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Toponymy
Elswick in its original form Elstewyke, the first element is likely derived from edele, related to the Old English term Æthel meaning noble, and wic meaning farm.
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Newcastle upon Tyne
Elswick is a district and electoral ward of the city and metropolitan borough of Newcastle upon Tyne, in the county of Tyne and Wear, England, 1.9 miles west of the city centre, bordering the River Tyne. Historically in Northumberland, Elswick became part of Newcastle upon Tyne in 1835. Located at a height of 53.1m, Elswick overlooks the River Tyne. Elswick is home to the Newcastle Utilita Arena and Newcastle College, with approximately 45,000 students.
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Tyne and Wear
Known for
District of Newcastle upon Tyne, England
A Journey Through Time
The story of Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne — from the archive to today.
Guide
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History
In Roman times the Vallum, a defensive barrier behind Hadrian's Wall, reached its easternmost limit in Elswick. The Wall itself carried on as far as Wallsend. The township of Elswick had originally formed part of the…
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Present
Present day Elswick consists of a number of distinct neighbourhoods including the Adelaide Terrace area, Bentinck Estate, Condercum and Denhill Park, Cruddas Park (part renamed Riverside Dene), Elswick Triangle, Gill…
Local flavour
Cruddas Park
Cruddas Park are a set of 5 high-rise flat apartments in Elswick. The site began construction in 1961, and finished in 1969, as part of redevelopment in the area. There were originally 10 tower…
Geography
Elswick sits not far from the River Tyne. One point, there was a small tributary of the Tyne named the Elswick Burn, which had its source at Elswick Park, and flows towards the Tyne, but it currently…
References
ONS 2011 Census Elswick Archived 29 July 2014 at the Wayback Machine
External links
Newcastle Council Ward webpage: Elswick Ward boundary map: Elswick Know Newcastle ward profile for Elswick Elswick Local Performance Framework Kay's Geography Cruddas Park (Riverside Dene), Elswick
Venues nearby
Places near Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne
Museums, theatres and attractions — not business listings.
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The Globe
Newcastle upon Tyne
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The Sabai Pavilion
Newcastle upon Tyne
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Digital
Newcastle upon Tyne
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St James' Park
Newcastle upon Tyne
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The Black Swan Bar & Venue
Newcastle upon Tyne
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Cineworld Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle
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The Head Of Steam
Newcastle upon Tyne
heritage
George Stephenson Memorial
City Centre
Walks nearby
Trails near Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne
Assigned walks plus nearby routes within a short drive.
easy · 4.7km
Newcastle City Centre
Newcastle upon Tyne
moderate · 22.4km
River Tyne Circular
Blaydon-on-Tyne
easy · 2.4km
Leazes Park Circular
Newcastle upon Tyne
easy · 5.5km
Leazes Park and Exhibition Park Circular
Newcastle upon Tyne
moderate · 21.4km
Newcastle Upon Tyne to South Shields
Newcastle upon Tyne
moderate · 7.9km
Hadrian’s Wall West to East: Newcastle Quayside to Wallsend
Newcastle upon Tyne
easy · 3.5km
Town Moor Circular
Newcastle upon Tyne
easy · 4.7km
Washing Wells Roman Fort and Floating Rocks Circular
Gateshead
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Local businesses
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What's on
Events near Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne
Mon 13 Jul · Standard
Breathe, Grow, Connect
Leazes Park · Newcastle
Mon 13 Jul
Mindful Garden
Leazes Park · Newcastle
Sun 12 Jul
Minions & Monsters
Odeon Metrocentre · Gateshead
Thu 16 Jul
The Odyssey
Odeon Metrocentre · Gateshead
Mon 13 Jul · Included in your Annual Pass
Carnival at the Castle
Newcastle Castle · Newcastle
Mon 13 Jul · Includes 48-hour entry to Newcastle Castle
Old Newcastle Walking Tours
Newcastle Castle · Newcastle
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