Not just 'Geordie Land' (Newcastle upon Tyne)

Member Name: joerobo

Product:	Newcastle upon Tyne
Date:	10/05/09 (43 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: A great place full of diversity

Disadvantages: None

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 music venue with two halls both of which host fantastic classical and jazz music mainly. The Baltic on the other hand is a very old flour mill turned art gallery. With free entry and some stunning hanging exhibit space it is well worth a visit.

Finally though not a great sight, even the bridge (bottom right of the photo) is famous in some circles as it is one of only a few swing bridges which can turn 360 degrees.

Summary: Visit here before you die