Timeline
14:54
Start with a coffee and a snack at Tower Café. It is a family-run spot serving fresh stone-baked pizzas and ice cream, open from 09:00. Arriving early ensures you get a seat before the afternoon rush.
15:24
Walk from the café to Exhibition Park. This is a 12-minute stroll. Once inside, find a spot near the lake or the open grassy areas facing southwest. The park is large, so you have plenty of room to settle in comfortably.
16:09
Watch the sunset. On 15 January, the sun sets at 16:09 toward the southwest. The golden light begins around 15:02, giving you a long, warm window to enjoy the view before the sky turns blue.
16:39
End the evening with a drink at Bar Blanc. It is a 15-minute walk from the park. The pub has shiny decor and a large outside seating area, perfect for lingering as the evening cools down. It is open until 22:30 on Sundays and 23:00 on weekdays.
Local tip
The walk from Tower Café to Exhibition Park is short and straightforward. If you prefer a quicker start, Bar Blanc is also just 15 minutes from the park, making it an easy transition from the sunset view to a relaxed drink.
Check before you go
- Tower Café opens at 09:00 daily.
- Bar Blanc opens at 11:00 Mon-Sat and 12:00 Sun.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Newcastle upon Tyne (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).