We are Newcastle United Football Club – the Magpies.
Since 1892, we have brought a community together and our magnificent home – St. James’ Park – has set the city’s heart beating.
One city. United.
Newcastle upon Tyne is famed for many things. For the warmth of its people, for its industrial heritage, its culture, its nightlife, for the Great North Run, for its favourite sons and daughters of sport, screen and music and much, much more.
But it is perhaps known best of all for its beloved football club and the club’s incredible supporters – the Toon Army.
The first recorded game of football on Tyneside took place on 3rd March 1877 at the Elswick Rugby Club between two scratch teams – one of eight men, one of nine. The nine men won 2-0 and soon afterwards Newcastle’s first club, Tyne Association, was born.
Another side, Newcastle Rangers, started life in 1878 and first played on the Drill Field in Gateshead because they could not find a pitch north of the river. They eventually moved across the Tyne, taking over an enclosed ground close to Leazes Terrace in September 1880. The pitch was immediately referred to as St. James’ Park.
Our classic tour captures the rich history of our magnificent stadium – the club’s home since 1892.
Our specially designed location boards and an amazing squad of knowledgeable tour guides all combine to give you deeper understanding of the club and its proud heritage.