Newcastle upon Tyne

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Newcastle upon Tyne is a port city in the North East of England. It has a population of 250,000 but including the surrounding urban area its population is almost 1 million. It has among the best nightlife in all of Britain, and has a distinct Geordie vernacular.

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Newcastle is a lively and diverse city, known for its Halal dining, art, music and sports. Compact, attractive and friendly, it is one of England's core cities and is a centre of culture, architecture and business. Newcastle is a starting point for tours of the Northumberland coast and Hadrian's Wall. The city is also home to the Geordie culture, with a timeless legacy of folk music and dance and its own dialect.

History

Newcastle was founded around 2,000 years ago as a Roman fort called Pons Aelius along Hadrian's Wall, a ruin of which remains at Segedunum, a short walk from Wallsend Metro station. The city developed into an important port and was at the centre of the Industrial Revolution during the 18th and 19th centuries. As heavy industry declined, Newcastle's fortunes took a dip. The city has now re-invented itself as a cultural centre and Science City, and is possibly one of the trendiest places in the UK.

Tourist information

There is a tourist information kiosk near the check-in hall at Newcastle Airport.

Travel to Newcastle upon Tyne

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Buy a Flight ticket to and from Newcastle upon Tyne

  • Newcastle International Airport IATA Flight Code: NCL - 55.0375, -1.691667 kilometers 10 north-west of the city - Newcastle Airport Newcastle International Airport - - 308047 Flights are available to the interchange hubs of Heathrow- British Airways, Stansted-FlyBe, Amsterdam-KLM-Airline and EasyJet, Paris-Air France/CityJet, Dubai-Emirates and a lesser extent Brussels-Brussels Airlines/FlyBe and Copenhagen-SAS. There are domestic services operated by FlyBe, easyJet and Eastern, as well as low-cost carrier Flights to Ireland and many European cities such as Nice, Barcelona and Rome.

Travel options into the downtown include:

  • Most travellers find that the Tyne and Wear Metro is the best all-round option for getting to the downtown. The journey from the Airport station to the downtown (Haymarket, Monument or Central station) takes about 20-25 minutes and costs £3.40. There is a metro every 12-15 minutes. The first metro leaving the airport is at 05:37 (Monday - F), 05:42 (Sa) and 06:29 (Su). The last metro leaving the airport to the downtown is at 23:12 (daily). The first metro leaving Central station (downtown) to the airport is at 05:58 (Monday - F), 06:19 (Sa) and 06:43 (Su). The last metro leaving from Central station (downtown) to the airport is at 23:29 (daily). The interior of the metro is not wide. If you have big luggage, it may barely squeeze through the aisle on the metro. Your luggage is probably ok if it protrude slightly into the aisle on the first 6 stops heading into the city due to low ridership in this area, but once you get to South Gosforth station and beyond, you may find that your luggage is blocking the way of many passengers.
  • Bus services are operated by Stagecoach between the airport and the downtown, but the metro offers a much better service if running.
  • Taxis are readily available outside the airport and it costs about £15 to get to the downtown.
  • By car the distance to the downtown is kilometers 9.7 and takes up to half an hour to get in. There are several vehicle rental firms with offices in the airport terminal building, although you'll generally pay a premium over city rates. See "By car" for vehicle rental listings.

Muslim Friendly Rail Holidays in Newcastle upon Tyne

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  • Newcastle Central station - 54.9686, -1.6171 - Newcastle train station Newcastle Central (brendada) is served by three long-distance rail operators:

The local train network is operated by Northern Rail, with relatively frequent services to destinations such as Carlisle, Middlesbrough, Hexham and Morpeth.

Newcastle Central Station is also served by the Tyne and Wear Metro system, for frequent services into the Newcastle suburbs, and other destinations in Tyne and Wear.

In the UK, tickets can be purchased on the day at the station using cash or debit/credit card, but it is invariably cheaper to book in advance. Times and fares information is available from National Rail, +44 8457 484950, or the station booking office.

By car

Newcastle upon Tyne is well signposted from the north, south and west. The city lies at the joining of the A1 (the main East Coast route from London to Edinburgh) and the A69 (a major east-west route to Carlisle and the M6). The A1 bypasses the city to the west.

There are a number of 'park-and-ride' National Park and Ride Directory points around the city to avoid the hassle of parking in the downtown. From these points and the Metro or bus will take you into the city for between £1 and £3. Otherwise and there are over 10,000 spaces in the downtown, though for stays of more than a few hours this may prove expensive. Generally, parking in the downtown costs between £1 and £2 per hour, while parking about 10 minutes walk from the centre will set you back about £0.50 per hour.

