Gateshead
Just across the Tyne from the Quayside, so a drink on either bank is a short walk over a bridge for both of you.
Tyne and Wear
Swingers in Newcastle: Friendly Faces, Fearless Fun
From the Quayside to Sunderland, meet couples and singles who know how to make a night of it.
Tyneside's swingers, a Metro ride apart
Across Tyne and Wear, more than 120 Find Swingers members are ready to meet, more than 40 of them in Newcastle upon Tyne. Gateshead, Sunderland, South Shields, Wallsend and Jarrow all have members too: couples and singles who'd rather share a laugh at the bar than trade small talk for a fortnight.
Newcastle is famous for a friendly night out, and that's a gift for swingers. A first meet should feel exactly like that: warm, direct and done before anyone's had one too many. Our UK swingers page has the rest of the country.
Newcastle knows how to go out
The Quayside and the Bigg Market are the classic nights out, and with two universities of around 28,000 students each, town is rarely short of a crowd. For swingers, that's useful: in a busy bar, two couples can size each other up without a soul noticing.
For something sharper, Grey Street's cocktail bars, Barluga and The Muddler among them, and Pleased To Meet You in Grainger Town make a better first meet than a heaving pub.
The 45 to 54s set the pace
Members under 3519%
Members aged 35 to 4428%
Members aged 45 to 5431%
Members aged 55 or over22%
Shares of our members across Tyne and Wear, singles and couples together, from our member records.
Tyne and Wear is the only place on our UK list where the 45 to 54s lead, at 31%. It's a grown-up crowd but far from a sleepy one: nearly half of members are under 45.
Getting about
The Metro, the bridges and the towns between
Tyne and Wear runs on the Metro. The Green Line goes from the airport through the city centre and Gateshead to Sunderland, with trains every six to ten minutes.
Sunderland
About 10 miles south-east and on the Metro, so nobody has to drive to the meet or home from it.
Durham and the A1(M)
Durham, about 18 miles south, has members of its own, and the A1(M) and the A19 through the Tyne Tunnel bring in anyone from further out.
Getting together on Tyneside
For club nights and private parties, the people to ask are the members who already go: which night is on, which one suits a first visit and who'd like company. Read our swingers clubs guide before your first night out.
- Set your town. Newcastle, Gateshead or Sunderland: other members see the town, never the street.
- Search both banks. A distance search takes in the whole of Tyne and Wear, and VIP filters sort people by how experienced they are and what they enjoy.
- Show you're genuine. A free ID check puts a badge on your profile, and good manners show up in your community rating.
- Bring the group together. A VIP group chat holds up to 50, handy when three couples are trying to agree on one Saturday.
Newcastle swingers' questions
Which Newcastle bars work for a first swinger meet?
Start on Grey Street or in Grainger Town. Barluga and The Muddler on Grey Street and Pleased To Meet You in Grainger Town suit a first drink, and the Quayside is right there for a walk afterwards. Keep it to a round or two and leave the rest until everyone's sure.
Can I meet swingers in Sunderland and Gateshead?
Yes. Both have members of their own, as do South Shields and Wallsend, on top of more than 40 in Newcastle upon Tyne. Gateshead is just across the river and Sunderland about 10 miles away on the Metro, so meeting in town suits everyone.
How old are swingers in Newcastle?
A little older than the UK as a whole. The 45 to 54s lead our Tyne and Wear members at 31%, the 35 to 44s come next at 28%, and nearly half are under 45, so whatever your age there are couples and singles at your stage.
How do Tyneside swingers get invited to parties?
Through people they've already met. Private parties go by word of mouth, and a host will want to see your face over a drink before your name goes on the list. Chat to members nearby, meet a few, and let a good first impression travel. Our swingers parties page covers what hosts look for.
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