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The Away End

Away supporters' handbook

Away guide

St James' Park

Newcastle United, Newcastle upon Tyne. Away support sits in the Leazes End (away section) (approx. 3,000). Nearest station is Manors (or Newcastle Central), 10 min from Manors. By road: A1, then A167.

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Upcoming home fixtures

Seasonal calendar

  • Newcastle Christmas Market — Grey's Monument and Grainger Street get very busy with festive stalls from mid-November.
  • Great North Run weekend — Mid-September's mass-participation run causes significant road closures across the city and Tyne Bridge area.
Stylised illustration of St James' Park in Newcastle upon Tyne
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Getting there

  • Newcastle Central station — A short walk or one tube stop into the city centre, then a 15-20 minute walk to the ground.
  • St James Metro — Tyne and Wear Metro station right by the stadium, the quickest way in from Central station.
  • Driving — The ground sits right in the city centre, so parking is very limited — the Metro from Park & Ride sites is by far the easiest option.
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Safe away spots

  • The Strawberry, St James' Boulevard — The famous matchday pub directly outside the ground. Map
  • Bigg Market — Newcastle's traditional pub and bar quarter, a short walk from the ground. Map
  • Grainger Market — Historic indoor market with cafés and food stalls in the city centre. Map
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Worth the detour

St James' Park stadium tour

Behind-the-scenes access on non-matchdays, popular given the ground's dramatic city-centre setting.

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Grey's Monument

The city's central landmark, a short walk from the ground amid Newcastle's Georgian streets.

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Quayside

The Tyne Bridge, Sage Gateshead and BALTIC gallery are a short walk downhill from the city centre.

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Off the beaten track

Lower-profile pubs, cafés and corners the locals keep to themselves.

  • The Town Wall, Pink Lane

    A quieter pub tucked just off the main Bigg Market strip, popular with locals rather than visiting crowds.

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  • Blackfriars

    A medieval friary building near the Bigg Market with a small restaurant and craft workshops, easily missed.

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  • Leazes Park

    Green space right behind the away end, a calm spot before the crowds build.

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Local event

Great North Run weekend

Mid-September's mass-participation run causes significant road closures across the city and Tyne Bridge area.

Transport alert

Early televised kick-off

A 12:30 start usually means leaving before the first fast train of the day — pubs near the ground may not open until 11:00.

Ground note

The city-centre location means very heavy foot traffic on the approach — arrive early to avoid the crush near the away turnstiles.

Ground note

Steep streets around the ground can be slippery in wet or icy weather; wear sensible footwear.