Sunniside Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Panoramic of Newcastle and Gateshead quayside
Panoramic of Newcastle and Gateshead quayside
Sunniside Station on the Tanfield Railway in County Durham
Sandy Lonnen at the junction with Hole Lane Sunniside. Oliver Cromwell is alleged to have marched up Sandy and Clockburn Lonnen with his army. Lonnen is the local word for lane.

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Our pick of the best Sunniside Hotel Deals

Delta Hotels by Marriott Newcastle Gateshead

Delta Hotels by Marriott Newcastle Gateshead

4 out of 5
Marconi Way, MetroCentre, Newcastle Gateshead England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$120 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
AU$120
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Gateshead. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (649 reviews)
Good hotel, walking distance to the metro centre. Comfortable and clean rooms.

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Delta Hotels by Marriott Newcastle Gateshead
Sandman Signature Newcastle Hotel

Sandman Signature Newcastle Hotel

4 out of 5
Gallowgate Newcastle-upon-Tyne England
The price is AU$160 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$160
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,012 reviews)
Great location. The stack is loud but can’t be helped we slept well anyway. Mattress is comfy and great selection of tea/coffee. Bad points: I asked for my room to be cleaned and it wasn’t. The shower water doesn’t fully drain away causing the bathroom floor to flood every time you use it. The condensation ...

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Sandman Signature Newcastle Hotel
Maldron Hotel Newcastle

Maldron Hotel Newcastle

4 out of 5
Newgate Street Newcastle-upon-Tyne England
The price is AU$153 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
AU$153
12 Mar - 13 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,117 reviews)
Room was nice Breakfast was ok not the best you could tell it had been sitting there a while. Coffee machines weren’t working

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Maldron Hotel Newcastle
Malmaison Newcastle

Malmaison Newcastle

4 out of 5
104 Quayside Newcastle-upon-Tyne England
The price is AU$161 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$161
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
Clean

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Malmaison Newcastle
Copthorne Hotel Newcastle

Copthorne Hotel Newcastle

4 out of 5
The Close Newcastle-upon-Tyne England
The price is AU$99 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$99
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,850 reviews)
Hotel is in a good location. Parking was easy & staff were friendly. Breakfast on a Sunday morning was chaotic!

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Copthorne Hotel Newcastle
Grand Hotel Gosforth Park

Grand Hotel Gosforth Park

4 out of 5
High Gosforth Park Newcastle-upon-Tyne England
The price is AU$90 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
AU$90
12 Mar - 13 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,014 reviews)
Stayed for 1 night room only. Kettle didn’t work but too late to do anything about it. Reported it to reception on the way out and got a small apology. No offer of a cuppa.

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Grand Hotel Gosforth Park
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Other neighbourhoods around Sunniside

Wetherspoons pub

Whickham

Whickham is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bowes Museum and Derwent Walk Country Park.

Whickham
We lived in the North East of England for several years and I drove past the awesome Angel of the North pretty much every day.

This pic is towards the end of Winter but still cold, with snow and grey skies, sun trying to peek through the grey.

If you're in the wonderful North East, be sure to stop in off the motorway and check out the sheer size of this sculpture.

6.4.2008

Team Valley

Team Valley might not have many top sights, but Saltwell Park and Angel of the North are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Team Valley
River Derwent flows under Ebchester Old Bridge, formed by the meeting of two burns in the North Pennines and flows between the boundaries of Durham and Northumberland as a tributary of the River Tyne

Swalwell

4.5/5(6 area reviews)

You might appreciate the shopping and restaurants in Swalwell, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, Metrocentre and Utilita Arena Newcastle are just a few notable stops.

Swalwell
Mouth of the Tyne festival

Elswick

If you're spending some time in Elswick, Utilita Arena Newcastle and Elswick Community Leisure Centre are top sights worth seeing.

Elswick
Footpath to Cowgate. At the end of Kingsway this track emerges to carry you to Cowgate.

Fenham

Fenham is well liked for its restaurants and parks. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, St. James' Park and Chinatown are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

Fenham
Emerson Chambers building in Newcastle City Centre featuring a copper enclosed clock on top.

Grainger Town

While visiting Grainger Town, you might make a stop by sights like Grainger Market and Bigg Market.

Grainger Town


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