St James’ Park
St James’ Park is home to Newcastle United Football Club and offers a great day out for supporters and visitors alike. Enjoy their fantastic ‘Roof Top Tour’ offering magnificent views of the city and beyond, as well as a bird’s eye view of the pitch. For a sneak peek behind the scenes, the ‘Stadium Tour’ is a great opportunity to see the backstage aspects of the stadium, with the added bonus of their ‘virtual assistant’ enhancing the tour experience.
Ticket prices vary between £15 - £20 for adults and £8 - £15 for children. Tour times and days vary dependent on the tour. Our Newcastle Hotel is just a 15 minute walk from St James’ Park.
Tynemouth
Just a 26 minute drive from Leonardo Hotel Newcastle, Tynemouth offers a fantastic day out for all. The coastline offers great beaches to explore, enjoying a little bit of sun, sea, and sand. There’s also plenty of heritage to discover with the Tynemouth Castle and Priory, and in true seaside charm, Tynemouth has a lighthouse and pier - ideal for visitors wanting to take a stroll and soak up the beautiful views.
Alnwick Castle
Offering a day out to remember for families and groups alike, this iconic castle is an enjoyable 48 minute drive from our Newcastle hotel. Alnwick Castle offers interesting architecture ranging from the 14th century up to the 19th century, as well as beautiful surrounding parkland including Hulne Abbey, a semi- ruined 13th century monastery. The castle has been used for location filming in many famous films, most notably the first two Harry Potter films!
There are plenty of tours and events to immerse in, from a ‘Dragon Quest’ to ‘Broomstick Training’, making it an ideal family attraction. Tickets are priced separately for the castle and garden, however you can save money by buying a combo ticket online. Combination tickets cost £25.60 for adults and £10.90 for children aged 5-16. Opening times range between 10am and 5/5.30pm daily.
