Come with us as we head up Grey's Monument in Newcastle

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Grey's Monument has been a mainstay of Newcastle's City Centre for generations. Nearly 200 years old, it commemorates Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1830 to 1834. In particular, it celebrates the passing of the Great Reform Act of 1832.   It also offers amazing views from the top!

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00:00Come with us as we climb up Grey's Monument in the heart of Newcastle.

00:05Anyone wanting to head up the iconic monument needs to start by squeezing through this door

00:08and heading up the stairs, so while we do, let's tell you a little bit about this amazing

00:12place.

00:13Built in 1838, the site is nearly 200 years old and is a Grade I listed monument to commemorate

00:18Charles Grey, Great Britain's Prime Minister between 1830 and 1834.

00:23The monument is a single pillar with 164 very steep steps to reach the top.

00:29However, once you're there you can get stunning views of Granger Street and Grey Street to

00:33the south, as well as St James' Park and the Civic Centre beyond to the north.

00:40This was the final day the monument was opened in 2024 due to unpredictable weather over

00:43the winter months, but it will reopen for visitors in the new year.

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