Spital Tongues is a historic neighbourhood located just North-West of Newcastle upon Tyne. It sits between the 2 university campuses of Newcastle and Northumbria, making it a popular place for students to live and study.

Spital Tongues is only a short walk from the main campus of Newcastle University and not far from Northumbria University. Because of this convenient location, many students choose to live here during their studies.

Despite being so close to the busy City Centre, Spital Tongues has a quieter and more relaxed atmosphere. One of the biggest attractions of the area is the nearby green space. The large and historic Leazes Park is right next to the neighbourhood. Students often use the park for relaxing, exercising or studying ourdoors. Spital Tongues is also close to Leazes Moor, an open green area that provides views across the city.

Because of its location and community feel, Spital Tongues has become one of the most popular student neighbourhoods in Newcastle. Living here allows students to:

✅ Walk to university lectures

✅ Easily access the City Centre

✅ Enjoy nearby parks and green spaces

The area combines the energy of student life, with the quieter environment of a residential neighbourhood