West Walls and Blackfriars - Walking Tour

Sun Oct 12 2025 at 02:30 pm to 04:00 pm UTC+01:00

Meet at Grey's Monument | Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle City Guides
Publisher/HostNewcastle City Guides
West Walls and Blackfriars - Walking Tour
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About this Event

Meet at Grey’s Monument and finish in the cloister garth of Blackfriars.

More of Newcastle’s Town Wall survives than those in most other English towns. On this walk you will see the remaining West Walls which have been preserved and is the largest standing portion. Behind the wall stands Blackfriars. With its origins dating back to 1239 and a long and turbulent history hear how it was first a Dominican Friary, then used by the Guilds of Newcastle and is now a restaurant and craft workshops.

This walk includes some steps and cobbled surfaces.

If you are a 2025 season ticket holder, remember you MUST bring along your ticket or you will be asked to pay for your tour.

Tour lasts approx 1.5hrs

Assistance dogs only. No other pets allowed.

Safety Information

To attend our walks you need to be reasonably fit, prepared to be responsible for your own safety, and to supervise any children in your care. Appropriate clothing and footwear is recommended. A bottle of water, an umbrella and an extra layer wouldn't go amiss. The British weather is notoriously changeable! Newcastle is an historic city with uneven pavements and narrow passages add to its unique character. There are also often steps to navigate. Our walks take approximately 90 minutes, are you comfortable walking and standing for that length of time? If there’s any activity you are unable to do or if you have a concern, please contact us at [email protected] before booking. We try to stick to footpaths and use pedestrian crossings where available. If you have any pre-medical conditions or injuries that may affect you walking or feel unwell during a walk, please let your Guide know.

Standard Disclaimer

Your participation in the guided walk is at your own risk and we shall not be held liable under any circumstances for any matter arising out of your participation. We accept no responsibility or liability for loss or injury (other than for matters for which we are not legally able to exclude or limit liability). We have public liability insurance.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Meet at Grey's Monument, 150 Grainger Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

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