Sporty NewcastleGateshead
NewcastleGateshead is the perfect place to watch a wealth of live sport all year round from football and rugby to athletics, basketball and horse-racing.
St James' Park Stadium, home to Newcastle United Football Club
NewcastleGateshead is the perfect place to watch a wealth of live sport all year round from football and rugby to athletics, basketball and horse-racing.
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Be part of an epic Mexican wave during a live rugby tournament or cheer on a fast-paced basketball game from the edge of your seat.
NewcastleGateshead is the perfect place to experience live sport all year round from football, rugby and cricket to athletics, basketball and horse-racing at Newcastle Racecourse.
Newcastle’s iconic city centre stadium, St James’ Park – the home of the Toon Army – is a must-visit attraction for sports fans. Watch a live match or walk Newcastle United’s hallowed ground as part of a popular behind-the-scenes stadium tour.
Over the years, Newcastle has become a respected sporting hub for live rugby. Major sporting events in the rugby union and league calendars have taken place in the North East including England international matches, Rugby World Cup 2015 and Rugby League World Cup opening ceremony matches and Dacia Super League Magic Weekend, which will make its return in 2023.
Newcastle is home to two top level Rugby clubs with Newcastle Falcons and Newcastle Thunder representing rugby union and rugby league respectively so sports fans can enjoy the thrill of live sporting action throughout the season.
Sport is played at a world-class level in NewcastleGateshead from nail-biting athletics at Gateshead International Stadium to cricket at Durham Cricket Club. Fans of sport will enjoy a visit to Newcastle Eagles’ state-of-the-art sports venue where Britain’s most successful basketball team play regular matches to dedicated supporters.
Cheer on tens of thousands of participants and elite athletes cross the Tyne Bridge every September at the Great North Run, or… why not lace up your trainers and be part of the world’s best half marathon?
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Newcastle Thunder are the North East's only professional Rugby League Club based at Kingston Park...
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Further Afield
Nestled in the heart of County Durham is Emirates Riverside, one of the most unique...
April 21st 2023
Sporty
21 Apr 2023 to 21 Apr 2023
Newcastle City Centre
Spend an evening with Test Match Special and cricket legends Phil Tufnell and Jonathan Agnew...
September 10th 2023
Sporty
10 Sep 2023 to 10 Sep 2023
Newcastle City Centre
Great North Run 2023 will take place on Sunday 10 September 2023. Please check back...
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Further Afield
Karting North East is the UK's leading Karting experience and much more, with RX Buggies...
March 23rd 2023
Sporty
23 Mar 2023 to 23 Mar 2023
Newcastle City Centre
The huge popularity of the Premier League has seen the event grow from the UK...
If there is one thing...
November 26th 2022
On the 26 December, escape...
Choose from a range of...
September 9th 2022 to September 9th 2022
Great Run were sorry not...
Post date: 3rd January 2023
From sell out Sam Fender shows to late night culture crawls across the city, discover unmissable events happening in Newcastle and Gateshead in 2023 here.
There has never been a better time to hop on your bike and explore NewcastleGateshead – from Quayside to coast & countryside. Discover cycle routes here.
Newcastle's now world-famous half marathon first took place in June 1981 when 12,264 people lined up ready to start what was to become an iconic part of sporting history and an integral part of North East culture.
It's thirsty work cheering on your favourite team at iconic city centre stadium, St James' Park in Newcastle! Discover places to eat and drink near St James' Park here.
We’ve put together ten reasons that’ll encourage you to take on one of the country’s largest – and most famous - half marathons!
Shopping
Newcastle City Centre
Northern Runner is Newcastle's only specialist running shop. Stocking a wide range of running shoes...
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Racing is for everyone. Newcastle Racecourse is a great day out for fans of live...
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Further Afield
Silksworth Sports Complex and Ski Slopes is the North East’s premiere ski facility in Sunderland...
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Ouseburn
The Valley Climb Newcastle is a state of the art bouldering gym on the edge...
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Gateshead
Two slipways provide direct access to the River Tyne which is navigable for a distance...
September 9th 2022 to September 9th 2022
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9 Sep 2022 to 9 Sep 2022
Quayside
Great Run were sorry not to see their 5k runners on the Newcastle and Gateshead...
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Further Afield
Gateshead International Stadium is the third largest stadium in Tyne and Wear, with a capacity...
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Newcastle Thunder are the North East's only professional Rugby League Club based at Kingston Park...
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Newcastle City Centre
Experience live sport in the most iconic stadium the North East has to offer -...
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Tynemouth
Longsands Surf School is the best way to experience the North East coastline! Get active...
Where to Stay
Great North Hotel is the ideal location for visitors to Newcastle. Located just 3 miles...
September 10th 2023
Sporty
10 Sep 2023 to 10 Sep 2023
Newcastle City Centre
Great North Run 2023 will take place on Sunday 10 September 2023. Please check back...
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