Curious About... Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
Explore Newcastle-Upon-Tyne city centre with two self-guided heritage walks with a treasure hunt theme. Discover Newcastle-Upon-Tyne's "hidden treasures" whilst having a fun day out with family and friends!
he Tyne Bridge was officially opened in 1928, several buildings had to be demolished in the process, including the Goat Inn and a pickle factory. Coal was discovered in 1234 and Newcastle became the 1st coal port in the world. Thomas Trotter of Newcastle cured Nelson's other eye. A Newcastle player invented the offside trap. Newcastle is the 2nd driest city in the country.
The Gateshead Millennium Bridge is the first rotating bridge in the world. Newcastle hosted the first dog show in the world and the first beauty contest in Britain. Impressed?
At Curious About... Newcastle-Upon-Tyne you will find all of the below activities, facilities, and important information.
Activities at Curious About... Newcastle-Upon-Tyne include:
- Self Guided City Walks and Treasure Hunts
We have also included their opening times and contact details. If you have any questions, you can contact the venue directly.
Facilities
Activities available in this location
Open Times
Contact
Grey Street
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE1 6JG
Gallery
Self Guided City Walks and Treasure Hunts
Age Appropriate
- Children
- Teenagers
- Adults
Location
- Outdoor
Are you curious about Newcastle Upon Tyne? Looking for an unusual and quirky activity which gets you out in the fresh air whatever the weather? Take one of our self-guided walks with a treasure hunt theme – looping around the better-known sights, as well as some of the more unusual and quirky ones, which combined make Newcastle Upon Tyne an amazing place to explore! You’ll get everything – detailed directions, maps, clues (with answers in the back!), and interesting snippets about the history
Useful Information
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