Newcastle
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In this Article
- Introduction
- Neighbourhoods
- Sights and Activities
- Events and Festivals
- Weather
- Getting There
- Getting Around
- Eat
- Drink
- Sleep
- Work
- Learn
- Keep Connected
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Introduction
Tucked away in the cold northeastern corner of England, the North Sea port city of Newcastle might not be the first name on every traveller's itinerary. However, the many historic buildings and bridges together with the recently revamped quayside area make Newcastle an interesting and atmospheric place to visit.
Neighbourhoods
Events and Festivals
Weather
Likely to be cold, even by English standards, however not as wet as the west coast. Summers are from June to August, when temperatures are around 20 °C. Frost and snow during winter are not uncommon, but mostly it is well above zero with some showers. Most of the precipitation falls during the autumn and winter months.
Getting There
By Plane
Newcastle International Airport handles both flights within United Kingdom and to several international destinations in Europe, Africa and North America. The airport can easily be reached from the Newcastle Central Railway station by a direct service and journey takes around 30 minutes.
By Train
On the East Coast main line, direct train services link the city to London, York, Durham, Edinburgh and Aberdeen. A branch line runs across Northumberland as far as Carlisle. Train fares, availability of seats, timings and onward connections can be checked at the official National Rail Enquiries website
By Car
By Bus
Direct bus services are available to London and across England with National Express and Megabus.
By Boat
Direct ferries to the Netherlands and to Scandinavia, including IJmuiden near Amsterdam and several places in Norway, like Bergen.
Netherlands
DFDS Seaways between IJmuiden (Netherlands) and Newcastle.
Norway
Eat
Drink
Sleep
Budget
| Property | Address | Type | Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albatross | 51 Grainger Street | Hostel | 85 |
| Britannia Hotel Newcastle Airport | Ponteland Woolsington | Hotel | 67 |
| Euro Hostel Newcastle Halls | Garth Heads Off Melbourne Street | Hostel | 89 |
| Grainger Hotel | 1-3 Graingerville North Westgate Road | Hotel | 67 |
| Roselodge House | Benwell Lane Benwell | Guesthouse | 64 |
| The George Hotel | 88 Osborne Road, Jesmond, NE2 2AP | Hotel | 23 |
| YHA Newcastle upon Tyne | 107 Jesmond Road Tyne & Wear, NE2 1NJ | Hostel | 82 |
Mid-Range
Upscale
Work
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