Roker Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit

St. James\' Park

St. James' Park

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Attend an intense soccer game at one of the United Kingdom’s largest and oldest stadiums. See it perched on a hill in the city center.

St. James' Park
Quayside which includes a river or creek, modern architecture and a bridge

Quayside

4.5/5(24 reviews)

Cross a futuristic tilting bridge, peruse artistic centers and relax with a drink in this modern part of the city.

Quayside
Newcastle-upon-Tyne Theatre Royal featuring theatre scenes and interior views

Newcastle-upon-Tyne Theatre Royal

Enjoy artisanal ice cream between acts at a show in the stylish setting of one of England’s most glamorous and acclaimed theaters.

Newcastle-upon-Tyne Theatre Royal
Sage Gateshead featuring modern architecture and a city

The Glasshouse

4/5(4 reviews)

This riverside concert hall of futuristic design is among Europe’s leading venues. Enjoy its spectacular acoustics, divine auditoriums and international acts.

The Glasshouse
Castle Keep showing heritage architecture and a city

Castle Keep

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Visit the tower from which the city takes its name to hear wicked tales of frightening ghouls and life in the dungeon.

Castle Keep
Northumbria University

Northumbria University

The gleaming silver campus in central Newcastle is one of the U.K.’s newest universities. Its students have voted the city the country’s best for students.

Northumbria University

Activities

Newcastle Castle Keep - Norman stone keep in the centre of Newcastle upon Tyne

Annual Admission Newcastle Castle Ticket

AU$25
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Annual Admission Newcastle Castle Ticket
Blackfriars

Guided City Walking Tour of Newcastle

AU$61
per adult
Guided City Walking Tour of Newcastle
Unlock Newcastle's Secrets: A Historic In-App Audio Tour

Unlock Newcastle's Secrets: A Historic In-App Audio Tour

AU$17
per traveller
Unlock Newcastle's Secrets: A Historic In-App Audio Tour
River Tyne & Bridges

3 Hour Walking Tour through Newcastle upon Tyne

AU$61
per adult
3 Hour Walking Tour through Newcastle upon Tyne
Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Newcastle

Bar & Club Night entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Newcastle

AU$24
per adult
Bar & Club Night entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Newcastle
3 Hours Culinary Flavor Trail Journey in Newcastle

3 Hours Culinary Flavor Trail Journey in Newcastle

AU$1,072
per adult
3 Hours Culinary Flavor Trail Journey in Newcastle
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Our pick of the best Roker Hotel Deals

The Roker Hotel, BW Premier Collection
The Roker Hotel, BW Premier Collection
4 out of 5
Roker Terrace, Sunderland, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$122 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
AU$122
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Sunderland. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (728 reviews)
"Have stayed at this property a number of times. While still a good hotel the standards seem to have fallen and servicing of rooms has been cut back to every thrid day."

Reviewed on 19 Dec. 2024

The Roker Hotel, BW Premier Collection
The Vermont Hotel & Vermont Aparthotel
The Vermont Hotel & Vermont Aparthotel
4 out of 5
Castle Garth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England
The price is AU$180 per night from 7 Jan to 8 Jan
AU$180
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"We have been to this hotel 4 or 5 times in past 4 years.. its lovely.. would recommend it"

Reviewed on 30 Dec. 2024

The Vermont Hotel & Vermont Aparthotel
County Hotel & County Aparthotel Newcastle
County Hotel & County Aparthotel Newcastle
4 out of 5
Neville Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England
The price is AU$263 per night from 10 Jan to 11 Jan
AU$263
includes taxes & fees
10 Jan - 11 Jan
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"amazing experience!"

Reviewed on 2 Jan. 2025

County Hotel & County Aparthotel Newcastle
Royal Station Hotel
Royal Station Hotel
3 out of 5
Neville Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England
The price is AU$112 per night from 6 Jan to 7 Jan
AU$112
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,422 reviews)
"Clean bed was comfortable would recommend"

Reviewed on 30 Dec. 2024

Royal Station Hotel
Maldron Hotel Newcastle
Maldron Hotel Newcastle
4 out of 5
Newgate Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England
The price is AU$137 per night from 6 Jan to 7 Jan
AU$137
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"Friendly check in, clean and comfortable room also a courtyard that allows a smoking area without having the leave the hotel"

Reviewed on 1 Jan. 2025

Maldron Hotel Newcastle
Copthorne Hotel Newcastle
Copthorne Hotel Newcastle
4 out of 5
The Close, Quayside, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England
The price is AU$103 per night from 6 Jan to 7 Jan
AU$103
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,587 reviews)
Great hotel but staff not so good
"Great hotel have stayed many times before. Food was great but person taking order did not listen and ended up with two dinners when there were three of us . There was no excuse for this so ended up waiting for another dinner to be cooked so we were not able to sit and enjoy together. Ruined the day ..."

Reviewed on 31 Dec. 2024

Copthorne Hotel Newcastle
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Other neighbourhoods around Roker

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Seaburn

4/5(1 area review)

Seaside views and restaurants are notable features of Seaburn. You might consider stopping by Whitburn Sands while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Seaburn
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Sunderland City Centre

Well liked for its restaurants and museums, Sunderland City Centre is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Sunderland Empire and Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art, and jump on the metro at Park Lane Station to get around the city.

Sunderland City Centre
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Westoe

You'll appreciate the restaurants during your time in Westoe and you might want to plan a stop by The Marsden Grotto and Port Of Tyne while you're in the area.

Westoe
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Tynemouth

4/5(1 area review)

Tynemouth is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Tynemouth Castle and Longsands Beach.

Tynemouth
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Heaton

While Heaton isn't home to many top sights, Jesmond Dene Park and Quayside are some notable places to visit nearby.

Heaton
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Ouseburn

If you're spending some time in Ouseburn, Seven Stories and Victoria Tunnel are top sights worth seeing.

Ouseburn

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