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Last week we had a 24-hour stopover in Bath on the way down to Cornwall for a week. Whilst a one-night stay is by no means long enough to take in this historic and beautiful city, we knew we definitely wanted to book in to see The Roman Baths whilst we were there. I hadn't been for a long time and didn't really know what to expect from a Roman bathing complex. I thought it would be mainly outdoors as shown in the picture above but actually, there was a lot to see there so I thought I'd talk through our experience as well as the safety measures in place for a 2020 Roman Baths visit.
Booking and arrival process for the Roman Baths
Walking around the Baths
Views of Bath
Visiting The Roman Baths, Bath
Last week we had a 24-hour stopover in Bath on the way down to Cornwall for a week. Whilst a one-night stay is by no means long enough to take in this historic and beautiful city, we knew we definitely wanted to book in to see The Roman Baths whilst we were there. I hadn't been for a long time and didn't really know what to expect from a Roman bathing complex. I thought it would be mainly outdoors as shown in the picture above but actually, there was a lot to see there so I thought I'd talk through our experience as well as the safety measures in place for a 2020 Roman Baths visit.
Booking and arrival process for the Roman Baths
Walking around the Baths
Views of Bath
Riley's Deckchair Booking Process
Arriving at Riley's and the Service
The Amazing Food
The highlights of Riley's
Riley's Fish Shack, Tynemouth: Deckchair Booking
Riley's Deckchair Booking Process
Arriving at Riley's and the Service
The Amazing Food
The highlights of Riley's
I've lived in Newcastle upon Tyne for fifteen years now. I moved here for university and just never wanted to leave! I was lucky enough to live right down next to the river Tyne for nine of those years and as you can imagine, in almost a decade, I spent many a weekend taking advantage of being in this gorgeous location right by the river.
There is always so much going on down on Newcastle Quayside and it's an area which always feels alive and buzzing. I would always recommend it as a great part of the city to head to if you are visiting our beautiful toon, so I thought it was about time I shared the top activities to enjoy in the area. From brunches to cat cuddles, modern art to food tasters, read on to find out the top things to do on Newcastle Quayside.
Indulge in a Delicious Brunch
Visit a Cat Cafe
Who doesn't love an excuse for some kitty cuddles? I have two of my own cats now but I used to love heading to CatPawCino for a cuppa and some cake. This is a great thing to do if it is raining but also a nice coffee break any time you are down on Newcastle Quayside. It is £5 per person to enter which goes towards looking after the cats and I would advise booking a slot online as they do get busy. You could always chance it if you're walking past but you might find yourself with a long wait. The entry price doesn't include food but they have a nice, simple menu with toasties and sweet treats.They have 8 resident cats and sometimes some foster cats join in as well. I find it a really peaceful, cat-friendly atmosphere and not cruel at all. I was worried about this before I visited but at CatPawCino they have strict rules to put the cats' welfare first and I definitely saw evidence of that when I visited. What a lovely place to spend an hour forgetting all your worries.
See Modern Art at The Baltic
It's one of my favourite places to head to alone and it's got a great floor with children's activities as well. Top tip: if you are meeting friends with toddlers for a coffee this is a great place to go as they can let off steam and then you can grab coffee and a cake in the lovely, child-friendly cafe downstairs.
I really like the shop on the left as you enter the building and would recommend popping in on your way in or out. It has some great Geordie gifts and quirky items which are different from other shops. It's a while since I have been, but the restaurant on the top floor always gets fantastic reviews. It's worth dining there for the views and architecture of the building alone, never mind the delicious food! Entry to the gallery is free but a small donation is suggested. Don't miss the viewing galleries to get an amazing view of the Quayside.
Try some tasty food at Quayside Market
Enjoy live music at The Sage, Gateshead
Admire the Gateshead Millennium Bridge
Have a drink on the banks of the Tyne
Top things to do on Newcastle Quayside
I've lived in Newcastle upon Tyne for fifteen years now. I moved here for university and just never wanted to leave! I was lucky enough to live right down next to the river Tyne for nine of those years and as you can imagine, in almost a decade, I spent many a weekend taking advantage of being in this gorgeous location right by the river.
There is always so much going on down on Newcastle Quayside and it's an area which always feels alive and buzzing. I would always recommend it as a great part of the city to head to if you are visiting our beautiful toon, so I thought it was about time I shared the top activities to enjoy in the area. From brunches to cat cuddles, modern art to food tasters, read on to find out the top things to do on Newcastle Quayside.
Indulge in a Delicious Brunch
Visit a Cat Cafe
Who doesn't love an excuse for some kitty cuddles? I have two of my own cats now but I used to love heading to CatPawCino for a cuppa and some cake. This is a great thing to do if it is raining but also a nice coffee break any time you are down on Newcastle Quayside. It is £5 per person to enter which goes towards looking after the cats and I would advise booking a slot online as they do get busy. You could always chance it if you're walking past but you might find yourself with a long wait. The entry price doesn't include food but they have a nice, simple menu with toasties and sweet treats.They have 8 resident cats and sometimes some foster cats join in as well. I find it a really peaceful, cat-friendly atmosphere and not cruel at all. I was worried about this before I visited but at CatPawCino they have strict rules to put the cats' welfare first and I definitely saw evidence of that when I visited. What a lovely place to spend an hour forgetting all your worries.
See Modern Art at The Baltic
It's one of my favourite places to head to alone and it's got a great floor with children's activities as well. Top tip: if you are meeting friends with toddlers for a coffee this is a great place to go as they can let off steam and then you can grab coffee and a cake in the lovely, child-friendly cafe downstairs.
I really like the shop on the left as you enter the building and would recommend popping in on your way in or out. It has some great Geordie gifts and quirky items which are different from other shops. It's a while since I have been, but the restaurant on the top floor always gets fantastic reviews. It's worth dining there for the views and architecture of the building alone, never mind the delicious food! Entry to the gallery is free but a small donation is suggested. Don't miss the viewing galleries to get an amazing view of the Quayside.