  • Alamo Rent A Car - Newcastle Airport, WoolsingtonArrivals Hall ? +61 24 965-0162 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 7:30AM Monday - 11PM, Saturday 9AM 10PM, Sunday 9AM 1PM
  • Avis - 7 George Street, Newcastle, NE4 7JL ? +44 870 6086350 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 8AM Monday - 6PM, Saturday 8AM Monday - 1PM, closed Sunday Avis vehicle rentals are also available at the Newcastle airport
  • National - 90 Westmoreland Road, Newcastle, NE1 4DZ ? +44 191 219-9102 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 8AM Monday - 6PM, Saturday 8AM Monday - 1PM, closed Sunday National vehicle rental is also available at the Newcastle airport

Travel on a Bus in Newcastle upon Tyne

  • Newcastle Coach Station | Churchill St, NE1 4EE 54.9675, -1.6226 at the southern end of Street James' Boulevard, near the Centre for Life and is just a short walk from the centre of town. ? +44 371 781 8181 Opening Hours: Ticket office: Monday to Sat 08:30-17:00, Sunday 09:00-16:00, open 24 hrs for coach departures Newcastle coach station - - 5 bay coach station served by National Express]
  • Megabus - John Dobson Street outside the City Library. ? +44 900 1600900 (premium rate) - Discount coach operator - coaches must be booked in advance.

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North Shields, 7 miles east of the downtown, has a daily ferry service to Amsterdam in Holland. Special buses run from the Central Station to the ferry terminal and are charged at £3.50 (one way). Much cheaper are local stopping buses to the Royal Quays shopping outlet down the road or the Metro (15 min walk to Meadow Well station).

Taxis are available from outside the Ferry Terminal operated by BlueLine Taxis and EastCoast Taxis]. A taxi from the Terminal direct into Newcastle downtown is £11.50 for up to 4 passengers.

How to get around in Newcastle upon Tyne

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How to travel around Newcastle upon Tyne on a bicycle ?

Newcastle is a reasonably cycle-friendly city. There are a number of places to lock a bike up in the downtown and cycle lanes exist (though these are often shared with buses or taxis). A few Metro stations also provide secure storage for bicycles, but note that only fold-away bicycles are permitted on Metro trains. Unless you're touring the UK on pedal power and the best use for a bike is to explore the Quayside, Ouseburn and Jesmond Dene areas, travel to out-of-town attractions or head off to more distant places such as Whitley Bay and Seaton Sluice on the coast.

The Sustrans National Cycle Network Route 1 (East Coast) passes through Newcastle from the North to the South.

Bicycle hire:

  • Tyne Cycles - 19-20 Rudyerd St, North Shields, NE29 6RR ? +44 191 256-2266
  • HUB (also "The Cycle Hub") - Ouseburn, Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE61BU Directly on the left (Eastern) bank of the Ouseburn where it flows into the Tyne ? +44 191 276-7250 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9 to 5; Sat&Sun 10 to 5 half day: £15, full day: £25 A full-service place with a cafe, a shop, a workshop, and a hire with quite a lot of bikes. Definitely expensive, but very good and friendly service: You are really looked after well.
  • sportsrecycler - 307-312 South Shields Business Works, Henry Robson Way, South Shields, NE33 1RF roughly opposite Tynemouth ? +44 191 427-4615 Opening Hours: Monday Tuesday Friday & Saturday 10:30AM Monday - 3PM A not-for-profit, community-oriented place which is focused on recycling bikes, but also does bicycle hire. It has not been tested by me (the person who made the entry: I arrived in Newcastle on a Wednesday), but sounds friendly and interesting and, likely, more affordable. The website is rather minimalistic, so calling them might be the best option.

Travel on a Bus in Newcastle upon Tyne

Downtown

Quaylink services run every few minutes between the downtown and the Newcastle/Gateshead quayside. Single fares are 80p and the distinctive yellow livery makes the service easy to recognise.

Suburbs

There are 2 bus stations in the city, Haymarket with services to the north of the city and Northumberland. Eldon Plaza Bus Station mainly serves Gateshead, County Durham and Teeside. An extensive and efficient network of bus routes radiate out of Newcastle into the surrounding towns and suburbs. Though the services are operated by several different operators they are coordinated by Nexus, Tyne and Wear's transport authority. Maps and timetables can be found on the Nexus website, though it may be easier to use a personalised journey planner such as Traveline.

Bus operators include:

  • Arriva North East - 21 Bridge St, Blyth ? +44 167 036-3300
  • Classic Coaches - ? +44 1207 282288
  • Go North East - 117 Queen St, Gateshead ? +44 1207 282288
  • Northumbria Coaches - ? +44 1670 520577
  • Stagecoach Newcastle - Shields Road, Walkergate ? +44 871 200 22 33

The participating bus operators for the Plusbus ticket] are: Stagecoach, Go-North East and Arriva.

By foot

Newcastle downtown is relatively compact and is therefore easy to navigate on foot. Many areas are pedestrianised. Being on the banks of the River Tyne, some areas slope quite steeply. Buses and taxis are fairly affordable and plentiful should this pose a problem.

Newcastle and Gateshead walking directions can be planned online with walkit.com walking route planner.

By metro

The Tyne & Wear Metro is a fast, safe and reasonably affordable way of getting around the city and also to outlying suburbs and surrounding towns including Whitley Bay, Tynemouth, North and South Shields, Sunderland and Newcastle International Airport.

