An excerpt from the book: Travels through History – North-East England The Newcastle Metro is a wonderful system that connects most of Newcastle to the airport and the coastal towns of Whitley Bay, Tynemouth, North Shields, and South Shields – collectively known as The Coast – plus Sunderland, Hebburn, and Jarrow. It’s also rather cheapContinue reading “Newcastle – Segudunum and The Metro.”
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Great Exhibition of the North: best days out in the north-east
With the summer-long arts festival kicking off next week, singers, artists and curators share their favourite places in Newcastle and the wider region
Toon and Tyne: Newcastle united … on a city walking tour
From the grandeur of Grey Street and Central station to the bridges over the Tyne, this walk takes in Newcastle’s fine Victorian architecture and industrial heritage
The alternative city guide to Newcastle
A stubborn desire to make things happen in this great northern city has led to vibrant arts, food and drink scenes. Whether dining, drinking or dancing, the experience will come with real Geordie camaraderie
Take the kids to … Seven Stories, Newcastle upon Tyne
Families can delve deep into the storytelling tradition at this centre for children’s books where words – and illustrations – are celebrated
Byker Wall: Newcastle’s noble failure of an estate – a history of cities in 50 buildings
Ralph Erskine’s Grade II-listed council estate, built to replace the old Byker neighbourhood, is an examplar of design and public participation – and proof that it is rarely in the interests of people to demolish their original homes
In praise of Newcastle, England
Newcastle has recently been voted England’s best city – here’s an opinion as to why this is.
The UK’s cheapest and most expensive city-break destinations
Compare the costs of a break in different UK cities, including the price of a hotel, dinner for two and a round of cocktails http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2014/aug/19/uk-cheapest-and-most-expensive-city-break