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Sunset

Sunset at Kings Meadow

The sun sets over the former site of Kings Meadow Island, casting long shadows across the river where the islands once stood.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 14:54

    Liosi's Sicilian Cafe Bar

    Grab a sweet treat or coffee at Liosi's Sicilian Cafe Bar. It is close by and open late enough for a pre-sunset stop.

  2. 15:24

    Site of Kings Meadow Island

    Walk to the Site of Kings Meadow Island. Stand on the bank and look out over the water. The sun is setting toward the SW, marking the spot where the islands were dredged away.

  3. 16:24

    Leazes Park

    Head to Leazes Park. It is an urban park to the west of the city centre. Walk through the grounds to settle in after the view.

Local tip

Check the route to Leazes Park as there are no specific directions provided from the riverbank. Liosi's Sicilian Cafe Bar is open Mo-We 08:00-16:00 and Th-Sa 08:00-19:00, so it will be open for your pre-snap visit on January 15th.

Check before you go

  • Liosi's Sicilian Cafe Bar hours: Mo-We 08:00-16:00; Th-Sa 08:00-19:00.

Worth knowing

  • Liosi's Sicilian Cafe Bar is open at 14:54 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Newcastle upon Tyne (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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