Free and cheap dates on Tyneside
Key facts
| Jesmond Dene | Pets Corner is free to enter |
|---|---|
| Ouseburn Farm | A free visitor attraction run by a charity |
| Quayside Sunday Market | Swing Bridge to near the Millennium Bridge |
| Great North Museum: Hancock | Free entry, planetarium from £2.95 |
A good date does not have to cost much. Some of the nicest things to do around Newcastle are free, and they give you something to talk about. These three are easy to reach and easy to combine.
Jesmond Dene and Pets Corner
Follow the river through the Dene, crossing the small bridges on the way to the waterfall. Pets Corner is free, though you are asked not to bring food for the animals.
Source: NewcastleGateshead: Jesmond Dene, checked 8 November 2026
Ouseburn Farm
This city farm in the East End is free to visit and has animals, ponds, meadows and woodland. It is a gentle, easy date, and it is close to the Quayside if you want to carry on.
Source: Charity Commission: Ouseburn Farm Charity Limited, checked 8 November 2026
Browse the Quayside on a Sunday
The Sunday market stretches along the river between the Swing Bridge and the Millennium Bridge. Wander, share a snack, and you have a date that costs as much or as little as you like.
Source: Newcastle City Council: The Quayside Sunday Market, checked 8 November 2026
Questions
What is a good free date in Newcastle?
A walk in Jesmond Dene is a local favourite. It is green, quiet and free, and there is a cafe at Millfield House if you want to warm up.
Are the museums in Newcastle free?
The Laing Art Gallery and the Great North Museum: Hancock are both free to enter. Some exhibitions and the Hancock planetarium have a charge.
Is there anything free to do on a Sunday?
Yes. The Quayside Sunday Market is free to browse, and BALTIC across the river is free and open on Sundays.