Gateshead Millennium Bridge, Newcastle, UK
Newcastle Is An Ideal City Break Destination
Newcastle is a good place to visit and is an excellent base for exploring many other attractions. Flights to Newcastle offer visitors ready access from many airports all over Britain and Europe. You can also get there by car easily from many parts of the UK and there is also an excellent rail service offering London rail breaks deals from the capital to Newcastle. Rather than get Newcastle flights you may get one of the many cheap Edinburgh flights and Travel To Newcastle by train or hired car.
Newcastle is situated in the north east of England a short journey south of the border with Scotland. Newcastle is a great place to visit for its great nightlife and party atmosphere. However for tourists looking for something more than just the pubs, nightclubs and stores there are numerous nearby attractions you can see.
Tanfield Railway is the earliest example of an existing railroad in the World, which was earlier constructed to service the coal industry. The earliest part of the railway dates from as far back as 1647. At the railroad there are frequent special events throughout the year, which are perfect for a family day out.
The Angel of the North is one of the most iconic landmarks in England and can be seen from the A1 road. The statue is 20 meters high and is seen by thousands of drivers utilizing the nearby roads each day.
Beamish open air museum is set in over 300 acres of stunning countryside. Beamish is a living museum and depicts the life in the turn of the 20th century in the north eastern part of England. There is a replica of a typical local scene from 1913 complete with shops and dentist. Beamish is an excellent location for a visit from Newcastle by car.
Life Science Centre is a great day out for all the family where everyone can see about science in an intriguing and fun way. Learn about the history of the planet and everything about DNA. This attraction is situated in Newcastle itself and is within proximate distance of most hotels. If the weather is not so great then a visit to the Life Science Centre is a wonderful pick for a fun day out.
The shopping centre at Gateshead
The shopping centre at Gateshead is one of the biggest in the area and could keep most shoppers going for a long time. There is also a cinema and bowling for the children and dads whilst mum visits the stores.
Newcastle is a great destination for a hotel break and going to Newcastle is simple as there are a number of cheap Newcastle flights within the UK and throughout Europe. If you are planning on getting the most of your stay then get some bargain car hire so you can go to all the local places of interest.