Quayside Market
An established artisan market offering crafts, food and fashion for reasonable prices, Quayside Market is the place to be on a Sunday. Stretching from the Swing Bridge to the Millennium Bridge, there is sure to be a seller with a deal that suits the student budget. Even in the absence of bargains, any market framed by one of Newcastle’s most iconic views is well worth a visit. Residents and tourists have frequented Quayside market for over 250 years, so it’s safe to say it has more than just the approval of Newcastle’s student population.
Star and Shadow Cinema
Star & Shadow is a volunteer-run cinema, music and radio space that sits on the border between Heaton and Shieldfield. A range of film viewings are offered on a pay as you can afford basis, so ticket prices vary according to the budget of each individual customer (free- £7). Not only is Star & Shadow budget friendly, it’s ethos has my approval as it aims for 'radical sustainability' in its pricing during the cost of living crisis. https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/about/sas/
Viewings are offered on a pay as you can afford basis
The Souter Saunter
Just a Metro ride away is Seaburn station which acts as the starting point of a dramatic coastal walk or the dubbed Souter Saunter that ends at the spectacular National Trust property, Souter Lighthouse. Unmissable in its classic dress of red and white, the lighthouse is the first in the world to be designed and built to be powered by electricity. The path is set upon grassy limestone cliffs that meet the North Sea in panoramic views that are entirely free.
