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Introduction

Newcastle upon Tyne, from the Millenium Bridge

Newcastle upon Tyne, from the Millenium Bridge

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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.

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Neighbourhoods

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Sights and Activities

  • The Baltic Centre
  • The Millenium Bridge
  • The Tyne Bridge
  • Town Moor common

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Events and Festivals

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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.

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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

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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

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Getting Around

By Car

By Public Transport

By Foot

By Bike

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Eat

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Drink

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Sleep

Budget

PropertyAddressTypePopularity
Albatross51 Grainger StreetHostel85
Britannia Hotel Newcastle AirportPonteland WoolsingtonHotel67
Euro Hostel Newcastle HallsGarth Heads Off Melbourne StreetHostel89
Grainger Hotel1-3 Graingerville North Westgate RoadHotel67
Roselodge HouseBenwell Lane BenwellGuesthouse64
The George Hotel88 Osborne Road, Jesmond, NE2 2APHotel23
YHA Newcastle upon Tyne107 Jesmond Road Tyne & Wear, NE2 1NJHostel82

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Work

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Keep Connected

Internet

Phone

See also: International Telephone Calls

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