Newcastle is located in the north east of England a short journey south of the border with Scotland. Newcastle is a wonderful place to visit for its outstanding night life and party atmosphere. However for visitors looking for something more than just going to the pubs, clubs and shopping there are many nearby attractions you can visit.
Tanfield Railway is the oldest existing railway in the World, which was earlier constructed to serve the coal industry. The oldest part of the railway system dates from as far back as 1647. At the railway there are regular special events throughout the year, which are perfect for a family day out.
The Angel of the North is one of the most iconic landmarks in England and is visable from the A1 road. The statue measures 20 metres high and is seen by 90,000 drivers using the nearby roads each day.
Beamish open air museum is set in over three hundred acres of beautiful land. Beamish is a living museum and depicts the life in the turn of the 20th century in the north eastern part of England. There is a replica of a true street scene from 1913 complete with shops and dentist. Beamish is an ideal location for a day trip from Newcastle by car.
Life Science Centre is a great day out for all the family where everyone can discover about science in an intriguing and enjoyable way. Discover about the story of the planet and all about DNA. This attraction is situated in Newcastle itself and is within proximate distance of most hotels. If the conditions are not so great then a visit to the Life Science Centre is a wonderful pick for a fun visit.
The shopping centre at Gateshead is one of the largest in the area and could keep most shoppers busy for a long time. There is also a movie theatre and bowling for the kids and dads whilst mum shops.
Newcastle is a wonderful location for a hotel break and going to Newcastle is simple as there are a number of cheap Newcastle flights within the UK and all over Europe. If you are planning on making the most of your stay then find some Bargain car hire so you can go to all the local places of interest.
