Dixon Scott, great uncle of Hollywood directors Sir Ridley Scott (Gladiator, Alien) and Tony Scott (Top Gun, True Romance), built and opened the Tyneside Cinema in 1937.
Home to Newcastle United Football Club.
Eldon Square is the main shopping centre in Newcastle and just a short walk from campus.
Bronze sculpture of the River God Tyne by David Wynne was commissioned for the Civic Centre's opening in 1968.
Exhibition Park was once part of the Town Moor and the Royal Jubilee Exhibition was held here in 1887 to commemorate Queen Victoria’s 50th year on the throne. It wasn't until 1929 that it became commonly known as Exhibition Park. The Park is adjacent to campus and just a short walk from the city centre. Take a virtual tour here.