Celebrate St George's Day in NE1
St George’s Day is a day dedicated to celebrating our great English heritage. We’re putting our patriotic powers to practice by picking out five of our favourite, traditionally English, things to do in NE1…
Oh I do like to be beside the seaside >>
Us Brits like to hit the beach whatever the weather. In good old English style, grab your buckets and spades, pack up a picnic and set yourself up on the Thomas Cook Airlines Quayside Seaside. There’s nothing quite like a bucket and spade beach holiday...
Love English lit >>
Celebrate the art of English literature this St George’s Day at Waterstones on Blackett Street. Whether you’re a lover of Shakespeare, a big fan of the Brontë sisters or love to sit down with a book of old English poetry, you’re sure to find something patriotic here. Sit down with a new book this Monday and let your imagination run away with you.
Get in line >>
It’s no secret that the etiquette of queueing comes naturally to us English people! Whether we’re forming an orderly queue at a concert or waiting in line for the bus, queueing is a daily fact of life. Students... get down to Times Square this St George’s Day and get in line for Digital Mondays for a serious knees up in one of the best clubs in town!
To the pub >>
The Crown Posada is one of the oldest pubs in the city. It’s as traditionally English as it gets. The grade II listed building boasts a Victorian exterior, an elaborately panelled entrance, original stained glass windows and a warm, lively and laughter-filled atmosphere. It’s a proper pub… check it out this St George’s Day!
sjf.co.uk/our-pubs/crown-posada
Suit up >>
Leaf Clothing on Pilgrim Street is the place to go for traditional attire and tailoring. Pick up tips for smart, English style at this fashion forward, city centre store. Go here for top brands and statement pieces, perfect for patriotic celebrations.
High tea >>
There’s nothing more quintessentially English than afternoon tea! Spoil yourself this St George’s Day with a tasty tiered treat at The Vermont Hotel. The traditional afternoon tea experience will come complete with scones, finger sandwiches, special sweets and tea or coffee.
Pie & mash >>
Don your finest red and white gear and get yourself to Redhouse for a traditional English feast.
This Quayside pub is the home of award-winning pies from the Northumbrian countryside. It’s pretty simple: quality pies, great ales and good times!
The Little Fishy >>
Looking for somewhere a little different to get your fish and chips fix this St George’s Day? Get yourself down to the Thomas Cook Airlines Quayside Seaside for fish and chips, fish finger sandwiches, cajun cod and halloumi fries. Yum!
Fish & chips >>
Clayton Street Chippy is one of our top city centre spots for the nation’s favourite dish. Go here for chips, scraps and all your fishy favourites - covered in curry sauce, gravy or whatever you fancy. It’s the English way...
clayton-street-chippy.business.site
Culture fix >>
Did you know Charles Dickens, writer of Victorian fiction such as A Christmas Carol and Great Expectations, has a blue plaque on Nelson Street? Go here for your culture fix this St George’s Day. Take some time to discover what brought the English writer to Tyneside between 1852 - 1867. His public reading at the Music Hall is well worth remembering.
Music Hall, Nelson Street, NE1
Fancy a brew?
A good cup of tea is a much-loved English tradition. Take a loved one to Quilliam Brothers this
St George’s Day for the ultimate tea treat. The team here are purveyors of the finest tea in town, as well as baked goods including sweet treats and scones. Go here for a brew that will truly blow you away!
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