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Description: Newcastle upon Tyne (usually shortened to Newcastle) is a city and metropolitan borough of Tyne and Wear, England, ... more
Newcastle upon Tyne ... situated on the north bank of the River Tyne. The city was founded in Roman times under the name Pons Aelius, and received its modern name in 1080. It was formerly the county town of Northumberland. The city itself is the 20th most populous in England but the much larger Tyneside conurbation, of which Newcastle forms part, is the 5th most populous conurbation in England. Newcastle is a member of the English Core Cities Group.

Newest Review: ... least one bar where there is a bit of an atmosphere. You know its edgy. Not here. The Scene was full of hen and stag parties but the locals embrace this rather than hate it making for a genuine good atmosphere. Honestly I have never known such friendly people. There is not a hint of arrogance or preteniousness. You know the sort of people who spank £150 notes on a night out and look like a ... more

 ... character from the apprentice. However they haven't got a pot to wee in. In Newcastle it is full of genuine people out for a laugh. I felt totally safe in the place. When was the last time you heared anything serious in the news about Newcastle? To g...more

peteacher9
Premium Review Newcastle upon Tyne: Only Ibiza comes close (513 words)
by - written on 09/06/09 (Very useful, 76 readings)
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Wow! I have just returned from a Stag Do in Newcastle at the weekend. We had an awesome time and it was in no small part to what this city has to offer. We stayed at a hotel in the Quayside. I would recommend this rather than the city centre. The centre is fine but Quayside is far more picturesque. We stayed literally yards for the Tyne Bridge which is in the picture. Pure class. There are loads of bars and we were fortunate enough to have a guided tour on the Friday. My Geordie mate from Uni came out with us and took us to some really good places. You know when you go out there maybe at least one bar where there is a bit of an atmosphere. You ...  Read the complete review

joerobo
Premium Review Not just 'Geordie Land' (202 words)
by - written on 10/05/09 (Useful, 40 readings)
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Newcastle is a city full of surprises. Despite its popular depiction of a rough area, supported by ship building, Newcastle has advanced a long way and is now home to a wealth of interest and culture. The city has a lot of character and if you visit for a while then the best way to understand Newcastle is perhaps to go to a football game at St James' Park which can provide an amazing experience. The two main places of cultural interest in Newcastle are actually strictly in Gateshead, not Newcastle. These are the Sage and the Baltic. The Sage is a very new building with different local nicknames ranging from the slug to the knuckles. It is a fantastic ...  Read the complete review

theoffical
Premium Review Newcastle upon Tyne: Newcastle (226 words)
by - written on 22/02/09 (Useful, 38 readings)
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Newcastle is a brilliant city and has one of the biggest city centres in the country. It is a very old city, and still features some of the old buildings from years ago, which is great to see. It is suprising to know, that Newcastle is a great tourist destination. There is so much to do in this city, such as shopping for one, sights seeing, like the tyen, millenium bridge, the sage, and of course going to see a concert at the Metro Radio Arena. You can get to this city very easily. Just outside of the city is Newcastle International Aiport, that mainly has tourists coming in from Europe. Also, there is a major train station by the rive side, with services ...  Read the complete review

xlindsayx
Premium Review Newcastle= Home (182 words)
by - written on 30/10/08 (Somewhat useful, 53 readings)
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Newcastle is the best city ever!! There is so much to see and do. Wether your looking for a night out, shopping or sight seeing this is the place for you as newcastle has everything! If your looking to go clubbing i would reconmmend the gate,here we have players and mood also inside the gate is a cinema and many bars and restaurants including pizza pizza chinese and frankie n bennies! and just down from here tiger tiger,sam jacks and sinners. If your the younger generation the bigg market is for you! And to end the night go to bambu,digital,attic or liquid envy. If your here for shopping northumberland street is great has many designer name shops as does eldon square. ...  Read the complete review

emz809
Premium Review Newcastle upon Tyne: Howay the geordies! (336 words)
by - written on 30/10/08 (Very useful, 26 readings)
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Newcastle has a lot to offer everyone whether you are visiting or you are a local. it has alot of sights to see and places to visit. Down on the quayside there is a lot of nightlife and is a nice walk along side the river tyne, there is also a market visits quite frequently. The river Tyne is home to alot of famous bridges, for example The Tyne bridge, The Swing bridge, The Millenium bridge, The High Level bridge, The Redheugh bridge and Scotswood bridge. Newcastle is also home to the great north run and you cant get moved in the town when it is on for spectators and competitors and many of the roads are blocked off for the run. Newcastle has its own football ...  Read the complete review

 

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