There are two lines: the Green Line runs from Newcastle Airport to South Hylton (in Sunderland) and the Yellow Line runs from Street James Park to South Shields via a lengthy loop via the coastal towns of North Shields, Whitley Bay and Tynemouth. Note that the east-west and north-south sections of the Yellow Line cross at Monument Station, so if, for example, you are travelling from Street James Park to South Shields, it is much quicker to transfer to the southbound Yellow Line at Monument rather than riding along the entire route. The Green Line shares tracks with the Yellow Line for the majority of the section through central Newcastle and Gateshead.

Services run roughly every 6–10 minutes between 6AM and 11PM. Single tickets range from £1.80 to £3.40 depending on the distance travelled, return fares and day passes are also available. The DaySaver allows for unlimited travel on one day and costs £2.70 (one zone), £3.70 (two zones) and £4.60 (all zones). Some ticket machines only accept coins (10p, 20p, 50p, £1 and £2) although change is given; most stations have been fitted with new ticket machines that accept notes and credit/debit cards. Although there are no ticket barriers at many stations and hopping (riding without paying) is widespread, it is advisable to keep your ticket handy as trains and stations are patrolled by ticket inspectors. Major stations have automatic ticket gates, but these may be left open at quiet times.

Smoking is banned on the entire system, including open-air stations. However, this rule is often overlooked and it's not uncommon to see people smoking on the trains, particularly late at night, despite the CCTV surveillance cameras.

The Plusbus ticket is not valid on the Metro.

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Regional rail services are regular and offer quicker access to nearby towns such as Durham (England) | Durham, Sunderland, Hexham and Corbridge. Details are available from National Rail Enquiries or Northern Rail.

What to see in Newcastle upon Tyne

North East England has established a reputation as one of the most beautiful regions in Britain. And Newcastle is becoming more and more of a popular tourist destination thanks to regeneration within the city and also its close proximity to areas of outstanding natural beauty such as the Northumberland coastline and the Pennine hills.

Central Arcade, Newcastle upon Tyne - The Central Arcade.

  • The River Tyne is a short walk from the station, and has a pedestrian quayside path on the north side reminiscent of the Queen's Walk in London. There are also city walks along the river, running from May to November. Information can be found at the Newcastle upon Tyne Tourism Board Centre, near the Monument Metro station.
  • The Jesmond Dene is an artificial park around the Ouseburn river, somewhat east of the downtown. It was laid out by captain of industry and inventor Lord Armstrong in the 19th century and later donated to the people of Newcastle. Although funding for its maintenance does not seem to be available in abundance, it truly deserves its designation as an area of outstanding natural beauty. Probably the best place to go if you want to escape from the city and relax, weather permitting.
  • Tyne Bridge 54.96791, -1.60604 Tyne Bridge Tyne Bridge A good example of a compression arch suspended-deck bridge famous the world over.
  • Gateshead Millennium Bridge - 54.96977, -1.59914

Gateshead millennium bridge open Gateshead Millennium Bridge Acclaimed worldwide for its physical and aesthetic beauty. Tilting times are announced regularly at the Gateshead Council web site.

  • Newcastle Castle - The Black Gate, Castle Garth 54.96876, -1.61056 ? +44 191 230-6300 Opening Hours: Daily 10AM Monday - 5PM (last admission 4:15PM) Adults £6.50, concessions (students/seniors/unwaged) £5.50, children (5+ years) £3.90 Newcastle schloss - The Castle, Newcastle - Remains of the Castle Keep and the surrounding castle garth and the "new castle" of the city's name. Parts of it were built by Henry II between 1168-1178. The original castle was built by the brother of William the Conqueror in 1067. Some of the outer walls were removed to allow the railway through in the 19th century.
  • Central Arcade - Grainger Street 54.97322, -1.61310 Central Arcade, Newcastle upon Tyne (06) Central Arcade A beautifully preserved Victorian shopping arcade, which houses the Newcastle upon Tyne Tourism Board Bureau and Windows of the Arcade, one of Newcastle's oldest music shops.
  • Grainger Town 54.97260, -1.61399

Grey Street Newcastle upon Tyne lightened Grainger Town The beautiful and historic heart of the city. Based around classical streets built by Richard Grainger between 1835 and 1842, some of Newcastle upon Tyne's finest buildings and streets lie within the Grainger Town area of the City centre including Grainger Market, Theatre Royal, Grey Street, Grainger Street and Clayton Street. Grey Street was voted as England's finest street in 2005 in a survey of Al Jazeera Radio 4 listeners.

  • Grey's Monument - 54.97394, -1.61308At the Monument Metro station Grey's Momument and Momument station - Newcastle upon Tyne - England - 130804 - Grey's Monument At the heart of Grainger Town is a Grade I listed monument to Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey built in 1838. The wide base of the monument is a popular spot for people-watching, and often acts as a venue for buskers (most notably Apu with their Andean music), religious speakers and political activists/protesters. These days, unfortunately, people tend to crowd around the monument so much it is nigh imfeasible to view the plaques.
  • Street Nicholas Gothic Church - 54.97005, -1.61163 Corner of Mosley Street and Street Nicholas Street ? +44 191 232-1939 Opening Hours: Sunday - Friday 7:30AM Monday - 6PM; Saturday & Bank Holidays 8AM Monday - 4PM Free (suggested donation £5 for adults) Newcastle upon Tyne, England Newcastle Gothic Church - Worth visiting during opening hours. The seat of the Bishop of Newcastle.

