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Other places Β· North East England

Phoenix Cobbles

In or near Newcastle upon Tyne.

Phoenix Cobbles β€” Public artwork (mosaic) by Maggy Howarth.

'Phoenix', Old Redheugh Bridge abutment - geograph.org.uk - 2732396

Andrew Curtis β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Gateshead Β· 0.9 km

About

Phoenix Cobbles is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (mosaic) by Maggy Howarth.". Coordinates: 54.9605Β°, -1.6177Β°.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2025

Imagery Β© Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Place summary

Phoenix Cobbles is located in the Scottish Lowlands, specifically in the unparished area of Gateshead (postcode NE8). This site features distinctive cobbled streets, reflecting the historical urban landscape of the region.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
54.9605, -1.6177
District
Gateshead
Parish
Gateshead, unparished area
Postcode
NE8 2NX
Parliamentary constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham
Nearest railway station
Gateshead β€” 0.9 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Once Upon a Time - geograph.org.uk - 4401719πŸ“· 3

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Once Upon a Time

Once Upon a Time β€” Public artwork (sculpture) by Richard Deacon.

β†— gateshead.gov.uk
Redheugh Bridge, Newcastle - geograph.org.uk - 4637518πŸ“· 3

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Riverside Rivets

Riverside Rivets β€” Public artwork (sculpture) by Andrew McKeown.

Redheugh Bridge, Newcastle - geograph.org.uk - 4637518πŸ“· 3

Heritage railway stations Β· North East England

Redheugh railway station

Redheugh railway station in England North East, United Kingdom.

Free
Riverside Rivets by the King Edward Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 4400692πŸ“· 3

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Riverside Rivets

Riverside Rivets β€” Public artwork (sculpture) by Andrew McKeown.

A184 road heading south west - geograph.org.uk - 1339970πŸ“· 3

Theatres Β· North East England

Ravensworth Cinema

Ravensworth Cinema in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

β†— gateshead.gov.uk
King Edward VII BridgeπŸ“· 3

Historic bridges Β· North East England

King Edward VII Bridge

King Edward VII Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.

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Where to eat & stay near Phoenix Cobbles

Places to stay

Great North Snowdog Fear of Emptiness, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Newcastle upon Tyne - geograph.org.uk - 5216704πŸ“· 7

Hotels Β· North East England

Crowne Plaza Newcastle

Crowne Plaza Newcastle β€” a hotel in scotland lowlands.

β†— ihg.com
Newcastle Swing Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 4017871πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· North East England

Hilton Newcastle Gateshead

Hilton Newcastle Gateshead β€” a hotel in scotland lowlands. 4-star. Brand: Hilton.

β†— hilton.com
Demolition in Newcastle - geograph.org.uk - 4383829πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· North East England

Royal Station Hotel

Royal Station Hotel β€” a hotel in scotland lowlands.

β†— royalstationhotel.com
Artwork, Grainger Street, Newcastle upon Tyne - geograph.org.uk - 7922781πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· North East England

The County Hotel

The County Hotel β€” a hotel in scotland lowlands.

β†— countyhotel.co.uk
The junction of Grainger Street and Westgate Road - geograph.org.uk - 6378013πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· North East England

Hampton by Hilton Newcastle

Hampton by Hilton Newcastle β€” a hotel in scotland lowlands. 3.5-star. Brand: Hampton.

β†— hilton.com
Vermont Hotel, Newcastle upon Tyne - geograph.org.uk - 8289917πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· North East England

Vermont Hotel

Vermont Hotel β€” a hotel in scotland lowlands.

β†— vermont-hotel.com

Places to eat & drink

Long Stairs, The Close, Newcastle upon Tyne - geograph.org.uk - 8289930πŸ“· 5

Restaurants Β· North East England

House Of Tides

House Of Tides β€” a restaurant in scotland lowlands.

Sandhill, Newcastle - geograph.org.uk - 7817883πŸ“· 5

Restaurants Β· North East England

Sambuca

Sambuca β€” a restaurant in scotland lowlands.

β†— sambucarestaurants.co.uk
Liberty House (Former Union Club), Westgate Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne - geograph.org.uk - 8009731πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· North East England

Liberty House

Liberty House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

β†— liberty-house.uk
The Tyne Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 5078949πŸ“· 5

Restaurants Β· North East England

Cilantro

Cilantro β€” a restaurant in scotland lowlands.

β†— cilantrotapas.com
King Street towards All Saints Church - geograph.org.uk - 7912604πŸ“· 3

Historic pubs Β· North East England

The Crown Posada

Newcastle's Quayside Victorian pub, with William Morris stained glass.

Freeβ™ΏπŸ•
Great North Snowdog Arthur, Grey Street, Newcastle upon Tyne - geograph.org.uk - 5216722πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· North East England

Theatre Royal Lounge And Restaurant; The Royal Public House

Theatre Royal Lounge And Restaurant; The Royal Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Church - Crosby Garrett - geograph.org.uk - 836182πŸ“· 5

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Phoenix Cobbles?
Phoenix Cobbles is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE8 2NX), in the parish of Gateshead, unparished area.
What is Phoenix Cobbles?
Phoenix Cobbles β€” Public artwork (mosaic) by Maggy Howarth.
How do I get to Phoenix Cobbles?
The nearest railway station is Gateshead, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE8 2NX.
How do I get to Phoenix Cobbles?
The nearest railway station is Gateshead, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE8 2NX.