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.
