The Ouseburn area, named after the waterway which attractively meanders out of the city to the River Tyne, is the definitive location for relaxation and entertainment rolled into one. It is without a doubt, Newcastle’s capital of artistic hippy culture.

A favourite drinking area for locals, there is a fantastic selection of riverside pubs to while away the hours in. The Block Party festival is held here every year, attracting swarms of care-free individuals to experience a whole new kind of arts and music.