Shieldfield, Newcastle upon Tyne

Name: Shieldfield
Address: Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

#185 among attractions in Newcastle upon Tyne

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Facts and practical information

Shieldfield is a small district in the east of the city and metropolitan borough of Newcastle upon Tyne. It is bordered by the City Centre, Heaton, Byker and Sandyford. ()

Coordinates: 54°58'52"N, 1°35'56"W

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South JesmondNewcastle upon Tyne United Kingdom

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Great North Museum: Hancock, Great North Museum, Church of St Thomas the Martyr, Laing Art Gallery.

0.6 miW
Museum, Natural history museum, Archaeological museum
Great North Museum: Hancock, Newcastle upon Tyne
15 min walk • The Great North Museum: Hancock is a beacon of history and culture nestled in the bustling city of Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. This illustrious institution offers an immersive journey through natural history, archaeology, geology, and world cultures.
0.6 miW
Museum, Natural history museum
Great North Museum, Newcastle upon Tyne
15 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne, the Great North Museum is a beacon of history, culture, and education. This prestigious institution offers an eclectic mix of exhibits that cater to a wide range of interests, from natural history and ancient civilizations...
0.6 miW
Church
Church of St Thomas the Martyr, Newcastle upon Tyne
15 min walk • The Church of St Thomas the Martyr stands as an architectural and historical beacon in the vibrant city of Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. This Anglican church, which is not as towering as the city's renowned cathedral but is steeped in local lore and reverence...
0.6 miSW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle upon Tyne
15 min walk • The Laing Art Gallery in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, is located on New Bridge Street. The gallery was designed in the Baroque style with Art Nouveau elements by architects Cackett & Burns Dick and is now a Grade II listed building.
0.5 miSW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Newcastle City Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne
13 min walk • The Newcastle City Hall is a concert hall located in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. It has hosted many popular music and classical artists throughout the years, as well as standup and comedy acts.
0.6 miW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Hatton Gallery, Newcastle upon Tyne
17 min walk • The Hatton Gallery is Newcastle University's art gallery in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. It is based in the University's Fine Art Building. The Hatton Gallery briefly closed in February 2016 for a £3.8 million redevelopment and reopened in 2017.
0.5 miW
City hall, Convention center
Newcastle Civic Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne
13 min walk • Newcastle Civic Centre is a local government building located in the Haymarket area of Newcastle upon Tyne, England. It is the main administrative and ceremonial centre for Newcastle City Council.
0.5 miSE
Museum, Art museum, Visitor center
Seven Stories, Newcastle upon Tyne
14 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.
0.5 miS
Church
St Dominic's Church, Newcastle upon Tyne
12 min walk • St Dominic's Church, formerly St Dominic's Priory Church, is a Roman Catholic Parish church in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. It was built from 1869 and opened in 1873. It was founded by the Dominican Order. It is located on New Bridge Street, east of Manors railway station, in the Ouseburn area of Newcastle.
0.4 miSW
Universities and schools
Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne
11 min walk • Northumbria University is a UK public university located in Newcastle upon Tyne, North East of England. It has been a university since 1992, but has its origins in the Rutherford College, founded in 1877.
0.6 miSW
Monuments and statues
Blue Carpet, Newcastle upon Tyne
16 min walk • The Blue Carpet is a piece of public art in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, England, designed by Thomas Heatherwick. It is an area of public open space in front of the Laing Art Gallery, close to the main shopping and nightclub areas, paved with glass-and-resin slabs which curve up at the space's edges, giving the appearance of a fabric carpet.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Shieldfield?

Nearby attractions include Jesmond Old Cemetery, Newcastle upon Tyne (6 min walk), Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne (6 min walk), The Biscuit Factory, Newcastle upon Tyne (8 min walk), Jesmond Parish Church, Newcastle upon Tyne (9 min walk).

How to get to Shieldfield by public transport?

The nearest stations to Shieldfield:

Bus

Sandyford • Lines: 1, 306, 308, 309, 310, 311, 51 (3 min walk)
Portland Road-Shield Court-N/B • Lines: 1, 32 (4 min walk)

Light rail

Jesmond • Lines: Green, Yellow (8 min walk)
Manors • Lines: Yellow (14 min walk)

Train

Manors (17 min walk)
Newcastle (29 min walk)