Newcastle Gateshead – A must-see city
Learn everything about Newcastle Gateshead from its unique landmarks to its vibrant and cosmopolitan attractions. You’ll also find useful travel information such as a map of Newcastle Gateshead, accommodation booking and information on famous attractions and events such as Hadrian’s Wall, the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art and much more.
Memory of Newcastle-Gateshead "What a brilliant experience. Stunning architecture, lush landscapes, but what struck my partner and I the most was the friendliness of all the locals. Have stayed in a few places but have never been so taken aback by the friendliness and warmth of so many people!
Heather, Christchurch, New Zealand
Centre of cultural excellence
In the North East of England, Newcastle and Gateshead face each other across the River Tyne coming together at the dazzling Quayside. Awash with restaurants, bars, cafes, hotels and must-see tourist attractions including the award-winning Gateshead Millennium Bridge and the Angel of the North, Newcastle Gateshead is the perfect holiday destination for sampling the best of North East England.
Culture and heritage
Newcastle Gateshead is known throughout the world as a vibrant centre of cultural excellence. Cutting-edge attractions and historic buildings are animated with fabulous events and festivals, parks and gardens are blooming, and world-class sport is available for all to enjoy. Almost 2,000 years have left their mark here – in buildings, bridges and the broad sweeping streets.
Attractions
Newcastle Gateshead is full of must-see attractions. Don’t miss the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art, a free gallery with great changing exhibitions. The Castle Keep is another of the city’s muse-sees. It’s built on the site of the 11th century, wooden ‘New Castle’ built by William the Conqueror’s son – and from where the city takes it’s name, the view from the battlements is well worth the climb.
Shopping
North Easterners have a canny eye for the original, and value for money, something reflected in the astonishing range of shops and boutiques. Both Eldon Square in Newcastle City Centre and MetroCentre in Gateshead have big high-street names and major department stores. Label lovers should head for the shops in Princess Square in the heart of the city, and in the side streets you’ll find individual boutiques for picking up that one-off bargain.
Music
Newcastle Gateshead is known on the music and nightlife circuit as having the best atmosphere in Britain, and people come from far and wide to sample it. World-famous DJs play in award-winning underground clubs everyday of the week with anything from indie and dance to retro and house on the playlist.
Buy before you fly
To make your trip to Newcastle easier, you can buy tickets to attractions, travel passes, and much more at our online shop, and avoid the queues. The BritRail GB Flexi Pass allows you to explore the country at your own pace, and the Great British Heritage Pass (www.visitbritaindirect.com/en-GB/detail.aspx?ProductCode=Tp1) gives you free entry to nearly 600 of Britain’s finest historic houses, gardens and monuments. For more great offers, go to VisitBritain Direct (www.visitbritaindirect.com).
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