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If you are staying with us over the next few days you may be interested in celebrating Chinese New Year in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Chinese New Year celebrations in Chinatown will include traditional Chinese lion, dragon and unicorn dances; street performances; Chinese market stalls and creative activities for children and families.
A vibrant parade will take place from Old Eldon Square to Chinatown / Stowell Street area which will include floats and various performances like drumming by a female troupe, Chinese folk dances and children’s dragon dance, colourful flags and banners will be displayed.
The parade takes place on Sunday 18th February from 11:15am until 12:30pm.
If you are looking for hotel accommodation for your visit to Newcastle upon Tyne’s Chinatown our bed and breakfast best price and room availability is here Book Online.
Room information including photographs can be found on the Accommodation page of our website.
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Monday 1st June 2026, 16:06 BST
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