6km Christmas in Newcastle Walk

6km Christmas in Newcastle Walk

6km Christmas in Newcastle Walk

Newcastle promises to be twinkly and festive with all its activities and events. There’s something for everyone, even the kids. So get your comfy walking shoes and camera ready and put a cosy jumper on to explore the city’s festivities. Some events require tickets, and some are free; they are specified below.

Christmas lights along our 6km Christmas in Newcastle walk

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Though not on the route, NE1 uses venues throughout Newcastle as an Advent Calendar! These Venues open their doors to you for exclusive tours. Visit this website for the release of the venues in the run-up to Christmas.

Our first destination is Leazes Park. The entrance and exit is on Barrack Road.

Leazes Park Northern Lights display is a spectacular immersive experience, including original audio compositions and light choreography. For 90 minutes, enjoy the light show produced by award-winning creators of well-known installations like those at Kew Gardens, Netflix, and Glastonbury. Be entertained by vintage fair rides and yummy treats in the woodland clearings of the park. Tickets will sell quickly; you can book them here.

Leazes Park Lake Northern Lights Display

Leazes Park Lake. Credit: Northern Lights Newcastle

Leazes Park Northern Lights in the woods

Northern Lights in the Woods. Credit: Northern Lights Newcastle

Exit Leazes Park onto Barrack Road to turn left, then left into Strawberry Place at the next intersection. Strawberry Place becomes Morden Street; follow this past the Eldon Garden shopping centre, which will be on your right.

Part 1 of the 6km Christmas in Newcastle Walk from Leazes Park to Morden Street

Part 1 of the 6km Christmas in Newcastle Walk

Cross through the car park into the small cobbled street to get to Percy Street and turn left. Continue down this road to turn right into Haymarket, then left to continue down Haymarket (the glass building will be on your left). When you reach Northumberland Road, turn right to get to Fenwicks.

Part 2 of the 6km Christmas in Newcastle Walk onto Percy Street to Fenwicks in Northumberland Street

Part 2 of the 6km Christmas in Newcastle Walk

Fenwick’s Christmas window is the much-anticipated annual tradition. A new theme is presented yearly (for the past 50 years!), including Paddington, Shaun the Sheep, and Beatrix Potter’s stories. You can see the previous years’ displays here. Don’t worry if you missed this year’s grand reveal; you can still watch the curtain drop on the YouTube video below. Please ensure you are connected to uncapped Wi-Fi or have enough data when viewing the video.

Continue down Northumberland Street to reach Brunswick Street and turn right. Continue past Grey’s Monument into Grainger Street.

Part 3 of the 6km Christmas in Newcastle Walk down Brunswick Place into Grainger Street

Part 3 of the 6km Christmas in Newcastle Walk

Turn right into Nelson Street (opposite Central Arcade). The entrance to Grainger Market will be on your left.

Part 4 of the 6km Christmas in Newcastle Walk to Grainger Market

Part 4 of the 6km Christmas in Newcastle Walk

Grainger Market will include stalls from local small businesses, independent traders, and food stalls. This Christmas market will be ideal for last-minute Christmas shopping for unique or handmade gifts.

Grainger Market Christmas display

Grainger Market Christmas display. Credit: New Girl in Toon

To exit the market, go to Alley 3, Row B. Once you get onto Clayton Street, turn left to the Life Science Centre.

Part 5 of the 6km Christmas in Newcastle Walk from Grainger Market to The Life Science Centre

Part 5 of the 6km Christmas in Newcastle Walk

Life Science Centre ice rink will be the only open-air ice rink in Newcastle and Gateshead this Christmas; you won’t want to miss this. Book your tickets here and secure your spot to make a lifelong memory.

Life Science Centre ice rink at sunset.

Life Science Centre ice rink. Credit: Life Science Centre

Exit the Life Science Centre, turning right onto Neville Street. Continue and turn slightly right into Westgate Road all the way to Newcastle Castle.

Part 6 of the 6km Christmas in Newcastle Walk to the Newcastle Castle

Part 6 of the 6km Christmas in Newcastle Walk

Newcastle Castle offers the unique opportunity to watch Christmas movies inside the Castle! Book your tickets now to avoid disappointment.

Newcastle Castle in winter.

Newcastle Castle in winter. Credit: Get into Newcastle

Exit on Black Gate to Castle Garth. Walk down Castle stairs onto Sandhill.

Part 7 of the 6km Christmas in Newcastle Walk from Newcastle Castle down the Castle Stairs

Part 7 of the 6km Christmas in Newcastle Walk

Walk over Swing Bridge, and at the end, turn a slight left onto Bridge Street, then left again onto Hillgate under Tyne Bridge.

Part 8 of the 6km Christmas in Newcastle Walk over Swing Bridge on Hillgate under Tyne Bridge

Part 8 of the 6km Christmas in Newcastle Walk

Hillgate becomes South Shore Road, where the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art will be seen.

Part 9 of the 6km Christmas in Newcastle Walk to the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Arts over the Gateshead Millennium Bridge

Part 9 of the 6km Christmas in Newcastle Walk

Baltic’s Winter Warmer Weekend from 25-26 November has something for everyone crafty (or wanting to be crafty), art lovers, and gift shoppers. Some exhibitions, workshops, and activities are free, and some require buying tickets. See their site here for the various activities available.

Baltic's Centre for Contemporary Art

Baltic’s Centre for Contemporary Art

Exit Baltics and cross over the Gateshead Millennium Bridge to turn right onto Quayside or Cycle Route 72.

Part 10 of the 6km Christmas in Newcastle Walk over the Gateshead Millennium Bridge

Part 10 of the 6km Christmas in Newcastle Walk

Turn slightly left up onto Horatio Street, then onto Walker Street. Continue onto Ouse Street. Victoria Tunnel will be on your left.

Part 11 of the 6km Christmas in Newcastle Walk onto Cycle Route 72 to the Victoria Tunnel

Part 11 of the 6km Christmas in Newcastle Walk

Victoria Tunnel is once again hosting its Tunnel Tours with this year’s theme, “The Lion, the Witch and the… Tunnel”, of course. Have the little ones follow clues to Aslan, meet the Witch, and bring Christmas back, finding Santa deep in the tunnel. Tickets need to be booked in advance here.

Children with Santa in Victoria Tunnel

Children with Santa in Victoria Tunnel. Credit: Chronicle Live

Continue up Ouse Street into Lime Street, curving into Stepney Bank.

Part 12 of the 6km Christmas in Newcastle Walk from Victoria Tunnel up Lime Street to Stepney Bank

Part 12 of the 6km Christmas in Newcastle Walk

Turn right into Stepney Road, Shieldfield Lane, and Stoddart Street, where you will see The Biscuit Factory on your left.

Part 13 of the 6km Christmas in Newcastle Walk up Stepney Road onto Shieldfield Road to The Biscuit Factory

Part 13 of the 6km Christmas in Newcastle Walk

The Biscuit Factory’s Winter Social is their most popular event, where you can buy unique gifts such as handmade and original works from over 200 makers and artists. Additionally, there will be a live performance from a Christmas choir, complimentary drinks as you enter, and a prize draw. The best part? Entrance is free! But you must book tickets here in advance to be allowed admission. The Biscuit Factory also hosts various workshops, which you can check out here. 

Inside the Biscuit Factory

Inside the Biscuit Factory. Credit: The Biscuit Factory

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