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Bigg Market

No barley these days - only fun!

Located on the southern edge of Grainger Town is the famous Bigg Market which is home to a wide selection of pubs and clubs. Bigg means barley in the local dialect. Nowadays this small area attracts large numbers of locals, students and visitors especially on Friday and Saturday evenings.

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Bigg Market

Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE1 1UN

Please Note: The Bigg Market attracts large numbers of young people and can get very lively at weekends!

Grainger Town Pub & Cafés

Grainger Town Sights

Grainger Town In-a-Morning

A 2-hour stroll in the City Centre

Text © Paul Shawcross

Image by ©Paul Shawcross