Newcastle Dig
Vinyl Guru and Beatdown Records, strong on metal, in the city centre, then Beyond Vinyl, a record shop and cafe in an Art Deco building with live gigs.
Walkable · 3 stops · about 2.8 miles. Every stop is close enough to walk. The whole route is about 3 miles or less, so you can leave the car behind. What do route types mean?
The 3 stops
1. Vinyl Guru
Well-organized shop known for excellent Record Store Day queue management, including free coffee and biscuits.
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69 Westgate Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1SG, UK
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday 11:30 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday 11:30 AM - 5:00 PM Friday 11:30 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday Closed 2. Beatdown Records
Eclectic shop with a genuinely strong metal section tucked in the back.
Tip: Head to the back and turn right for the metal section — regulars call it a mini mecca.
Unit 1, Clarendon House, Bewick St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5EE, UK
Hours
Monday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday Closed 3. Beyond Vinyl
Record shop and cafe in a striking Art Deco building, with live gigs hosted regularly.
Tip: Grab a coffee and settle onto the sofa — this is a linger-and-browse kind of shop.
The John Marley Centre, Muscott Grove, Newcastle upon Tyne NE15 6TT, UK
Hours
Monday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday Closed
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