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These Newcastle Neighbourhoods Are Amazing—Check Them Out!

Newcastle isn’t just a great study destination—it’s a vibrant, walkable city with lots of cool neighbourhoods to explore during your free time.


Whether you're staying with one of our friendly hosts in the city, or just looking for cool areas to go for a walk, here are a few of our favourites that students love:


Jesmond

Jesmond Tea House, in the hear of the beautiful Jesmond Dene Park, is one of everyone's favourite spots! (Image: Bloger Magazine 2025)
Jesmond Tea House, in the hear of the beautiful Jesmond Dene Park, is one of everyone's favourite spots! (Image: Bloger Magazine 2025)

Trendy and leafy, Jesmond is one of the city’s most popular student areas. Grab a coffee on Acorn Road, chill in Jesmond Dene (a beautiful park with waterfalls), or enjoy the buzzing bar scene at night.



Ouseburn

Tyne Bar in a sunny afternoon - people come along together to explore one of the many pubs and art galleries in the region (Image: NE1 Magazine, 2025)
Tyne Bar in a sunny afternoon - people come along together to explore one of the many pubs and art galleries in the region (Image: NE1 Magazine, 2025)

Newcastle’s creative quarter! Expect colourful street art, quirky bars, live music, and cool spots like The Biscuit Factory and Ouseburn Farm. It’s perfect for a relaxed afternoon with friends.


Heaton

Heaton is the new cool district, surrounded by trendy cafes, shops, parks - this is the perfect location to someone who enjoy a residential area, but with loads of attractations! (Image: Heaton Road Fork, 2025)
Heaton is the new cool district, surrounded by trendy cafes, shops, parks - this is the perfect location to someone who enjoy a residential area, but with loads of attractations! (Image: Heaton Road Fork, 2025)

Peaceful, affordable and student-friendly. Heaton Park is great for picnics, and you’ll find independent cafés and thrift shops along Chillingham Road.


Quayside

Quayside is one of the most popular areas of Newcastle! With beautiful views of the Tyne River, people can also enjoy a number of festivals, restaurantes, summer events and the famous Sunday Market! (Image: NE1 Magazine, 2025).
Quayside is one of the most popular areas of Newcastle! With beautiful views of the Tyne River, people can also enjoy a number of festivals, restaurantes, summer events and the famous Sunday Market! (Image: NE1 Magazine, 2025).

The city’s iconic riverside area with amazing views and modern architecture. Visit the BALTIC art centre, cross the Millennium Bridge, and try local food at the Sunday market.


All these neighbourhoods are easy to access from our school — by Metro, bus, or on foot! Get ready to explore like a local!


Written by Deivid Flores - Sales & Marketing at International House Newcastle

 
 
 

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