St Nicholas Gothic Church, Newcastle - Chancel - - 974209 - St. Nicholas Gothic Church Chancel

  • Chinatown 54.97256, -1.62002

Newcastle tor in chinatown Chinatown, Newcastle Walk around Newcastle's Chinatown centred on Stowell Street in the downtown, it contains many Chinese, Korean and Japanese restaurants and retail outlets, and has its own Chinese arch.

Galleries & Museums

  • University Gallery and Baring Wing - Northumbria University, Sandyford Road, Newcastle, NE1 8ST 54.97832, -1.60868 ? +44 191 227-4424 Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 10AM Monday - 5PM; Friday Saturday 10AM Monday - 4PM; Sunday Bank Holidays and during exhibition changes closed Admission is free - The gallery was established in 1977 as a teaching gallery and Northumbria University’s link between town and gown and the University Gallery’s policy is to present exhibitions by artists of national and international distinction, as well as less established but promising artists.
  • Great North Museum: Hancock - Barras Bridge, NE2 4PT 54.98036, -1.61308 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 10AM Monday - 5PM, Saturday 10AM Monday - 4PM, Sunday 11AM Monday - 4PM Free The Hancock Museum Newcastle September 2009 Great North Museum Contains fossils, mummies, stuffed animals and information about the history of the local area. Close to Newcastle University campus, near Haymarket metro station. Free, and a must.
  • BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art - Gateshead Quays, South Shore Road, Gateshead 54.96910, -1.59832 Right at the Gateshead Millenium Bridge, south side of the river ? +44 191 478-1810 Opening Hours: Daily 10AM Monday - 6PM (except Tuesday 10:30AM Monday - 6PM); last admission 15 minutes before closing time Admission is free Newcastle baltic frontseite Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art Constantly changing modern art exhibits are the hallmark of this gallery, on the banks of the River Tyne in one of Newcastle's landmark industrial buildings.
  • Seven Stories - National Centre for Children's Books - 30 Lime Street, Ouseburn Valley, NE1 2PQ 54.97452, -1.59206About 10 min walk east of Manor Metro ? +44 845 271 0777 ext 715 Opening Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10AM Monday - 5PM; Sunday & Bank Holidays 10AM Monday - 4PM. £7.70 Seven Stories Centre for Children's Books, Lime Street - - 1777745 - Seven Stories is the first gallery and archive in the UK wholly dedicated to the art of children's books. Step inside and discover how books spark creativity and imagination with exhibitions and special events for all ages.
  • The Biscuit Factory - Stoddart Street 54.97618, -1.59811 ? +44 191 261-1103 Opening Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10AM Monday - 8PM; Monday and Sunday 11AM Monday - 5PM Admission is free - The Biscuit Factory Britain's biggest original art store is 35,000 square feet with two floors of exhibition space and artist's studios. The commercial gallery sells paintings, drawings, prints, sculpture, photography, ceramics, jewelry and glass by contemporary artists hailing from all over the world.
  • The Hatton Gallery | The Quadrangle, Newcastle University 54.97946, -1.61504 ? +44 191 222-6059 Opening from Monday to Saturday 10AM Monday - 5PM Admission is free Hatton Gallery Fineartbuildingnewcastle - An art gallery on the campus of Newcastle University that was founded in 1925. The gallery was redeveloped in 2017.
  • Centre For Life - Times Plaza 54.96796, -1.62157 ? +44 191 243-8210 Opening from Monday to Saturday 10AM Monday - 6PM, Sunday 11AM Monday - 6PM Admission prices depend on your age, whether you are a UK tax payer and if you want to make a charitable donation Centre for Life, Newcastle Centre for Life This 'science city' in the centre of Newcastle has interactive exhibits that kids of all ages will likely enjoy. The facility houses a state of the art research facility and the Life Science Centre, where its scientists are the first people in Europe - and only the second in the world - to get a licence for stem cell research on human embryos. There is also an interactive museum that looks at DNA and the human body and the origins of life, as well as a visitors centre.
  • Discovery Museum - Blandford Plaza, NE1 4JA 54.96903, -1.62503 Near Newcastle Central Station Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 10AM Monday - 4PM, Saturday Sunday 11AM Monday - 4PM Free Discovery Museum Discovery Museum Science and engineering museum including Turbinia designed by Sir Charles Parsons in 1894 and the world's first ship powered by steam turbines and at the time the fastest ship in the world, reaching speeds of up to 34.5 knots.
  • Laing Art Gallery | New Bridge St, NE1 8AG 54.97503, -1.60944 ? +44 191 278 1611 Opening Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10AM Monday - 5PM, Sunday 2PM Monday - 5PM Free, charges for special exhibitions. Laing Art Gallery - - 197752 Laing Art Gallery - Traditional art gallery opened in 1901, with a notable collection of British paintings. Don't be put off by the nearby motorway.
  • Side Gallery - 5 & 9 Side, NE1 3JE 54.96907, -1.60832 Opening Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 11AM Monday - 5PM free - Documentary photography gallery. Reopened in 2016 following refurbishment.

