Blackett Street Family Fun Weekends: Grey's Monument

Newcastle’s Blackett Street is set to be transformed into a family-friendly area and fairground for six weekends over the summer as part of plans to boost city-centre businesses.

Throughout July and August, the usually busy bus route will be closed to motorists on weekends while the road is fitted with 1,000sq m of artificial grass from Old Eldon Square to Pilgrim Street for the duration of the weekends, this will be joined by an avenue of trees along the north side of Blackett Street as well as a host of fairground rides.

Bean bags, mini deck chairs, and an artificial grass sofa will also be brought out to make the street more accessible to both adults and children.

Come along and enjoy this bustling area of the city being transformed into a safe and welcoming space for young and old!