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Best Things to Do
Popular Best Things to Do Near Newcastle [2025]
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Edinburgh Castle
4.7
/5
2180 reviews
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From AU$ 42.15
Based on 53,587 reviews
Edinburgh Old Town | >100 km from downtown
Phone +44 131-2259846
Address: Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NG, United Kingdom
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Watch the Noonday Gun performance every day at 1:00 AM
1 PM cannon time show
Saved by 723 users1532 positive reviews
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Excellent attraction. Really worth to visit. Super impressed by the wisdom of ancient people.!
Edinburgh Castle is the soul of this city. Climbing the castle, you feel like traveling back to the Middle Ages. The ancient walls and black ancient cannons all tell of the smoke of war. Standing on the top of the castle, you can overlook the city scenery of Edinburgh, with red tiles, green trees, blue sea and blue sky.
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Edinburgh Old Town
4.9
/5
128 reviews
9.0
Based on 16,351 reviews
Edinburgh Old Town | >100 km from downtown
Phone +44-711-2018604
Address: Edinburgh, UK
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Scottish Crown Jewels on Volcano
Explore Scotland's medieval history
Saved by 238 users110 positive reviews
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Edinburgh Old City, England, is surrounded by medieval stone buildings and beautiful scenery. Edinburgh is not only a financial town, but also a palace of art. Walking on the street, you can see entertainers' happy performances everywhere. This is the origin of traditional Scottish dress skirts, the blend of art and life makes people linger, it is worth a visit.
Awesome place! Had an amazing experience—highly recommended for everyone to visit!
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Palace of Holyroodhouse
4.7
/5
296 reviews
8.7
From AU$ 44.07
Based on 12,167 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +44-303-123-7306
Address: Canongate, Edinburgh EH8 8DX, United Kingdom
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
View of Arthur's Seat
View Edinburgh Castle & Arthur's Seat
Saved by 266 users167 positive reviews
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The Holy Lutheran Palace, the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland, dates back to 1128 and has a beautiful Baroque architecture, blending medieval Renaissance and Baroque style, beautiful stone carvings and magnificent structures. Here you can see Queen Mary's bedding palace, throne hall, etc., as well as the relics of the Holy Cross Abbey, with Chinese voice guides, and a full sense of historical atmosphere. It is very suitable for historical lovers to come and punch in.
Holyrood Palace is very spectacular, with ancient palace architectural style, classical style buildings, and very good landscaping. It is worth visiting. Britannia is worth visiting, but the fun is average and the cost performance is not high.
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York Minster
4.6
/5
410 reviews
8.6
From AU$ 54.92
Based on 17,039 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +44 1904 557200
Address: Deangate, York YO1 7HH, United Kingdom
Recommended sightseeing time: 2 hours
Highlights:
Climb 275 steps & view York
Climb 275 steps & overlook York
Saved by 165 users180 positive reviews
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The British tour to York, this is the famous historical and cultural city of the United Kingdom, with Gothic York Cathedral. The church is a cross-shaped structure, with a steep, dignified spire, light and beautiful flying walls, and excellent architectural design and sculpture. The Hogwarts Hall in the Harry Potter series is filmed in the York Church Hall and worth a visit.
It is worth going. Not only can you meet the ancient city wall, but you can also feel the unique history of the century-old town, the mysterious meat street, and the raindrops under the eaves take you into the magic world!
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Old Trafford
4.4
/5
458 reviews
8.3
From AU$ 315.02
>100 km from downtown
Phone +44-161-676-7770
Address: Sir Matt Busby Way, Old Trafford, Stretford, Manchester M16 0RA, United Kingdom
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Locker room & players' tunnel
Manchester's 1949 soccer culture landmark
Saved by 138 users185 positive reviews
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英伦之旅来到曼彻斯特老特拉福德球场，这是曼联足球俱乐部的主场，历史悠久，球星雕像林立。球场不仅见证了曼联队无数辉煌的时刻，还孕育了红魔球迷的深厚情感。该球场不仅是足球的圣地，更是每一位球迷心中的梦想之地。
A Bucket List Experience – Simply Amazing!Old Trafford is a dream destination for any football fan! The stadium’s history, atmosphere, and iconic moments make it an unforgettable experience. Walking through the players’ tunnel and seeing the pitch up close was surreal. A must-visit for any football lover!
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Etihad Stadium
4.6
/5
182 reviews
8.1
From AU$ 62.99
Based on 5,394 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +44-161-4441894
Address: Etihad Stadium, Etihad Campus, Manchester M11 3FF, United Kingdom
Recommended sightseeing time: 2 hours
Highlights:
Bowl-shaped stadium seats 54,000
Bowl design & great viewing
Saved by 139 users111 positive reviews
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Etihad Stadium, located in Manchester, England, is a modern and impressive venue that serves as the home of Manchester City Football Club. Known for its sleek design and state-of-the-art facilities, the stadium offers a fantastic atmosphere for fans attending matches. With a seating capacity of over 53,000, it’s one of the largest and most well-equipped stadiums in the UK. Beyond football, Etihad Stadium also hosts concerts and events, making it a vibrant part of the city’s entertainment scene.
