Last update:
21 October 2004

For whatever reasons you have planned to visit the North East of England a visit to Newcastle is a must. Whether you are interested in the history of this magnificent city or plan to party the night away, sample the local ale, or to shop till you drop. Newcastle has plenty to offer people of all ages.

There is a good range of arts venues from theaters to galleries, making Newcastle perfect for art night or day. Plus excellent street entertainers usually around the monument area offering a range of street performance art to Peruvian music of an excellent standard.

Newcastle is a city full of life, if you feel you have had enough of the hectic city then head into the surrounding area and you will not be disappointed. Follow the coastal route and discover the small towns of Blyth and Amble. Further up the coast and you will come across Seahouses, Bamburgh, Holy Island, and Berwick-upon-Tweed which is the last town in England on this route, after that you are in Scotland.

If you prefer the inland countryside then visit Northumberland National Park, Border Forest Park and Kielder water and Hadrian's wall.