The Lit & Phil
Westgate Road, by Central Station
Address: 23 Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1SE- Culture
- Rain-proof ☔
- Free
- Cosy
Step into the largest independent library outside London, open since 1825, with galleried rooms, spiral stairs and glass skylights, free for anyone to look round.
Why it's a good date: Quiet, beautiful and easy to miss, which makes it feel like your discovery. Browse the shelves for a while, then head out for lunch to compare finds. Keep your voices down.
Photo: Carroll Pierce, CC BY-SA 2.0 (cropped and resized)