Further afield

  • Segedunum Roman Fort, Baths & Museum - Buddle Street, Wallsend 54.98837, -1.53091 ? +44 191 278-4217 Opening Hours: April - May: daily 10AM Monday - 4:30PM; June-Aug: daily 10AM Monday - 5PM; September - Nov 1: daily 10AM Monday - 4PM; Nov 2-Mar: Monday to Friday 10AM Monday - 2:30PM Adults £5.95, concessions (60+ and students) £3.95 Segedunum Roman Fort and Baths - - 37360 - Segedunum - The remains of the Roman fort at Segedunum, a short walk away from the Wallsend Metro stations. In fact many of the signs at the metro station have been translated into Latin, including the aptly named Vomitorium.
  • Tynemouth Castle and Priory | Pier Road, Tynemouth, NE30 4BZ 55.01768, -1.41902 Metro stop: Tynemouth; alternatively take Arriva service 306 which takes about 45 min from Haymarket Bus Station ? +44 191 257-1090 Opening Hours: Daily 10AM Monday - 5PM adults £4.90, children £2.90, concessions £4.40 Tynemouth Castle and Priory - Tynemouth Castle and Priory The Tynemouth Castle and Priory is a fortress and religious site that is perched on a rocky headland overlooking Tynemouth Pier. The moated castle-towers, gatehouse and keep are combined with the ruins of the Benedictine priory where early kings of Northumbria were buried.
  • The Angel of the North attractions/Angel/Home.aspx Gateshead 54.9141, -1.5894 Right in between the A1 and A167 (Durham Road); take Go North East bus services 21 or 22 from Eldon Plaza Bus Station Angel of the North 2-10-14 Angel of the North - A modern sculpture designed by Antony Gormley, is just a short trip from Newcastle downtown in Gateshead. It can be seen from quite a far distance (including some parts of Newcastle) whilst travelling to it, which makes it even more enjoyable to some. It is 20 metres tall.
  • Stephenson Railway Museum - Middle Engine Lane, North Shields 55.0166, -1.4972 ? +44 191 200-7146 Opening Hours: 11AM Monday - 4PM weekends and school holidays Admission is free Kitson & Co A.No.5 - North Tyneside Steam Railway A museum where visitors can re-live the glorious days of the steam railway.
  • There are remains of Hadrian's Wall, a stone and turf fortification built by the Roman Empire across the width of England, in the west of the city and further out in Northumberland.

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  • River Cruises - River Escapes - 54.97078, -1.59751 Opening Hours: March - October: Su; June - September: Tuesday Thursday Saturday 1 hour cruise £6 - 3 hour cruise £12 - Cruise from central Newcastle upriver to the nationside or downriver to the sea, or on a shorter Saturday cruise under the Tyne bridges.

Theatre

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  • Theatre Royal - 100 Grey Street 54.9728, -1.61194 ? +44 191 244-2500 Theatre Royal, Newcastle Theatre Royal, Newcastle upon Tyne - The theatre is an easy walk from the downtown or the train station (it is closest to the Monument station on the Metro). Opening in 1837 and the Theatre Royal presents more than 380 performances a year. It is the third home (after London and Stratford-upon-Avon) of the Royal Shakespeare Company, which usually does several shows there in the autumn.
  • Tyne Theatre - 117 Westgate Road 54.97054, -1.62115 ? +44 191 243 1171 Tyne Theatre and Opera House - This Grade 1 listed building is both beautiful and functional, with a capacity of up to 1,100. It has played host to an assortment of events from opera to theatre shows, from comedy to pantomimes, concerts to conferences. The theatre opened in 1867.
  • Live Theatre - Broad Chare, Quayside 54.969845, -1.604815 ? +44 191 232-1232 Live Theatre Company Live Theatre Newcastle - 2010 This theatre focuses on producing new works by writers from and/or living in the North East of England. Live Theatre has its roots in the identity of the North East of England but creates and presents work that is both challenging, popular and of relevance to all.
  • Northern Stage | Barras Bridge 54.97921, -1.61418 ? +44 191 230-5151 Northern Stage, Newcastle upon Tyne Northern Stage, Newcastle University, 5 September 2013 (1) - Formally the Gulbenkian Studio Theatre. On Newcastle University's campus, it features a range of independent performances.
  • People's Theatre | Stephenson Road, Heaton 54.9904, -1.5848 ? +44 191 275-9875 People's Theatre, Newcastle upon Tyne Peoples Theatre, Heaton, Newcastle - The premier amateur theatre company in the North of England and one of the largest and oldest established in the nation. (In other words, really good for an amateur company.) The theatre stages up to 12 productions a year in its newly refurbished main auditorium that holds 500 seats.

