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
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

Activities

Blackfriars

Guided City Walking Tour of Newcastle

AU$61
per adult
Guided City Walking Tour of Newcastle
Newcastle: Silent Disco Adventure Tour

Newcastle: Silent Disco Adventure Tour

AU$45
per adult
Newcastle: Silent Disco Adventure Tour
Best of Newcastle Highlights Walking Tour

Best of Newcastle Highlights Walking Tour

AU$41
per adult
Best of Newcastle Highlights Walking Tour
Newcastle Castle Keep - Norman stone keep in the centre of Newcastle upon Tyne

Annual Admission Newcastle Castle Ticket

AU$26
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Annual Admission Newcastle Castle Ticket
Newcastle True Crime Walking Tour

Newcastle True Crime Walking Tour

AU$41
per adult
Newcastle True Crime Walking Tour
Durham History Tour

Durham History Tour

AU$37
per adult
Durham History Tour
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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$128 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$128
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Sunderland. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (878 reviews)
"Sharon in housekeeping is the most amazing lady - a credit to any business. Shawnee on reception was also fantastic and really helpful."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

The Roker Hotel, BW Premier Collection
Sandman Signature Newcastle Hotel

Sandman Signature Newcastle Hotel

4 out of 5
Gallowgate, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England
The price is AU$142 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$142
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Loud music at the front of the hotel until 2315, after that no problems, breakfast ok, but literally ok."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Sandman Signature Newcastle Hotel
Royal Station Hotel

Royal Station Hotel

3 out of 5
Neville Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England
The price is AU$122 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$122
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,610 reviews)
"Hotel is in a fantastic location, but unfortunately our first room had moths in it. They did try to clean it - but they remained. The hotel staff did change our room eventually and gave us a free drink and breakfast - but it was still an inconvenience."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Royal Station Hotel
Maldron Hotel Newcastle

Maldron Hotel Newcastle

4 out of 5
Newgate Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England
The price is AU$147 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$147
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Good central hotel, lovely clean rooms and nice breakfast. Although very busy so had to clean and set own table, ran out of coffee beans and pastries, but would stay again. Good value evening meal deal and friendly staff. Really needs a loo brush in bathrooms and shower caps."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Maldron Hotel Newcastle
Delta Hotels by Marriott Newcastle Gateshead

Delta Hotels by Marriott Newcastle Gateshead

4 out of 5
Marconi Way, MetroCentre, Newcastle, Gateshead, England
The price is AU$132 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$132
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Gateshead. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (541 reviews)
"Older property Comfortable bed Large room Good staff I recommend"

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Delta Hotels by Marriott Newcastle Gateshead
County Hotel & County Aparthotel Newcastle

County Hotel & County Aparthotel Newcastle

4 out of 5
Neville Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England
The price is AU$181 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
AU$181
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,081 reviews)
Same as 26th stay.
"The comments made after the stay on the 26th are relevant to this stay on the 27th."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

County Hotel & County Aparthotel 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 Ocean Beach Pleasure Park and The Marsden Grotto 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 Cricket Ground 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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