As well as the sports facilities on campus, there are sports facilities across the city.
Newcastle is famous for its football and Newcastle United Football Club is a short walk away from the campus.
The city is also home to:
Eldon Leisure in the city offers a wide range of sports and leisure facilities and there are a number of swimming pools across the city.
Walkers and climbers can enjoy the surrounding areas of: Lake District; Scottish Borders; Yorkshire Dales.
Skiers and snowboarders can choose from local dry ski slopes at Gateshead and Sunderland and ski facilities in the Scottish hills.
Water sports are available at the coast: Tynemouth Beach is a regular stopping off point for the UK Pro Surf Tour. Alternatively, head out to Kielder Water in Northumberland, where you can take part in a range of water sports, as well as other outdoor sports including mountain biking and horse riding.