The top 5 Instagrammed spots in Newcastle
Local and tourist hotspots have made the list
Last updated 16th Nov 2021
Throughout Newcastle, there are several places that provide that perfect Instagram moment to give all your friends and family travel envy.
If you are looking for some "Instapiration", the top 10 Instagrammed places in the city have been revealed.
New research from travel company WeThrift has compiled the top 5 attractions in Newcastle, based on the number of Instragram hashtags.
There are so many places to take pictures, so if you're looking for the next hit Instagram post, here are the best places you can go:
1. St. James' Park
Home to Newcastle United, St. James' Park attracts thousands of football fans and tourists alike to marvel at the stadium. On Instagram, the stadium has been hashtagged just over 750 thousand times, making it easily the most sought after attraction in the Newcastle area. This is reflected in the long running nature of the club, celebrating its 130 year anniversary next year.
2. Theatre Royal
The Theatre Royal is by far and away one of the most striking buildings in Newcastle, with over 345 thousands hashtags for the iconic landmark. A playhouse and a theatre, it is one of the most visited attractions in the city, with 300,000 people coming annually to enjoy the various plays being put on.
3. Jesmond Dene
Reaching just over 96,000 hashtags on Instagram, Jesmond Dene is one of the most popular parks in Newcastle. Situated in the north east of the city, the park is home to a petting zoo that attracts hundreds of visitors, as well as the beautiful nature and bridges connecting the land over waterfalls.
4. Tyne Bridge
An iconic feature of the Newcastle skyline, the Tyne Bridge is the most photographed in the city, with just under 40 thousand hashtags on Instagram. The bridge, erected in 1928, has come to be a defining element of Tyneside.
5. Newcastle Castle
Directly in the city centre of Newcastle, this famous medieval fort acts as a mini-museum of the history of the city. Built as a watch tower to look over the river Tyne during Roman times, the castle is free to visitors wanting to learn more about the roots of the city. On Instagram, the castle has been hashtagged nearly 37 thousand times.
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