Music venues

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  • Sage Music Centre - Street Mary's Plaza, Gateshead Quays, Gateshead 54.9679, -1.6021 ? +44 191 443-4666 Tyneview - Sage Gateshead Attend a concert at this contemporary venue in Gateshead, opened in 2004. It is a short walk to the other side of the Tyne. If you can't go to a concert, just go in as the building is certainly worth seeing and there are frequently informal events in its atrium, and there is an excellent cafe. The building was designed by Norman Foster.
  • Metro Radio Arena - Arena Way 54.9637, -1.6238 ? +44 844 493 4567 Metroradio Arena, Newcastle Metro Radio Arena This is the largest music venue in Newcastle actering for 12,000 during concerts, situated in the south of the downtown near the Centre for Life.
  • O2 Academy Newcastle - @mynewcastle.co.uk Westgate Road ? 0905 020 3999 (premium rate) Carling Academy, Newcastle upon Tyne - O2 Academy Newcastle A large venue featuring big-name musical acts from the UK and around the globe.
  • Newcastle City Hall | Northumberland Road 54.97740, -1.61046 ? +44 191 277-8030 Newcastle City Hall Newcastle City Hall - - A venue right in the heart of the city hosting concerts, comedy acts and musicals.
  • Northumbria and Newcastle University have large venues in their unions' for mainstream and indie acts alike and attract some of the biggest names from across the UK and abroad.
  • For smaller, indie gigs check out Head of Steam, The Cluny and Tyne Bar

Festivals

  • The Hoppings - Town Moor Opening Hours: every June The Hoppings - the largest travelling fair in Europe, taking place most years in late June, but check before travelling.
  • The annual MELA held every August bank holiday weekend is a celebration of Indian, (Pakistani) and Bangladeshi cuisine, music and art.
  • The city hosts popular Chinese New Year celebrations every year.
  • At Christmas the downtown has decorations and the large department store Fenwick hosts a famous window display and there is a Continental Christmas Market.
  • The city hosts a summer pride event called Northern Pride.

Sport

Watch football (ie soccer): Newcastle United play at Street James Park, half a mile north of the train station. They play in the Premier League and the top tier of English football.

  • Watch Rugby Union (15-a-side) at Newcastle Falcons]. They play in the Premiership and the top tier of English rugby union. Their home ground is Kingston Park in the north of the city.
  • Watch Rugby League (13-a-side) at Newcastle Thunder, who also play at Kingston Park. They're in League One and the third tier of UK rugby league.
  • Watch basketball at Newcastle Eagles who play at Northumbria University's "Sport Central".
  • Go to the races at Newcastle Racecourse in the north of the city at High Gosforth Park NE3 5HP. It's an artificial Tapeta surface, with flat-racing held year-round and jumps races October - March. It's a mile north of South Gosforth metro station.
  • Watch motorcycle speedway at Newcastle Diamonds.] Their home track is Brough Park Stadium in Byker in the city's east end.
  • Go to the dog track, also at Brough Park - the dogs chase round the outer track and the bikes race within.
  • Watch athletics at / Gateshead International Stadium, just across the river from Newcastle. The multi-use stadium hosts many international league rugby matches. Many of the world's top athletes compete at Gateshead, which hosts the British Grand Prix. In 2006, Asafa Powell equalled the then world record of 9.77 seconds here.
  • Watch cricket at Riverside Stadium in Chester-le-Street, 10 miles south. This is home to Durham County Cricket Club, one of the 18 "First Class Counties" and the top tier of English cricket. County matches normally last 3-4 days. The stadium also hosts international or "Test Matches", lasting up to five days. The stadium is 200 yards from the train station, frequent trains take ten minutes from Newcastle.

Cinema

  • Empire Cinema - The Gate, Newgate Street ? +44 871 471 4714 Shows all the latest blockbusters.
  • Tyneside Cinema - 10 Pilgrim Street ? +44 845 217 9909 A beautifully detailed theatre showing independent films.
  • Side Cinema - 1-3 Side ? +44 191 232-2208 A small, artsy, 50-seat cinema showing independent films.
  • The Star and Shadow - Stepney Bank ? +44 191 261-0066 In the battlefield area of Newcastle, this cinema is run entirely by volunteer members. The aim is to show a truly independent film program as cheaply as feasible, as well as providing a venue for artists and musicians of all varieties.
  • Odeon Cinemas - 38 Russell Way ? +44 871 224 4007 In the Metrocentre in Gateshead, this cinema is IMAX enabled and shows all the latest popular films and rivals the Empire Cinema in Newcastle.

Hadrian's Wall

  • Daytrip to Hadrian's Wall: Take bus AD122 from Central Station at 9:30AM to Chester Roman Fort (£4.50). Visit the roman fort and museum (Entrance fee adults £5.00/concession £4.50) and then hike on the Hadrian's Wall Trail to Housesteads. Visit the Housesteads Roman Fort and museum (Entrance fee adults £5.00/concession £4.50). Walk to the road (entrance to parking lot) and flag down the bus AD122, which passes here at 17:34 back to Newcastle (£5.50, attention, this is the only one direct to Newcastle).

