Newcastle Upon Tyne – A Vibrant City

Situated in the North East of England in the Tyne and Wear region, Newcastle upon Tyne is now well known as being one of the most vibrant cities in the whole country. You would have difficulty finding so much culture on offer anywhere else outside of the capital.

No matter how old you are you will find that Newcastle has something it can offer to you. For those visitors that enjoy history you will find more listed and protected building within Newcastle’s boundaries than any other city in the UK, at least this is what the locals are fond of telling you. Even today you can stroll down 19th century streets that follow the course of the River Tyne, but it must be stated that the new developments are far more in number than the old.

Newcastle is different from a lot of cities in that it is still easy to find your way around by foot. Conveniently the main sights and attractions are within walking distance of each other. Even if you do happen to get lost, any local person would be willing to get you back on track – the only problem you will have is digesting the strong local accent.

Even a short walk along Newcastle’s streets is likely to bring you to outdoor entertainment such as concerts, street theatre, sculptures, or maybe even poetry readings. The wealth of art can also be explored in the many world class galleries and museums.

A typical image of Newcastle more often than not includes the world famous bridges. The latest addition is the majestic Gateshead Millennium Bridge. It has a unique design that uses a double parabola which can move to allow taller ships to pass underneath.

The city has a long history with sea trade. Even today you can see the results of this in the mixed culture and architecture that is present. There are very few cities which can offer such a diverse range of buildings. You can easily spot Roman, Medieval, Victorian, Georgian, and Jacobean constructions alongside new developments built by famous architects.

It is easy to travel to Newcastle. There are excellent road and rail links to the rest of England. For international travellers there is an airport within an hours reach. When it comes to having a break from the city you can easily spend any number of days exploring the beautiful coastline of this part of the UK.

For accommodation in Newcastle Upon Tyne check this list of Newcastle Upon Tyne hotels.

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