Newcastle is “up norf”. It’s certainly not one of the largest cities in England but it has so much to offer. It has a very friendly culture and a vibrant entertainment scene (just google Geogrdie Shore). The city is compact as easy to walk or cycle around.
Five main attractions of Newcastle include:
History
This ancient city has a winding history that spans over 18 centuries. Newcastle was first settled by Roman Legions, as a relatively small fort for protection of a bridge that spanned the vital River Tyne. This gave the city its name of Newcastle upon Tyne.
There are plenty of historical buildings and monuments dotted around the city. I would recommend you spend at least one day exploring the city and following some of the walking tours you can pick up in the town.
Nightlife
There are plenty of things to do in the evening in Newcastle…. Some may say too much! Large groups of people come from all over England to party at famous nightclubs including tiger tiger, Fitzgerald’s and the The Living Rooms. If you here for the weekend definitely head out for the night and see what Newcastle has to offer.
Theatres
Newcastle offers a fascinating array of theatres spread across the entire metropolis. With a number of theatres reaching over to Tyneside; options are normally unlimited. The most popular among these is also the city’s largest theatre, known as ‘Theatre Royal’. It opened its doors to the public as early as in 1837, and has sustained its popularity to date.
Museums
As the city boasts a long history, it is obvious that it also has its share of museums. Newcastle never disappoints a traveler on this account. There are several world class museums in the city, Tyneside, and neighbouring areas, for enticing your historical and anthropological inspirations. These include the Newburn Hall Motor Museum, the Great North Museum, among others.
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| Newcastle Keep cc Glen Bowman |
Art Galleries
For inspiring art, Newcastle offers some of the finest art galleries. Here, pieces of art, by local as well as international artists, are on constant display, in their vibrant glory.
Newcastle is very well connected and easy to get to:
• Road: A1 Motorway that runs in a north–south direction passes very close the city.
• Rail: It is approximately a 3-hour distance from London in the south.
• Air: International airport lies 7 miles from the city.
• Bus/Coach: Main Coach Terminal is located in the centre.