Going down Chillingham Road yesterday, I saw signs of a new cafe coming soon. Nova Cafe & Bakery looks to be taking up residence at 262 Chillingham Road, with some social media sleuthing confirming that they’ll be opening soon, and plan to serve up fresh pastries, a range of sweet and savoury baked goods, artisan […]
Heaton and High Heaton have become two of Newcastle’s most in‑demand neighbourhoods, with a mix of Victorian terraces, family homes, student houses and modern apartments that attract a wide range of people. Whether you are buying your first place, moving up the ladder, looking for a rental or managing a portfolio, the area has a […]
It’s been a busy first month on Hello Heaton, with plenty of people searching, browsing and discovering what’s hot in the neighbourhood. From cosy pubs to stylish bars, coffee shops to crepes, social clubs and places to grab something good to eat, a clear set of favourites has emerged across the month of April. This […]
Newcastle’s first romance-only bookstore is heading to Heaton (we think!). The Sinful Spine has amassed a following of over 3,500 on their Insta, since their first post in early April teased that their ‘dark romance bookstore’ would be opening soon. In later posts, there’s been clues as to their location, with it possible to view […]
Despite Heaton being home to 9 (at last count!) independent bars or pubs, there are weirdly no breweries within the borders of Heaton or High Heaton. However, thankfully you don’t have to venture far to find an independent craft brewery near Heaton, with no fewer than six on our doorstep brewing and serving up their […]
One of Heaton’s most loved, dare we say it… iconic establishments was the inimitable Heaton Perk coffee shop. Located at 103-105 Heaton Park Road, it served up its unique blend of charm, quirk and coffee to the residents of Heaton for over 18 years, before closing its doors a few months back after rent hikes […]
News of a new micro-pub coming to Heaton hit a couple days back – with the new occupant of 84-86 Heaton Road confirmed as ‘Tom Dick & Harry’. That news came from The Licensing Guys, a supplier for licensing related services, who stated: 84-86 Heaton Road is soon to reopen as The ‘Tom, Dick, & […]
Heaton’s local non-league football team, Heaton Stannington FC will head back to the home of Newcastle United, St James’ Park, to defend the Northumberland Senior Cup. It comes after a 5-1 win against Newcastle University in the semi-final which took place in front of 436 fans on Wednesday 15th April 2026. Heaton Stan took home […]
The North East of England has a long history and tradition of allotment gardening, with Newcastle no exception. Newcastle City Council manages over 65 allotment sites across the city, which host around 3,500 allotment plots. Those plots come in various shapes and sizes, with a traditional full-sized allotment officially measuring 10 poles (or perches/rods), which […]
Into today’s Hello Heaton inbox dropped a reminder of Early Bird Tickets being available now for the People’s Theatre Panto. Tickets have been available since the announcement of the 2026 show a while back, but the team at People’s Theatre are encouraging everyone to take advantage of their lower ‘early bird’ rate before prices increase. […]