Itinerary 1 itinerary
Day 1
Meet at meeting point: Société Café Bar 93 Grey St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 6EG, United Kingdom From December 1st 2023 NO TOURS will meet at Grey's Monument due to disruption from the Christmas market and from weekend demonstrations. After this date ALL TOURS will begin at Societe Cafe where the staff are selling hot drinks, including some festive mulled wine!Attractions and Activities: Grey's Monument (At your own expense) Hear the history of Grainger Town and the man on the monument. 15 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Grainger Town (Free entry) More history of Grainger Town, and the market built to replace those demolished to build it. 20 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Blackfriars Medieval Friary (Free entry) Learn about the history of the Blackfriars, and the mark they left on Newcastle. 20 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: The Newcastle Town Wall (Free entry) Hear about the town wall and it's towers, the siege of Newcastle in 1644, and the Gallowgate leadworks. 20 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: St. Mary's Cathedral (Free entry How to visit:No indoor visits) The first cathedral in Newcastle (but not the oldest). Hear the history of the cathedrals in the city, and how this one came to be built.
Attractions and Activities: Newcastle Castle (At your own expense) Hear about the history of the site from the Iron Age to the Roman fort, and the building, and rebuilding, of the castle. 20 min(s)
Guests leave on their own: Newcastle CastleEnd the tour on your own and bring your trip to a happy conclusion The Black Gate, Castle Garth, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1RQ, United Kingdom The tour will end at the castle keep, near the High Level Bridge which has views over Newcastle's quayside.
*Itinerary times are in the local time of the place of visit and may be subject to changes due to weather conditions, road conditions, and other factors. We appreciate your understanding.