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There are several places to find street art in Newcastle, although it is not as widespread as in other cities. In the city centre there is a collection in Morgan and Newcomen streets.

Civic Lane near the old Civic Railway Station also has some interesting art works on the backs of some buildings.

Further afield, you can find some great pieces at Hamilton and Wallsend.

In addition to the street art, Newcastle has some amazing sculptures scattered around the city, so keep an eye out for them.

New Street Art March 2021

Street Art on Steel St — Street Art in Darby Street

City Centre Street Art

Street Art Morgan St Newcastle — Street Art Morgan St

Motorbike Street Art 3 Morgan St Newcastle — Street Art Morgan St

Street Art 14 Thorn St Newcastle — 14 Thorn St Newcastle

Old Masonic Lodge 14 Thorn St Newcastle — 14 Thorn St Newcastle

Street Art Laing Street Newcastle — *Mosaic* Laing Street Newcastle

The Painter Street Art Union Lane Newcastle

The Cleaner Street Art Union Lane Newcastle — The Painter Street Art Union Lane Newcastle

Old Post Office Sculpture Cnr Hunter and Bolton Streets Newcastle

Street Art — Old Post Office Sculpture Cnr Hunter and Bolton Streets Newcastle

Newcastle’s Pillar People

One of Newcastle’s initiatives to brighten up the city centre, is the Pillar People. These telecommunications pillars have been cleverly painted to represent local identities, or reflect the businesses they are located near.

There are over a dozen of them, see if you can find them all.

Pillar People Judge — Pillar People Postman

Painted Power Boxes

In a similar initiative to the Pillar People, electrical boxes around the city have been decorated with nautical themes. They brighten up an otherwise dull box. Look for the amusing mice, painted on some.

Newcastle Sculptures

Climbers Sculptures 434 King St Newcastle

Sculpture Evolution 1 Scott St Newcastle — Climbers Sculptures 434 King St Newcastle

Destiny Monument

Located on Newcastle Harbour on Dyke Point, Carrington, the Destiny Monument is difficult to reach because of its location. Dyke Point is part of the Newcastle Port Authority’s operating area with no public access permitted. The closest viewpoint from land is the Honeysuckle Footpath at Honeysuckle, where you can look across the harbour to the statue.

This nine metre tall bronze statue commemorates the 200th anniversary of Newcastle Port operations and was inspired by the figureheads of early sailing ships.

Hamilton and Wallsend Street Art

Located further from the city centre, these art works a more difficult to get to, as you will need a car. If driving past them, they are worth a stop to admire, as they brighten up and add interest to otherwise dull buildings.