Your flight to Newcastle brings you to North-East England’s vibrant, pumping heart, founded by Hadrian in the 2nd century, and rich in early-Christian heritage during medieval times. Its Industrial Revolution heritage is now honoured by Anthony Gormley’s striking copper Angel of the North, greeting northbound travellers before Gateshead, Newcastle’s partner on the south of the Tyne.
Explore Newcastle’s origins at Segedunum, at Hadrian’s Wall’s eastern end, or the latest in visual art and music at BALTIC Contemporary Art and The Sage Gateshead. Newcastle throbs at night, with Newcastle Brown Ale to hand, and also great clubs and a thriving concert and theatre scene.
Away from the crowds, escape to the rugged Northumbrian coast north of Newcastle, for Bamburgh Castle and the Farne Islands; or south to Durham’s architectural grandeur. Heading west from Newcastle, experience the wild beauty of Northumberland National Park.
Locals in Newcastle (the famous Geordies) love shopping – the Gateshead Metro is one of the world’s retail wonders. Try local delicacies such as stotty cake (dough discs ideal with ham and cheese) or pease pudding, washed down Newcastle “Newky” Brown! |