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Where Is Newcastle upon Tyne Located?
A university city that sits on the north bank of the River Tyne in northeast England, Newcastle upon Tyne lies in the county of Tyne and Wear, approximately 13 kilometers from the North Sea and 74 kilometers from the Scottish border. Newcastle upon Tyne is located 159 kilometers from Kingston upon Hull, 169 kilometers from Manchester, and 179 kilometers from Sheffield.
What Is Newcastle upon Tyne Known For?
A fiercely independent city, Newcastle is one of the most iconic cities in Britain. Set against a startlingly contradictory backdrop of Victorian elegance and industrial grit, Newcastle is famed for its fascinating heritage of old-school charm and urban sophistication, eponymous brown ale, and a fascinating blend of excellent art galleries, boutique hotels, and a magnificent concert hall. Bolstered by an energetic student population, Newcastle is known internationally for its thumping nightlife scene that provides entertaining scenes of raucous revelers night after night. Home to surf beaches, a historic core, and gentrified suburbs, Newcastle is a diverse city that provides something for everyone.
Places to Visit in Newcastle upon Tyne
- Sage Gateshead: Sage Gateshead is an iconic concert venue that occupies a scenic location by the River Tyne. Despite its slug-like appearance, Sage Gateshead is worth a visit even if you’re not actually there for the musicians performing in its stellar insides. If, however, you are here for the audible art, the program is made up of timeless classic, brass, jazz, blues, folk, and more.
- Biscuit Factory: Located in the epicenter of Newcastle's cultural quarter, the Biscuit Factory is the UK’s most significant independent contemporary art, craft, and design gallery equipped with a delicious tea-dunking history. These days, visitors can explore two floors of gallery space and purchase works by more than 200 artists in a myriad of mediums, from painting and sculpture to glassware and furniture.
Popular Destinations Near Newcastle upon Tyne
- Durham: 26 miles away from Newcastle, Durham is the Anglophile's dream come true. Home to England's most beautiful Romanesque cathedral and an immense castle, inhabited by upper-crust students attending England's third university of choice — after Oxford and Cambridge — during term time, Durham is the ideal locale for a quick day trip.
- York: Bursting with medieval charm and old-world beauty, York is the home of glorious culture and a fascinating wealth of history. As you walk around the cobbled streets and take in its antique architecture, you will feel that you're no longer walking in 21st century England. Removed from the industrial history of northern England, York feels like a world away with the blend of museums, cafes, restaurants, and pubs. Woven into every brick and beam, the magic of York continues to last.
Best Neighborhoods in Newcastle upon Tyne
- Ouseburn: Famed as the cradle of the industrial revolution, recent energetic, culture-led regeneration has transformed Ouseburn to become Newcastle’s thriving cultural quarter and one of the most vibrant creative communities in the North East. Thanks to its never-ending cycle of artistic renaissance, Ouseburn is home to an abundance of artist studios, music bars, and diverse galleries. Visitors can explore the Victoria Tunnel, a preserved 19th-century wagon way under the city from the Town Moor to the Tyne, which won small Visitor Attraction of the Year 2013 in the North East of England Tourism Awards.
Home-types in Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne has a variety of property types for you to consider when booking a trip. Here are the most popular property types in Newcastle upon Tyne:
Points of interests in Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne has several popular points of interest for you to check out when visiting the area. Here are the most popular points of interest in Newcastle upon Tyne:
- The Tower Cafe: 843 vacation rentals
- Exhibition Park: 843 vacation rentals
- Seven Stories: 843 vacation rentals
- Laing Art Gallery: 843 vacation rentals
- The Town Moor: 843 vacation rentals
- Historic England: 843 vacation rentals
- High Level Bridge: 843 vacation rentals
- The Cathedral Church of St. Nicholas: 843 vacation rentals
- Grey's Monument: 843 vacation rentals
- Gateshead Millennium Bridge: 359 vacation rentals
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Nearby destinations
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