hotel Gotham on Newcastle's Pilgrim Street.
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Motel One
Whatever you're visiting the Toon for, Motel One has you covered with their budget-friendly rooms and city-centre location.
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Premier Apartments
Premier Apartments are a unique alternative to hotels, offering style and comfort with the space and convenience of your own home.
Read MoreWhere to Drink
Heading into Newcastle city centre for a festive tipple or two this Christmas? Read our guides on the best places for a drink in the Toon
15 Top-Class Cocktail Bars in Newcastle
Newcastle is home to an amazing cocktail scene and whether you're mad for margaritas or crazy for Cosmopolitans, we've got you covered with our guide to the city's best cocktails bars.
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10 of the Best Cosy Pubs to Visit in Newcastle
There's nothing quite like a warm and welcoming pub to cosy up in with a pint or two over the festive period and the Toon is home to plenty of them.
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12 Top Prosecco & Champagne Bars in Newcastle
In the mood for some fizz? We've gathered twelve of the best Newcastle bars and restaurants where the champagne and prosecco are plentiful.
Read MoreWhere to Dine
Enjoy a mouth-watering festive meal in the Toon this Christmas with our round-ups of the city's very best restaurants
Christmas 2026: 19 Must-Try Festive Menus in Newcastle
Enjoy a festive feast in the city with our round-up of some of the best seasonal menus available this Christmas in Newcastle.
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14 Fantastic Indian Food Hotspots in Newcastle
Spice up your life this festive season with a mouthwatering meal at one of the city's many must-try Indian restaurants.
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14 Favourite Family Restaurants in Newcastle
Check out the best family restaurants in the Toon, with something to suit everyone from pint-sized picky eaters to choosy teenagers.
Read MoreGuides
Get set for a whole host of festive fun in Newcastle with our guides to spending Christmas in the city
Christmas 2026: A Yuletide Guide to Newcastle
A guide to some of the most exciting events in the city's calendar, from Newcastle's Christmas Market to ice skating at Life Science Centre.
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The Ultimate Guide to Newcastle's Shopping Hotspots
Shop ‘til you drop in Newcastle with our guide to the city’s best shopping districts, from Eldon Square to Grainger Market and everywhere in between.
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Where to Meet Santa in Newcastle this Christmas
Santa is once again defying space and time and managing to make an appearance at several Newcastle locations this year — here's where to meet him.
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