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Steam Railways & Boat Trips in Newcastle
There's only one option here, but it's a proper one. DFDS Seaways sails from North Shields, not far out from the centre, and it isn't a quick trip round the harbour: this is a ferry crossing to Amsterdam, with cabins to sleep in, a restaurant on board and live entertainment while you go. Fares start from £32. There's on-site food and a gift shop too, so you can turn up without packing much. Given it's an overnight crossing rather than a day trip, it suits anyone after a proper journey as the outing itself, not just a way of getting somewhere. Book the cabin if you want to actually rest on the way over.
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Places for steam railways & boat trips
from £32DFDS Seaways
North Shields
A ferry crossing from North Shields to Amsterdam, with cabins, dining and live entertainment on board.
Gift shopFood on siteRestaurant
from £2Lakeshore Railroad
South Shields
A miniature steam train chugs you round the boating lake for £2 a head, with under-3s riding free.
Café
Newcastle City Marina
Newcastle upon Tyne
Kayak tours, a dragon boat race and River Tyne sightseeing cruises from the Quayside marina right by the Tyne Bridge.
Booking required
from £5Ouseburn Trust
Newcastle upon Tyne
Guided tours through a Second World War air raid shelter tunnel under Newcastle, with brewery and heritage walks alongside.
Booking required
Red Beard Tours
Newcastle upon Tyne
A walking tour around Newcastle, on foot with a guide, digging into the city's history and stories over a couple of hours.
Wheelchair accessible
Roker Pier
Sunderland · ages 10+
A guided walk through the lighthouse tunnel out along the pier, for kids aged 10 and up with an adult in tow.
Booking required
Tyne Cruises
Newcastle upon Tyne
A cruise along the River Tyne with sightseeing and wildlife spotting from the water.
Café
Good to know: steam railways & boat trips in Newcastle
What does a paid visit cost?
Paid entry starts from £2 at Lakeshore Railroad. Prices, ages and facilities are listed on every place page, taken from each venue's own published price list.
Whereabouts are they?
You'll find steam railways & boat trips in North Shields, South Shields, Newcastle upon Tyne and Sunderland. Every place we list is in or around Newcastle, and each listing has the full address and directions.
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