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GreyFriars, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

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GreyFriars, Newcastle-upon-Tyne in England North East, United Kingdom.

Demolition of a building on Pilgrim Street seen from Hood Street, Newcastle - geograph.org.uk - 7191610

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

GreyFriars, Newcastle-upon-Tyne is a place of interest in England North East, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.

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From the Wikipedia article

GreyFriars, Newcastle-upon-Tyne was a friary in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England, which was founded in Pilgrim Street in 1237, was sold after the Dissolution of the Monasteries, and then rebuilt as a private residence, as New Place and Anderson Place, before being demolished to become Grey Street.

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Coordinates
54.9736, -1.6123
Parish
Newcastle upon Tyne, unparished area
Postcode
NE1 6JG
Parliamentary constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West
Established
1237
Opening
Fr[1] 09:00-14:30

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Frequently asked questions

Where is GreyFriars, Newcastle-upon-Tyne?
GreyFriars, Newcastle-upon-Tyne is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode NE1 6JG), in the parish of Newcastle upon Tyne, unparished area.
When was GreyFriars, Newcastle-upon-Tyne built?
Built or established in 1237.
How do I get to GreyFriars, Newcastle-upon-Tyne?
Drivers can navigate to postcode NE1 6JG. It sits within the Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West parliamentary constituency.