Newcastle In-a-Day
From the Quayside to Blackfriars and Chinatown
Begin this itinerary on the Quayside in the morning when, if you are lucky, the sun will shine on the magnificent bridges from the east. Spend the morning down here and then climb the relatively steep bank up into Grainger Town. There are plenty of choices for lunch in both neighbourhoods.
Morning: Quayside
Start downriver at the magnificent Gateshead Millennium Bridge. This pedestrianised structure takes you across to the Baltic Centre and the Sage Gateshead on the south side of the River. After visiting these two impressive buildings, retrace your steps across the river and enjoy the iconic Tyne Bridge, the Swing Bridge and the High Level Bridge further upstream.