Swalwell Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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
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

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Our pick of the best Swalwell Hotel Deals

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle Gateshead by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle Gateshead by IHG

3 out of 5
Clasper Way Newcastle-upon-Tyne England
The price is AU$104 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
AU$104
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Staff great,supse friendly but the hotel quite old.

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle Gateshead by IHG
Sandman Signature Newcastle Hotel

Sandman Signature Newcastle Hotel

4 out of 5
Gallowgate Newcastle-upon-Tyne England
The price is AU$131 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
AU$131
26 Mar - 27 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! (1,006 reviews)
Very friendly staff at check in and out and hotel great location for the football stadium!

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Sandman Signature Newcastle Hotel
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$125 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
AU$125
2 Apr - 3 Apr
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! (647 reviews)
Travelled with my daughter and her two boys love this hotel been back twice now loved the gym the pool the sauna coming back in march the food was expensive though and we ate out lovely beautifull hotel would highly recomend well done Delta Hotel

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Delta Hotels by Marriott Newcastle Gateshead
Malmaison Newcastle

Malmaison Newcastle

4 out of 5
104 Quayside Newcastle-upon-Tyne England
The price is AU$160 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$160
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
Great location by the River Tyne, perfect for a stroll. Near lovely restaurants and bars.

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Malmaison Newcastle
Maldron Hotel Newcastle

Maldron Hotel Newcastle

4 out of 5
Newgate Street Newcastle-upon-Tyne England
The price is AU$151 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
AU$151
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! (1,108 reviews)
Our room was spotless , staff were all lovely but above all the bed was soooo comfy . Mandy

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Maldron Hotel Newcastle
Delta Hotels Durham Royal County

Delta Hotels Durham Royal County

4 out of 5
Old Elvet Durham England
The price is AU$144 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$144
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Durham. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,011 reviews)
Superb weekend

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Delta Hotels Durham Royal County
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Other neighbourhoods around Swalwell

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
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
River Tyne below Newburn Bridge, near to Newburn, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Great Britain. Heddon on the Wall can be seen up on the far hill. Similar location to <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/235277">NZ1764 : Newburn Riverside</a> with the big lens attached.

Lemington

Though Lemington may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Metrocentre and Kingston Park Stadium.

Lemington
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
Newcastle City Center

Newcastle City Center

Northumberland Street and Grey's Monument are top sights in Newcastle City Center, and you should be sure to explore the fantastic nightlife. Hop aboard the metro at Monument Station or Haymarket Station to see more sights in the area.

Newcastle City Center


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