... A new office complex behind the Central Station called 'Central Square' has begun the architectural revolution in the city.
Outside Central Square stands a new sculpture called the Vulcan made from bronze. The piece is remeniscent of the area's industrial days and man's relationship with ... Read review
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...new office complex behind the Central Station called 'Central Square' has begun the architectural revolution in the city.
Outside Central Square stands a new sculpture called the Vulcan made from bronze. The piece is remeniscent of the area's industrial days and man's relationship with industry. Inside Central Square are several works of modern art including an impressive work by David Bellamy (a scotsman) beside the entrance.
There ... ...structure will be built behind Central Square and a sculpture in between the two.
I cannot confess to being any knowledge on art but I know what I like and what impresses me, and I hope that this is the shape of things to come in Newcastle.
(If you want the names of the various artists you can pick up info inside Central Square.)
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When you think of Newcastle-upon-Tyne you don't always associate it as an up and coming cultural centre, but that's exactly what it is. As soon as the Gateshead Angel sprang up, Newcastle was struggling to keep up with it's forward thinking river rivals. Since then the influence of the visual arts within the city is evident, if not always approved of. Alongside the river at the quayside there are various sculptures by different artists, which add interest to the area and a stamp of history. A new office complex behind the Central Station called 'Central Square' has begun the architectural revolution in the city. Outside Central Square stands a new sculpture called the Vulcan made from bronze. The piece is remeniscent of the area's industrial days and man's relationship with industry. Inside Central Square are several works of modern art including an impressive work by David Bellamy (a scotsman) beside the entrance. There are various 'torso scuptures' within the building including works from Norway. The architecture of the building itself is very impressive giving an overall impression of space and light. Soon another new structure will be built behind Central Square and a sculpture in between the two. I cannot confess to being any knowledge on art but I know what I like and what impresses me, and I hope that this is the shape of things to come in Newcastle. (If you want the names of the various artists you can pick up info inside Central Square.)
Advantages: many shops and places to get food, heart of newcastle Disadvantages: are some better shops elsewhere in newcastle
Metro Station at the top of Northumberland Street, and there is an entrance to Monument Metro Station in the shopping centre itself. From either of these stations you can get to NewcastleCentral Train Station, newcastle airport, the coast, Gateshead and Sunderland, as well as many stops in between.
Eldon Square is currently open from 9am-6pm everyday, though this may change after the christmas period. ...
Advantages: Good public transport links; shopping and leisure; good visitor facilities Disadvantages: Crowds
reached via a short journey from Newcastle's Central Station (it costs about Ģ1.50 return and services run every half hour)
- Bus: local buses from Gateshead and Newcastle run into the MetroCentre bus station every few minutes from central pick up points, including the Eldon Square bus station in Newcastle (contact local providers for details)
- Coach: many local and national travel companies offer shopping breaks specifically to the
MetroCentre, and this is certainly provided for with 350 designated coach bays on standby
Having got to the MetroCentre, you are faced with an impressively large shopping mall, filled with several hundred shops, around 50 restaurants, a few bars, a food court, a UCI cinema and MetroLand (the centre's very own fairground and amusement arcade). The centre is split into two levels and four coloured zones ...
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I love to discover places that are free to visit and the Discovery museum in Newcastle is one of the best I have found.
How to get there.
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The discovery museum is situated in Blandford Square a 5-minute walk from Newcastlecentral station. There are also buses from many areas that stop outside the station. From the station the museum is well sign posted.
If you want to drive then the museum is just off the A 6082. From Redheugh bridge head towards St James Boulevard. Parking is limited outside the museum and costs 40p per hour. Alternatively there is parking at the Times Square car park a 5-minute walk away.
What's on offer?
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The building is very impressive. Once inside there is a welcoming reception desk with maps and information about the museum. The museum feels light and spacious ...
