Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne

Name: Byker
Address: Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

#180 among attractions in Newcastle upon Tyne

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Byker is a district in the south-east of the city and metropolitan borough of Newcastle upon Tyne, England. It is bordered by Heaton to the north and Shieldfield to the north-east. Home to the Byker Wall estate and made famous by children’s TV series Byker Grove, Byker’s population was recorded at 12,206 in the 2011 census. ()

Coordinates: 54°58'4"N, 1°33'52"W

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Byker – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Newcastle Stadium, Gateshead International Stadium, Seven Stories, The Cluny.

0.7 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Dog track
Newcastle Stadium, Newcastle upon Tyne
19 min walk • Newcastle Stadium, more commonly known as St. James' Park, is an iconic sports venue nestled in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. This historic stadium is home to Newcastle United Football Club and holds a special place in the hearts of football...
0.9 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Gateshead International Stadium, Newcastle upon Tyne
24 min walk • Gateshead International Stadium is a renowned sports venue situated in the bustling city of Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. This multifaceted arena is celebrated for hosting an array of athletic events, including international track and field competitions that...
1.2 miNW
Museum, Art museum, Visitor center
Seven Stories, Newcastle upon Tyne
31 min walk • Seven Stories, the National Centre for Children's Books is a museum and visitor centre dedicated to children's literature and based in the Ouseburn Valley, Newcastle upon Tyne, close to the city's regenerated Quayside.
1.2 miNW
Nightlife
The Cluny, Newcastle upon Tyne
31 min walk • The Cluny is a 300-capacity live music venue, pub and café, on Lime Street, in the Ouseburn Valley area of Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Based in a former flax spinning mill, The Cluny occupies part of the wider building at 36 Lime Street, sharing the space with artists, offices and recording studios.
1.2 miS
Town, Area
Felling, Newcastle upon Tyne
32 min walk • Felling is an eastern suburb of Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England. The town was formed when three villages coalesced in the 19th century. Historically part of County Durham, the town was subsumed into the metropolitan borough of Gateshead in 1974.
1.2 miNW
Bridge, Farm
Ouseburn Viaduct, Newcastle upon Tyne
31 min walk • Ouseburn Viaduct carries the East Coast Main Line over the Ouseburn Valley through the East End of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Designed by architects John and Benjamin Green, it was originally built in the late 1830s for the Newcastle and North Shields Railway.
1.1 miNW
Valley, Nature, Natural attraction
Ouseburn Valley, Newcastle upon Tyne
29 min walk • The Ouseburn Valley is the name of the valley of the Ouseburn, a small tributary of the River Tyne, running southwards through the east of Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
0.7 miW
54°58'7"N • 1°34'56"W
Mushroom Works, Newcastle upon Tyne
18 min walk • Museum, Art gallery, Art
1.2 miNW
Bridge
Byker Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne
32 min walk • The Byker Bridge is a 1,130.7 ft long road bridge that carries the A193 road over the River Ouseburn in Newcastle upon Tyne.
1.1 miW
54°57'48"N • 1°35'32"W
Dynamix skate park, Newcastle upon Tyne
30 min walk • Park
1.3 miNW
Bridge
Byker Viaduct, Newcastle upon Tyne
33 min walk • The Byker Viaduct is a 2,674 ft curved 'S' shaped light railway bridge, which carries the Tyne and Wear Metro over the River Ouseburn in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Byker?

Nearby attractions include Mushroom Works, Newcastle upon Tyne (18 min walk), Milecastle 2, Hadrian's Wall (22 min walk), Gateshead International Stadium, Newcastle upon Tyne (24 min walk).

How to get to Byker by public transport?

The nearest stations to Byker:

Bus

Walker Road-Stains Road-E/B • Lines: 18 (3 min walk)

Light rail

Byker • Lines: Yellow (22 min walk)
Felling • Lines: Green, Yellow (27 min walk)

Train

Heworth (30 min walk)