Study in Newcastle upon Tyne

There are two universities and a college in Newcastle:

  • Newcastle University - 54.978, -1.615 ? +44 191 222-6000 Newcastle University Ncle Union 2012 - One of the most important and respected universities in the UK and Europe, near the downtown. An easy walk from the Haymarket metro station and their small Museum of Antiquities is open to the public.
  • Northumbria University - 54.9764, -1.608 ? +44 191 232-6002 Northumbria University Northumbria University (geograph 2248224) The Poly; with more of a focus on vocational courses such as fashion, design and IT, also near the downtown. It also incorporates Newcastle Business School. The Northumbria University Student Union is a popular venue for visiting bands.
  • Newcastle College - 54.9672, -1.62861 ? +44 191 200-4000 Newcastle College - A large campus on Rye Hill in the Elswick area west of the downtown. It features purpose built facilities for engineering, sport, performing arts, food and leisure, science as well as various A level courses.

How to work legally in Newcastle upon Tyne

As with the rest of the UK, most nationalities require one. There are a lot of call centres in and around Newcastle which provide an easy supply of short term work.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle is the top shopping destination in the North East with a multitude of shops ranging from high-street department stores to designer boutiques.

  • Northumberland Street 54.9758, -1.61278 - Northumberland Street Northumberland Street, Newcastle - Newcastle's main shopping street (pedestrian zone) is known as the "Oxford Street of the North." Shops include Next, HMV, and/marks-spencer/ Marks and Spencer and the flagship Fenwick department store and the most successful independent department store outside London. Outside of the capital and the area is the most expensive place to own a shop.
  • Old George Yard - ? +44 191 281-0609 Features design stores and vintage clothing shops.
  • Ophelia Boutique - 3a Clayton Road, Jesmond ? +44 191 281-0609 A boutique that offers fine cashmere clothing and luxury lingerie.
  • Grainger Market - 54.9728, -1.61491 Opening Hours: Monday West 9AM Monday - 17:00; Tuesday Thursday - Saturday 9AM Monday - 17:30; Sunday closed Grainger Market - - 1769408 A restored indoor market dating from 1835. It is a lively working market that includes the Victorian Marks & Spencer.
  • Eldon Plaza - Eldon Plaza Northumberland Street - Eldon Plaza Shopping Centre Shopping centre is in the centre of Newcastle, boasting a wide array of shops and is undergoing major expansion. Home to John Lewis and a flagship Debenhams department store.
  • Metro Centre - Metro Centre Green Quadrant MetroCentre (shopping centre) The is a 15-minutes bus or train ride from the downtown to Gateshead. Constructed in the 1980s and expanded in the early 1990s and again in 2005, this is Europe's largest shopping centre and leisure complex. Flagship stores include and/marks-spencer/ Marks and Spencer, Debenhams and House of Fraser. Parking here is plentiful and free, but traffic can be heavy, so make use of the frequent public transport links. Note that - despite its name - the Metro Centre is not served by the Tyne and Wear Metro, only by national rail.
  • Royal Quays - Royal Quays Welcome - Royal Quays An outdoor complex consisting of outlet stores in nearby North Shields with a range of shops. It is accessible by walking from the Meadow Well Metro station, but has good bus services and is next to the Ferry Terminal.
  • Farmer's Market - At Grey's Monument - First Friday every month 9:30AM Monday - 14:30 - An outdoor food market with local products that are raised, grown or produced within 50 miles of the location of the market.
  • There are five department stores: Fenwick (one of the largest department stores outside of London), John Lewis] (still popularly referred to as Bainbridge's), Debenhams, Marks & Spencer and TJ Hughes.

Halal Restaurants in Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle is home to a few Halal restaurants and halal supermarkets.

  • Dixy Chicken Waterloo Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne. NE1 4EG.
  • Al Basha’s Restaurant 7-9 Bigg Market, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland NE1 1UN
  • Amin’s Takeaway Bigg Market, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland NE1 1UN
  • Madina Food Store 35 Nuns Moor Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE4 9AU
  • Al Sultan’s Restaurant 32 West Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE4 9HB
  • Istanbul Cafe 19A Ridley Place, Haymarket, Newcastle NE1 8JN
  • Islamic Essentials 25 Nunsmoor Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE4 9AU
  • Akbar’s 1 Westmorland Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4DP
  • Chicken Cottage 43A Gallowgate, Downtown, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4SG
  • Newcastle Halal Food Store 28 West Road, Newcastle upon Tyne. NE4 9HB

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Newcastle upon Tyne

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Halal-Friendly Accommodations inNewcastle upon Tyne: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Newcastle upon Tyne.

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Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Newcastle upon Tyne, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Newcastle upon Tyne, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

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Telecommunications in Newcastle upon Tyne

Telephone

Newcastle's local telephone code is 0191 and the telephone code for the UK is +44.

Internet Cafe's in Newcastle upon Tyne

If you are not a smartphone or tablet owner, internet access is not easy to come by. At the central library and they will create a guest account for you so you can go online, Another possibility would be Castle Computer Repairs in Benwell (133 Adelaide Terrace, Benwell, Newcastle, NE4 9JP), who offer internet access at about £2 an hour. (They do not advertise this service.)

