I asked Newcastle residents for the best things to do on a sunny day on Tyneside
We all know how amazing Newcastle is over the summer months.
The city offers so much throughout the year but Tyneside’s green spaces, access to the coast and huge array of outside events make this corner of the North East thrive when the sun is out.
With that in mind, we asked our Facebook followers for their favourite things to do in and around Newcastle during sunny periods.
Unsurprisingly, a lot of people suggested heading to one of the region’s many beer gardens for a drink. We’ve already picked our top options across the city but other options from readers included options around Ouseburn.
There was also lots of love for Tyneside’s green spaces, with many people adding time at their favourite parks for consideration. Enid Purvis said she would “go to Jesmond Dene or to Leazes Park, walk round the moor or an ice cresm at Mark Toney.”
David Hinshaw added his suggestion os a walk across the Town Moor.
This year will see a huge summer for the public space thanks to Come Together Festival.
Other major events this year include a return for a Great British Tribute Festival, a huge food festival and Lost Minds Festival, which will bring dance music to the city centre.
Elsewhere, Neil Smith recommded a full day of activities, saying he would: “sit at Monument with other Geordies, go to Whitley Bay, Leazes Park, Cullercoats, Tynemouth or sit on Millennium Bridge and admire the best river in the world and the magnificent seven bridges” which run over the Tyne.
A fun option came from Dave Oliver, who suggested the Open Top bus route across the city. The route reopened for the summer season earlier in May and allows visitors and local alke the chance to soak in the sights of Newcsatle and Gateshead.
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