As a supporter, visiting Etihad Stadium was a fantastic experience. The stadium itself is immaculate and well-maintained, providing a great environment for watching the match. The food options were plentiful, offering a variety of choices that added to the overall enjoyment. It would have been perfect if we could eat and drink while watching the game, but even so, the experience was memorable and enjoyable. Highly recommend for any football fan!
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Chatsworth House
4.7
/5
138 reviews
8.1
From AU$ 101.09
Based on 9,800 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +44 1246 565300
Address: Bakewell DE45 1PP, United Kingdom
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-4 hours
Highlights:
Ancient trees in Derby Valley
16th-century architecture in Peak District
Saved by 104 users48% positive reviews
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Absolutely fantastic. Would recommend the buggy ride around the garden. Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. The house and all the staff made you feel very welcome and relaxed.The markets are really good and have a very nice vibe and the house itself is decorated very well with a different theme every year. This year it's Henry and the Lion! The gardens are also lit up at night so definitely go for a walk after leaving the house if you have time. You will need to book tickets early ..
Chatsworth House is a must-visit for those interested in English heritage, art, and landscape design. Its grandeur, rich history, and scenic surroundings make it a memorable and enjoyable experience for all ages.
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The Scotch Whisky Experience
4.4
/5
204 reviews
8.0
From AU$ 50.36
Based on 7,588 reviews
Edinburgh Old Town | >100 km from downtown
Phone +44-131-2200441
Address: 354 Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NE, United Kingdom
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Whiskey-making tour by barrel car
Explore Scottish whisky culture & history
Saved by 219 users115 positive reviews
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I’m a whiskey enthusiast I really loved the royal mile and whiskey experience at the whisky trail, so much of variety to try helpful and experienced staff
I recently had the pleasure of visiting The Scotch Whisky Experience in Edinburgh, and I can honestly say it was one of the highlights of my trip. From the moment I stepped inside, I was immersed in the world of Scotch whisky—its rich history, incredible craftsmanship, and the passion behind each bottle.The experience begins with a fascinating guided tour that takes you through the history of Scotch whisky, starting from its origins in Scotland. Our guide was knowledgeable and engaging, making
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Anfield
4.6
/5
143 reviews
7.7
From AU$ 52.49
Based on 8,247 reviews
Anfield | >100 km from downtown
Phone +44 151 260 6677
Address: Anfield Rd, Anfield, Liverpool L4 0TH, United Kingdom
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Panoramic view of stadium & city
Liverpool's legendary football venue
Saved by 133 users48% positive reviews
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This is a pilgrimage, as a Liverpool fan. This journey is in my heart, no matter what in the hearts of others, it is full score 💯. Especially when there are players passages, and when you see this is the Anfield brand, your heart is tidal. Standing on the pitch, closing my eyes, I can think of the crowd here on match day.
Anfield has always been a nice stadium. The Kop driving the atmosphere into the other stands. Now they two stands have been extended I have been worried that the atmosphere might be lost, particularly when seared in the upper tiers but having experienced several seat locations I have to say that it's as good as ever. Probably one of the good stadiums in Europe.The exterior has been vastly improved over the years too , We did the stadium tour and it was very good. Audio tour on every corner. 😃
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Calton Hill
4.6
/5
514 reviews
7.6
Based on 9,583 reviews
New Town | >100 km from downtown
Phone +44-131-5297061
Address: Edinburgh EH7 5AA, United Kingdom
Recommended sightseeing time: 2 hours
Highlights:
Cannonball drops daily at 1
Climb monument pillars & adventure
Saved by 337 users197 positive reviews
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"Bagpipes sound from afar, I only care about your news.
The castle keeps secrets for love, and I keep memories for you."
This is the location of Jay Chou's MV "Obviously",
and it is also the birthplace of J.K. Rowling's creation of "Harry Potter".
If you dream of a medieval city in a magical world,
then you must come here in this life.
Every building is a natural movie background,
and every corner seems to hide a secret passage to another world.
In the end, when the sunset on Calton Hill confiscated time,
Edinburgh, becoming amber that never fades, will always remain in my memory.
It is the most romantic sunset place. I have been here, it was cold but beautiful! I will not go into details about the many celebrity check-in places.
But my only deepest experience was the lyrics,
"The castle keeps secrets for love, and I keep memories for you"
I didn't think this song was romantic before, until I climbed to the top of Carlton Mountain⛰️It was really speechless and beautiful!!
I really like this light blue gentle dusk~~Thanks to the little afterglow near sunset that day, I saw the light blue and light orange sky line in the distance, which was really extremely romantic~~Continuously touched me✨💕🌹Recommend this extremely romantic place, must go?
【Scenery】
Medieval dusk🌆, the only one in the world❤️
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