Popular places to visit
St. James' Park
Attend an intense soccer game at one of the United Kingdom’s largest and oldest stadiums. See it perched on a hill in the city center.
Quayside
Cross a futuristic tilting bridge, peruse artistic centers and relax with a drink in this modern part of the city.
Northumbria University
The gleaming silver campus in central Newcastle is one of the U.K.’s newest universities. Its students have voted the city the country’s best for students.
The Glasshouse
This riverside concert hall of futuristic design is among Europe’s leading venues. Enjoy its spectacular acoustics, divine auditoriums and international acts.
Newcastle-upon-Tyne Theatre Royal
Enjoy artisanal ice cream between acts at a show in the stylish setting of one of England’s most glamorous and acclaimed theaters.
Castle Keep
Visit the tower from which the city takes its name to hear wicked tales of frightening ghouls and life in the dungeon.
Things to do
Hadrian's Wall, Roman Britain & Borders from Edinburgh
Annual Admission Newcastle Castle Ticket
3 Hour Walking Tour through Newcastle upon Tyne
Top hotels in Roker
The Roker Hotel, BW Premier Collection
Didn’t have breakfast
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Sandman Signature Newcastle Hotel
Everything about are stay was excellent.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Maldron Hotel Newcastle
The hotel is very user friendly and great location in the centre of town
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Royal Station Hotel
Staff are fine my room bathroom sink had hairs in it .. also the bathroom fan wasnt working and the hotel reeptuon accised me of smoking in the room but it was the steam from the bathroom that set the alarm off ... because it doesnt have a working bathroom extractor
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa
lovely hotel
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
INNSiDE by Meliá Newcastle
Breakfast was excellent
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Roker
Seaburn
Seaside views and restaurants are notable features of Seaburn. You might consider stopping by Whitburn Sands while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Sunderland City Centre
Well liked for its restaurants and museums, Sunderland City Centre is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Sunderland Empire and Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art, and jump on the metro at Park Lane Station to get around the city.
Westoe
You'll appreciate the restaurants during your time in Westoe and you might want to plan a stop by The Marsden Grotto and Port Of Tyne while you're in the area.
Tynemouth
Tynemouth is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Tynemouth Castle and Longsands Beach.
Heaton
While Heaton isn't home to many top sights, Jesmond Cricket Ground and Quayside are some notable places to visit nearby.
Ouseburn
If you're spending some time in Ouseburn, Seven Stories and Victoria Tunnel are top sights worth seeing.
