Essentials
Hutchinsons
282 Stanhope StThe cheapest fruit and veg store in the area.
Asian store, sells pretty much everything, including fruit, veg and meat. Fresh and tasty meat or veg samosas behind the counter for 50p each.
Brighton Food Store
14-18 Brighton GroveAsian store, sells pretty much everything, including fruit, veg and meat. Fresh and tasty meat or veg samosas behind the counter for 50p each.
A little Asda that sells all the basics. Has cashpoint.
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Asda Benwell Mill Lane Supermarket
A little Asda that sells all the basics. Has cashpoint.
The local off licence, open late and has good selection of beer and wine. Also has milk, chocolate and other basics.
Crossley Wines
The local off licence, open late and has good selection of beer and wine. Also has milk, chocolate and other basics.
Getting Around
Newcastle Central Station
Neville StreetMain station in Newcastle. Metro, bus and taxi available.
Newcastle airport, 15min by taxi from our house.
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Newcastle International Airport
Newcastle airport, 15min by taxi from our house.
The Cycle Hub on the Quayside is a cafe, bike rental and repair shops, with tables inside and outside right on the waterfront.
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The Cycle Hub
QuaysideThe Cycle Hub on the Quayside is a cafe, bike rental and repair shops, with tables inside and outside right on the waterfront.
Food Scene
Kamal Restaurant
279 Stanhope StNearby Indian Balti house, will be both sit in and take away.
The Oven Door
37-39 Nuns Moor RdTraditional cafe, very good value, English breakfast and other traditional foods.
The Brighton
47-51 Brighton GroveGood little Indian takeaway.
Solomons Restaurant
West RoadGood Indian restaurant nearby.
Great indian restaurant, they serve massive naan breads that come suspended on a hook. Great interiour but better in winter as it's a little dark.
Luigikhan's Restaurant
358 Westgate RdGreat indian restaurant, they serve massive naan breads that come suspended on a hook. Great interiour but better in winter as it's a little dark.
Great little persian takeaway, if you want a quick meat skewer with bread or rice. Has a little sit in section too.
Persian Bite
4 Brighton GroveGreat little persian takeaway, if you want a quick meat skewer with bread or rice. Has a little sit in section too.
Ayesha Sweet House
284 Stanhope StGreat little Indian takeaway and sweet shop.
Lovely gastro pub with good food and beer. Light and airy inside and also has some tables out the front and back.
Cosy Dove
Hunter's RoadLovely gastro pub with good food and beer. Light and airy inside and also has some tables out the front and back.
On the other side of town Earnest is one of our favourites. It serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, coffee and is also an evening venue.
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Ernest Cafe Bar
1 Boyd StOn the other side of town Earnest is one of our favourites. It serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, coffee and is also an evening venue.
Clean eating inspired all day cafe, serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, coffees, juices and smoothies, and a variety of healthy cakes.
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The Naked Deli Heaton
231 Chillingham RdClean eating inspired all day cafe, serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, coffees, juices and smoothies, and a variety of healthy cakes.
The best Lebanese in town! A great little place, tasty fresh food, and one of our favourites!
Shawarma Fattoush
411 Westgate RdThe best Lebanese in town! A great little place, tasty fresh food, and one of our favourites!
An amazing country pub serving Northumbrian inspired cuisine. A must visit if you get out into the countryside.
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The Feathers Inn
An amazing country pub serving Northumbrian inspired cuisine. A must visit if you get out into the countryside.
Parks & Nature
Lovely victorian park bordering the town moor. Includes playground, old bowling green which is great for sunbathing and BBQs. Check out anything going on at the bike garden, or join folk on the slackline.
The Bike Garden
Studley TerraceLovely victorian park bordering the town moor. Includes playground, old bowling green which is great for sunbathing and BBQs. Check out anything going on at the bike garden, or join folk on the slackline.
The town moor is a large area that is free from development and used for cattle grazing. It's great for walks or for running.
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The Town Moor
Grandstand RoadThe town moor is a large area that is free from development and used for cattle grazing. It's great for walks or for running.
Entertainment & Activities
Excellent independent cinema in town. Has a pretty decent cafe/restaurant.
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Tyneside Cinema
10 Pilgrim StExcellent independent cinema in town. Has a pretty decent cafe/restaurant.
St James' Park
Barrack Road10-15min walk to the stadium.
Sightseeing
THE North East landmark and worth a visit if you can.
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I-angel of the North
Durham RoadTHE North East landmark and worth a visit if you can.
Arts & Culture
Interactive and not just (although mainly) for kids
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I-Discovery Museum
Blandford SquareInteractive and not just (although mainly) for kids
Dance City
Temple StreetDance and performance venue, they have performances as well as workshop type stuff.
Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art
South Shore RoadContemporary art