Stay Safe

Newcastle is generally quite a safe city to stay in. As with all other cities around the world, one needs only to use one's common sense and to keep a low profile. Beware of the usual nuisance of petty theft in crowded places. The whole city can get rowdy on Fridays and Saturdays but is still very safe. Take care after a big football match; though there has been no significant violence for some years, emotions tend to run high amongst supporters. It is a good idea not to wear the colours of Sunderland football club when in central Newcastle, and vice-versa so as not to attract any unwanted attention. Also, confusing a Geordie and a Mackem (a Sunderlander) could potentially lead to some abuse and is easily done.

Still and the crime in this city is generally lower than other cities the same size in Britain, but some inner-city areas in the west and east ends are best avoided at night, but those areas are far from any tourist attractions.

Cope

Newcastle folk are generally very friendly and safe. In fact, Newcastle is renowned throughout Great Britain for its 'family-like atmosphere' and can totally shatter the classic stereotype of 'reserved English' . A peculiarity among Geordies is that they can be found to wear t-shirts and mini-skirts in the middle of freezing winter, so just go with the flow - Muslims are spotted by how much clothing they wear but will probably be most welcomed with a big smile or a kiss.

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Travel Next

Newcastle is in the heart of the North East region, renowned for its natural beauty and historical monuments. Popular tourist destination outside the city include:

  • Durham - The Tyne Bridge - Gothic Church in Durham
  • Alnmouth and Alnwick — The historic town of Alnwick is about a one hour drive north of Newcastle. Alnwick Castle, used in numerous films, notably the Harry Potter films and Robin Hood with Kevin Costner, is worth a visit. The castle is also home to the Alnwick Gardens. Bus services to Alnwick depart from Haymarket and are operated by Arriva. The train can also be used from Newcastle central station, but only as far as Alnmouth station, where a connecting shuttle bus is provided to Alnwick town centre. The shuttle departs shortly after a train arrives, but if you've time to spare, you could take a look at the picturesque village of Alnmouth, which is home to several traditional British pubs and small arts and gift shops.
  • Durham (England) | Durham — The cathedral city of Durham is a roughly 15 minutes train ride from Newcastle Central Station. Durham Castle and Durham Gothic Church are the main attractions, and together are one of the UK's World Heritage Sites. Durham University, on whose grounds the Castle sits, is also worth a visit.
  • Beamish Open Air Museum — About 25 minutes by car, or 50 minutes by bus, is the Beamish museum. Beamish tries to show what life was like in a typical northern town in the early 20th century — much of the restoration and interpretation is specific to 1913. Aside from the main town however there is also the manor house and the railway which are based on 1825. Tram and bus services operate around the museum, and there are a number of interactive displays and tours such as a dentist surgery and coal mine.
  • Rothbury and Cragside — The attractive village of Rothbury and the historic house and grounds at Cragside] are also worth a visit. Cragside was the first house in the world to be powered completely by electricity. A special bus service operates from Newcastle downtown during the summer, details are normally posted on the Northumberland County Council website . Otherwise, either can be visited in about 40 minutes from Newcastle by car.
  • Hadrian's Wall — There are many sites along Hadrian's Wall which are easily accessible from Newcastle. A special bus (number AD122) runs from Newcastle along the length of the Wall's path. The bus service runs year-round, with a tour guide on Sundays and Public Holidays during summer months. A reduced service operates during the winter, check with the operator, Nexus, before travelling.
  • Hexham and Corbridge — The historic town of Hexham is about 30 minutes by vehicle or train, and 40 minutes by bus. The smaller village of Corbridge is slightly closer, but can be used an intermediate stop on the way to Hadrian's Wall sites such as Vindolanda and Housteads. Both Hexham and Corbridge sit on a section of the River Tyne.
  • Kielder Water — Sitting within the Northumberland National Park, about 1 hour 45 minutes drive from Newcastle is Kielder reservoir and forest. A number of activities are feasible here such as abseiling, canoeing, hiking and mountain biking. A special bus service operates from Newcastle downtown during the summer, details are normally posted on the Northumberland County Council website .
  • Northumberland Coast — There are several beautiful villages and coastlines along the Northumberland coast which are well worth a visit. Warkworth (England) | Warkworth and Bamburgh are particular interesting for their castles and tea rooms. Both are easily accessible by car, or by bus from Newcastle Haymarket. Druridge Bay country park offers one of the most outstanding beaches in the nation, and includes a lake, which is often used for watersports. The holy island of Lindisfarne is easily accessible from Bamburgh.
  • Tynemouth — East of Newcastle, set along the mouth of the river Tyne, Tynemouth is easily accessible by Metro, and boasts an impressive Priory, some nice shops, tea houses and beautiful beaches, as well as a variety of cafes and restaurants, ranging from traditional pubs to upmarket restaurants and trendy bars. Tynemouth long sands even has a cafe on the beach! Perfect for a warming hot Chocolates in the winter, or summer ice creams!
  • Wet-n-Wild Water Park — in nearby North Shields, near the International Ferry Terminal, is the UK's largest water park, Wet-n-Wild. The park is indoors so there's no need to worry about bad weather!

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