3 Things to Do to Celebrate Summer in Newcastle

Soak Up the Sun in Newcastle’s Green Spaces

You don’t need to leave the city to find a breath of fresh air. Exhibition Park is a summer staple, with wide open lawns, a boating lake, and the much-loved Wylam Brewery tucked inside the Palace of Arts - ideal for a lazy afternoon pint after a stroll. Over in Jesmond Dene, it’s all leafy woodland, waterfalls, and winding trails that feel a world away from city life. Whether you’re picnicking, people-watching or just enjoying the sunshine, Newcastle’s parks bring nature vibes without leaving town.

Dive into Newcastle’s Summer Festivals

From live music to local food, Newcastle knows how to throw a party. This is Tomorrow Festival brings top bands and buzzing crowds to Exhibition Park every year - think big energy, big names, and big summer moments. Prefer something a little more chilled? Try Jesmond Food Market or the Ouseburn Festival, which serves up street food, local bands, art, and a proper community vibe. And with pop-up events constantly filling the Quayside and beyond, there’s always something going on.

Raise a Glass with a View

Longer days call for rooftop evenings - and Newcastle’s skyline doesn’t disappoint. Head to Roof Thirty-Nine at Fenwick for cocktails and chic city views, or catch the sunset at Above - a stylish rooftop bar perched atop The Vermont Hotel, where you’ll get panoramic views of the Tyne Bridge and beyond. Looking for something a bit more relaxed? The By The River Brew Co. container village on the Quayside pairs river views with local brews, street food, and an unbeatable summer atmosphere.

Newcastle is one of those cities that shines in the summer. The parks feel greener, the Quayside buzzes louder, and every rooftop becomes your new favourite hangout. Best of all, you don’t have to look far to find something special, it’s all right here, on your doorstep.

So grab your shades, your mates, and maybe a Greggs for the road; your Newcastle summer starts now.