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Whether you love watching live sport or want to take part in a sporty event in NewcastleGateshead - there is plenty going on all year round to help you work up a sweat!
From horse racing and cricket tournaments to epic live football, rugby and basketball matches all showcasing local, national and international teams. Fans of sport visiting NewcastleGateshead can also watch world-class athletics as well as take part in the famous Great North Run each September.
When visiting NewcastleGateshead, why not go for a run around one of its parks or leave your trainers at home and absorb the thrill of the action with a fascinating stadium tour at St James' Park, home of Newcastle United Football Club.
Passion for sport (and in particular, football) runs through Geordie veins so visitors looking to satisfy their search for a sporty event will also find theatre, entertainment and exhibitions dedicated to sport at some of the attractions and venues across the city. Take a look at the sporting events to make you cheer or get your heart racing this year...
March 10th 2024 to September 22nd 2024
Family
10 Mar 2024 to 22 Sept 2024
Newcastle City Centre
Experience the thrill of water sports in a welcoming and inclusive environment with CBK's "Paddle...
July 13th 2024 to September 3rd 2024
Family
13 Jul 2024 to 3 Sept 2024
Further Afield
Get ready for a summer packed with excitement at Beamish Museum! From 13th July to...
July 20th 2024 to September 1st 2024
Family
20 Jul 2024 to 1 Sept 2024
Further Afield
Summer Fun Awaits! This summer, WWT Washington Wetland Centre is turning up the excitement with...
August 3rd 2024 to August 3rd 2024
Exhibition
3 Aug 2024 to 3 Aug 2024
Quayside
Newcastle is set to host the first-ever Red Bull Tyne Ride, a thrilling head-to-head motorcycle...
August 4th 2024 to August 4th 2024
Sporty
4 Aug 2024 to 4 Aug 2024
Quayside
Discover Newcastle on Foot with INNSiDE Road Runners! Join the inaugural INNSiDE Road Runners event...
August 7th 2024 to September 1st 2024
Family
7 Aug 2024 to 1 Sept 2024
Gateshead
This summer, head to Metrocentre’s Exhibition Square and let the good times roll at their...
August 9th 2024 to August 10th 2024
Exhibition
9 Aug 2024 to 10 Aug 2024
Newcastle City Centre
Join the Ultimate Football Festival! Get ready for an electrifying weekend of football as Newcastle...
August 16th 2024 to September 1st 2024
Family
16 Aug 2024 to 1 Sept 2024
Newcastle City Centre
Experience an exhilarating summer adventure that will leave you breathless as you soar above Newcastle...
September 7th 2024 to September 7th 2024
Sporty
7 Sept 2024 to 7 Sept 2024
Newcastle City Centre
The UK’s biggest and best kids running event is back on the 7th September 2024...
November 9th 2024 to January 5th 2025
Glide, Spin, and Sparkle on...
July 27th
August 2nd to August 16th
August 9th to August 16th
August 11th to August 11th
August 11th to August 11th
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August 17th to August 17th
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August 21st to August 21st
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August 24th to August 24th
Things To Do
Newcastle Falcons rugby team have been at Kingston Park Stadium, their current home ground, since...
Shopping
Newcastle City Centre
Northern Runner is Newcastle's only specialist running shop. Stocking a wide range of running shoes...
Things To Do
Ouseburn
The Valley Climb Newcastle is a state of the art bouldering gym on the edge...
Things To Do
Newcastle Thunder are the North East's only professional Rugby League Club based at Kingston Park...
Things To Do
Gateshead
Two slipways provide direct access to the River Tyne which is navigable for a distance...
Things To Do
Further Afield
Silksworth Sports Complex and Ski Slopes is the North East’s premiere ski facility in Sunderland...
Where to Stay
Great North Hotel is the ideal location for visitors to Newcastle. Located just 3 miles...
September 6th 2024 to September 6th 2024
Sporty
6 Sept 2024 to 6 Sept 2024
Quayside
Join us and be part of the biggest weekend of sport in the North East...
Shopping
Newcastle City Centre
Notice: Exciting changes are coming! While the Official Newcastle United Football Store undergoes a revamp...
Things To Do
Further Afield
Gateshead International Stadium is the third largest stadium in Tyne and Wear, with a capacity...
Things To Do
Further Afield
Nestled in the heart of County Durham is Emirates Riverside, one of the most unique...
Things To Do
Newcastle City Centre
The Eagles are officially the most successful professional sports team in the North East and...
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