Newcastle Travel Facts

By BootsnAll   |   August 6th, 2004   |   Comments (0)
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The Basics

City Name: Newcastle

Where is it located?: Newcastle is in the far northeast of England, near the coast.

Why do people go there?: Newcastle Brown Ale. Yum. This former industrial city now thrives on ” technical innovation, leisure and culture” – at least, that’s what its website boasts.

How do travelers get there?: Trains in the UK are expensive, but most head up this way from London, although you can fly or drive.

Currency: Pound

City Code: 1632

Population: 200,000

Languages: English

Travel Information

Neighborhoods: City Centre, Quayside,Ouseburn, Jesmond Jesmon

Attractions: The Blue Carpet, The Tyne Bridge, Grey’s Monument

Accommodations: Newcastle Hostels, Newcastle Hotels

Tourist Office: See Main Office in London: English Tourist Board, Thames Tower, Black’s Road, Hammersmith, London W6 9EL, Telephone: 0800 192 192 free call in England, Web site: http://www.travelengland.org.uk/

Off-the-beaten-path: Kittiwakes, Town Moor, Seaton Sluice, Beamish Open Air Museum

Health Issues: Noise pollution. It is reported that such pollution has a long term health effect in the residents of the city.

Tips for Visiting

When to go: July and August are the busiest months and are best avoided due to staggeringly high prices and numbers of tourists. Shoulder seasons are still enjoyable, although you should bring a rain coat any time of the year.

City Specific Events: Newcastle Gateshead Comedy Festival, Newcastle ScienceFest, Newcastle Beer Festival

How to get around?: You can use the Tyne and Wear Metro to explore News Castle or simply ride the bus.

Good to know: New Castle is one of the most populous cities in England.

Cheapest airport to fly into: The cheapest airport to fly into New Castle is the Newcastle International Airport.

Need more information?: Check out the New Castle travel guide for more on what to see, where to stay, and how to get there.

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