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
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
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
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
Gateshead Millennium Bridge featuring a sunset, a river or creek and a bridge

Gateshead Millennium Bridge

4.5/5(23 reviews)

Marvel at the impressive architectural feat of the tilting of this curved bridge and its tall arch allowing boats to pass.

Gateshead Millennium Bridge

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
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
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$60
per adult
3 Hour Walking Tour through Newcastle upon Tyne
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
A fun and different way to see Newcastle!

Fun, Flexible Treasure Hunt Around Newcastle with Cryptic Clues & Hidden Gems

AU$48
per traveller
Fun, Flexible Treasure Hunt Around Newcastle with Cryptic Clues & Hidden Gems
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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
The price is AU$139 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
AU$139
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
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! (749 reviews)
"I've stayed here lots over the last 2 years, i like the hotel, foods good. not sure why i get Room 128, worst room in the place but other than that all good."

Reviewed on 7 Feb. 2025

The Roker Hotel, BW Premier Collection
Royal Station Hotel
Royal Station Hotel
3 out of 5
Neville Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England
The price is AU$111 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
AU$111
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
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! (1,445 reviews)
"It’s fine. It’s an oldish hotel but rooms always comfortable and the breakfast is good. Have stayed there on quite a few occasions"

Reviewed on 6 Feb. 2025

Royal Station Hotel
The Vermont Hotel & Vermont Aparthotel
The Vermont Hotel & Vermont Aparthotel
4 out of 5
Castle Garth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England
The price is AU$176 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
AU$176
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
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! (936 reviews)
"We had a great stay. The bar could have stayed open a bit later for food but we were able to get room service which is 24 hours. Great value for money."

Reviewed on 6 Feb. 2025

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$156 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
AU$156
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
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! (1,007 reviews)
"Lovely room and nice shower. Very noisy till gone 01:00am- could definitely do with better sound proofing! People shouting, sirens, bottle recycling. It was grim. Stayed in Cardiff city centre the night before and zero street noise."

Reviewed on 6 Feb. 2025

County Hotel & County Aparthotel Newcastle
Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa
Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa
4 out of 5
Carrville, Durham, England
The price is AU$295 per night from 20 Feb to 21 Feb
AU$295
includes taxes & fees
20 Feb - 21 Feb
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Durham. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (974 reviews)
"Lovely spacious and clean bedroom. The staff were friendly - especially in the Fusion Restaurant. Lovely spa with excellent sized pool."

Reviewed on 1 Feb. 2025

Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa
Copthorne Hotel Newcastle
Copthorne Hotel Newcastle
4 out of 5
The Close, Quayside, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England
The price is AU$102 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
AU$102
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
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! (1,584 reviews)
"Great place to stay"

Reviewed on 6 Feb. 2025

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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