Monument is an electoral ward and area of Newcastle upon Tyne. It was established as an electoral ward in 2018. It takes its name from Grey's Monument. It replaced most of Westgate ward, parts of South Jesmond and some of Ouseburn.
Overview Monument ward is largely the city centre, including key features such as the Civic Centre, Northumbria University and Newcastle University campuses, the Royal Victoria Infirmary and St James’ Park football ground. It contains the city centre business, shopping, cultural and nightlife districts. Key transport links, including the Central Station and various Metro stations and bus stations are within this ward.
Education There are no primary or secondary schools within the ward. The ward is home to Newcastle College and Newcastle Sixth Form College and the city campuses of both Newcastle University and Northumbria University.
Recreation and leisure Leazes Park is in the north-west of the ward. Facilities there include a bowling green, tennis courts and basketball courts, a fenced playground with swings, slides, climbing frames and spring toys.
The ward includes the city's main shopping, cultural and nightlife districts. Attractions include: Bigg Market Centre for Life Chinatown Discovery Museum Eldon Square Shopping Centre and Northumberland Street Grainger Town (including Grainger Market and Grey Street) Great North Museum: Hancock Newcastle City Hall Live Theatre the Quayside St James' Park (home of Newcastle United F.C.) Sport Central Theatre Royal The Gate Tyneside Cinema Tyne Theatre and Opera House
Transport , the city's main railway station, is in the south of the ward and Manors railway station is situated just within its Eastern edge. There are five Metro stations: and on the north–south route, and on the east–west route, with both routes meeting at .
The ward contains the city's two main bus stations for local and regional services; for services to the north and east, and for services heading to the south and west. station is also the city's main hub for long-distance coach services.
Boundary Monument ward is bounded by the River Tyne to the south. From the south-west corner, the boundary runs north joining William Armstrong Drive and then east on Scotswood Road and north again on to Park Road. It turns north-east on Westmorland Road, north-west on Rye Hill and north-east on Elswick Road, crossing the Westgate Road and continuing east on Corporation Street. Here the boundary heads northwards briefly on St James’ Boulevard and north-west on Barrack Road, turning north on the footpath through Leazes Park until it meets Richardson Road. The boundary heads north between the student accommodation and the Royal Victoria Infirmary, on to Claremont Street, crossing Claremont Road on to Jedburgh Road. Here the boundary heads south east on the A167/A167(M). Where the road crosses the B1307, the boundary turns off east, then south between the Army Reserves Centre and rear of Harrison Place and Gladstone Terrace. The boundary continues south on Byron Street, Falconar Street, Simpson Terrace, Argyle Street and Tower Street, where it crosses City Road and makes its way south to the Quayside and the River Tyne.
References
External links