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Free things to do in Newcastle upon Tyne

5 genuinely free places in and around Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear — each with an honest receipt for what the day really costs once parking and lunch are counted.

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Newcastle Quayside

Tyne bridges, Sunday market and Baltic gallery on the waterfront — wander the quay for free.

~£4.00 real costDetails +
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Newcastle Quayside

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Tyne bridges, Sunday market and Baltic gallery on the waterfront — wander the quay for free.

~£4.00 real costEntry freeParking ~£4.00
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EntryFREE
Parking~£4.00
Lunch for 4Market street food ~£6
Cost to get there£4.00

Quayside ~£2/hr

Parking is a guide (~ typical short visit). Rates change — confirm on arrival or on the map.

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Jesmond Dene

Wooded valley with a waterfall, stepping stones and riverside paths east of the centre.

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Jesmond Dene

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Wooded valley with a waterfall, stepping stones and riverside paths east of the centre.

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EntryFREE
ParkingFREE
Lunch for 4Petting zoo charges; woodland walk free
Cost to get there£0.00

Jesmond Dene free car park

Parking is a guide (~ typical short visit). Rates change — confirm on arrival or on the map.

Genuinely free — no catch
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BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art

Free contemporary art gallery in the old flour mill — rooftop views over the Tyne.

~£4.00 real costDetails +
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BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Free contemporary art gallery in the old flour mill — rooftop views over the Tyne.

~£4.00 real costEntry freeParking ~£4.00
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EntryFREE
Parking~£4.00
Lunch for 4Baltic café ~£5
Cost to get there£4.00

Quayside ~£2/hr

Parking is a guide (~ typical short visit). Rates change — confirm on arrival or on the map.

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Grey Street & Monument

Georgian curve voted one of Britain's finest streets — free to stroll beneath the column.

~£4.00 real costDetails +
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Grey Street & Monument

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Georgian curve voted one of Britain's finest streets — free to stroll beneath the column.

~£4.00 real costEntry freeParking ~£4.00
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EntryFREE
Parking~£4.00
Lunch for 4Grey Street lunch ~£8
Cost to get there£4.00

City centre ~£2/hr

Parking is a guide (~ typical short visit). Rates change — confirm on arrival or on the map.

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Great North Museum: Hancock

Free museum with a T-Rex, Roman Wall displays, Egyptian mummies and a planetarium (shows ticketed).

~£4.00 real costDetails +
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Great North Museum: Hancock

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Free museum with a T-Rex, Roman Wall displays, Egyptian mummies and a planetarium (shows ticketed).

~£4.00 real costEntry freeParking ~£4.00
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EntryFREE
Parking~£4.00
Lunch for 4Museum café ~£5
Cost to get there£4.00

Jesmond on-street ~£2/hr

Parking is a guide (~ typical short visit). Rates change — confirm on arrival or on the map.

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