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History
The name of the district is considered to be a reference to a shelter in the forest clearing, derived from Anglo-Saxon sources. During the English Civil War, King Charles I was permitted to play golf at Shieldfield…
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Shieldfield is an area in the east of Newcastle upon Tyne, England. It borders Sandyford to the North, the City Centre to the West, Heaton and Byker to the East, and Battlefield to the South. It is one of the communities contained within the Ouseburn Electoral Ward of Newcastle City Council.
County
Tyne and Wear
Known for
Place in England
A Journey Through Time
The story of Shieldfield — from the archive to today.
Guide
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Transport
Bus services are provided by Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive under the brand name Nexus, and also by Stagecoach North East. Northern provides train service from the nearby Manors railway station. The A167(M)…
Venues nearby
Places near Shieldfield
Museums, theatres and attractions — not business listings.
heritage
Entrance Archway, Pair of Chapel Lodges, Walls and Gates to Jesmond Cemetery
Jesmond
venue
The Biscuit Factory
Newcastle upon Tyne
venue
Stepney Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
venue
Billy Bootleggers
Newcastle upon Tyne
venue
O2 City Hall Newcastle
Newcastle upon Tyne
venue
Newcastle Upon Tyne City Centre
Newcastle Upon Tyne
venue
The Cumberland Arms
Newcastle upon Tyne
heritage
War Memorial (the Response)
Newcastle upon Tyne
Walks nearby
Trails near Shieldfield
Assigned walks plus nearby routes within a short drive.
easy · 7.1km
Jesmond Dene and Armstrong Park
Newcastle upon Tyne
easy · 5.6km
Jesmond Dene and Armstrong Park Circular
Newcastle upon Tyne
easy · 3.4km
Jesmond Dene to Paddy Freemans
Newcastle upon Tyne
moderate · 7.9km
Hadrian’s Wall West to East: Newcastle Quayside to Wallsend
Newcastle upon Tyne
moderate · 37km
North Shields / Tynemouth Loop
Newcastle upon Tyne
moderate · 8.9km
Quayside River Tyne to Newcastle Business Park
Newcastle upon Tyne
easy · 3.5km
Town Moor Circular
Newcastle upon Tyne
easy · 2.4km
Leazes Park Circular
Newcastle upon Tyne
MyTyne directory
Local businesses
Places near Shieldfield from the MyTyne directory.
Clinics
Shieldfield Health Centre
Ouseburn
Pharmacies
Shieldfield Pharmacy
Ouseburn
Joiners
Accredifire Systems Ltd
Ouseburn
Builders
Karnheath Limited
Ouseburn
Builders
Risk Rope & Rescue Ltd
Ouseburn
Cleaners
Clear View Rope Access Window Cleaning Ltd
City Centre
Garages & Vehicle Servicing
Ccl Hire Ltd
Ouseburn
Hairdressers
Img Newcastle Ltd
Ouseburn
What's on
Events near Shieldfield
Mon 13 Jul · Standard
Treasure Museum Trail
Great North Museum: Hancock · Newcastle
Mon 13 Jul · Standard
Treasure: Hidden, Lost, Found
Great North Museum: Hancock · Newcastle
Tue 21 Jul · Standard
Treasure Tuesdays - Great North Museum: Hancock
Great North Museum: Hancock · Newcastle
Wed 22 Jul · Standard
Relaxed Early Opening
Great North Museum: Hancock · Newcastle
Wed 22 Jul · Standard
Archaeology day
Great North Museum: Hancock · Newcastle
Thu 23 Jul · Standard
Time Odyssey: A Family Adventure
Great North Museum: Hancock · Newcastle
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