Date spot in Newcastle
Grainger Market
Graze round the Victorian covered market at the heart of Grainger Town, with butchers, bakers, street-food counters and the tiny original Marks & Spencer Penny Bazaar.
Grainger Street, Grainger Town
Address: Grainger Market, Grainger Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5QQ- Activity
- Rain-proof ☔
- Cheap and cheerful
- Foodie
Why it's a good date: Go off in different directions with a small budget each, then meet back up with what you found. There's new seating in the middle now, so you can sit down to share.
Photo: Terry Phillips, CC BY-SA 4.0 (resized)
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Jesmond Dene
Jesmond, north-east of the city centre
Address: Jesmond Dene, Jesmond Dene Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 2EY- Outdoors
- Free
- Best in Spring, Summer, Autumn
Follow the river path through a wooded valley with a waterfall, an old mill and stone bridges, then call in at Pets' Corner.
Why it's a good date: It feels miles from the city, though it's only a few minutes away. It's at its best in autumn colour, and a good walk to follow with a pub lunch in Jesmond.
Photo: PaulTurner, CC BY-SA 4.0 (resized)
Tynemouth by Metro
Tynemouth, at the mouth of the Tyne
Address: Tynemouth Priory and Castle, Pier Road, Tynemouth NE30 4BZ- Trip
- Outdoors
- Cheap and cheerful
- Out of town
Ride the Metro to the coast for the clifftop priory and castle ruins, a walk on Longsands beach and a browse round the weekend market in the old station.
Why it's a good date: Half an hour from town and you're at the seaside. Bring a coat, walk the beach, then fish and chips with a view of the sea.
Photo: PaulTurner, CC BY-SA 4.0 (resized)
Angel of the North
Low Fell, Gateshead
Address: Angel of the North, Durham Road, Gateshead NE9 7UA- Outdoors
- Free
- Culture
Stand at the feet of Antony Gormley's 20-metre steel angel, with wings 54 metres across, on a hilltop by the A1 in Gateshead.
Why it's a good date: Far bigger close up than from the road, and a good excuse for a quick drive or bus out of town. Go at golden hour for the photo.
Photo: Photograph by Mike Peel (www.mikepeel.net)., CC BY-SA 4.0 (resized)
