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St James' Park

Home of Newcastle United (NUFC)

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St James' Park, the home of NUFC since 1892, is located on Barrack Road which is a short walk from Stowell Street or Grainger Town. In fact you can't miss the stadium's absolutely huge structure designed to accommodate 52,000 fans.

Newcastle United are a Premier League club managed by Rafael Benitez. Great players from the modern era have included Malcolm McDonald, Alan Shearer, Peter Beardsley and Paul Gascoigne.

Tours of the stadium are offered daily.

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Barrack Rd,

Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4ST

+44(0)344 372 1892

NUFC Tours

Stadium tours: Weekdays at 12.30 and 14.30; Sat: 11.30, 12.30, 13.30 and 14.30; Sun: 11.30, 12.30 and 14.30. Match day tours are available subject to kick-off times.

Prices: Adult £15.00, seniors £12.00 & juniors £8.00.

Getting there: Nearest Metro Station is St James

China Town & Blackfriars Sights

Kids & Families

Blackfriars & Chinatown In-a-Day

The City Walls, China Town & a couple of Museums

Text © Paul Shawcross

Image by Steenbergs