Advantages: Lively, cosmopolitan city surrounded by stunning countryside and coast. Disadvantages: None really - something for everyone - but wrap up outdoors!
Newcastle upon Tyne and its surrounding area is a great place to take a short break. This thriving and increasingly cosmopolitan City has major attractions, many centred on the lively and bustling Quayside area which has seen major redevelopment and investment in recent years. Within a short stroll from each other , along the Tyne, you can visit the Baltic Art Gallery, the Sage music hall, and the Milennium Bridge (which lights up in different colours ... ...Tyne - timetable for movements of the bridge are available at the Information Centre on the Gateshead side of the river). The river itself has hosted the Tall Ships Race in recent years and has been honoured with visits from the QE2 and the Ark Royal. The Tyne Bridge is the crossing point for the Great North Run in September /October and this is saluted by a Red Arrow flyover. There are some terrific places to eat and drink including Unos, La Tasca ...
Advantages: New Modern Striking Disadvantages: none
...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 ... ...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: Different, some rides generally more intense than theme park equivalents. Disadvantages: Once a year, expensive, poor facilities, a lot of ride repetition, and slightly creepy...
...is out of date from the second it is written, as the Hoppings is a travelling fair, that graces Newcastle but once a year, so this review will be based on my experience, but I will try and offer some general pointers... Billed as the UK's biggest travelling fair, it quite possibly is just that, but just be aware that the UK lags somewhat behind compared to the US and Europe, when it comes to travelling fairs, where the rides are more like those you ... ...rides' (i.e. spinning things) are the order of the day. The fair is based on the town moor, just off exhibition park, and if you have never been to a travelling fair before, instead opting for the relaxed ambience of a theme park, you will well and truly have your eyes opened. The entrance is a good example of this; the first thing that will greet you is around a couple of dozen fortune tellers caravans, it's like a gypsy Rose Lee convention. Moving ...
Advantages: Local, helpful staff, quick service Disadvantages: No disabled lift to planes
Teesside Airport is probably one of the less well known airports in the UK. It is located in the North East of England around 12 miles from Middlesbrough, 8miles from Stockton-On-Tees and 4 miles from Darlington. * Getting There The airport is just off the A66 which has good access to both the A19 and A1(M). Road is your best option of getting there as the rail service to the station just near to the airport has very few services stopping there. ... ...5 mile taxi ride to the airport. A bus service is in operation from Teesside and from Darlington. They do operate on a fairly regular basis and also seem to take the strangest of routes. * Parking Compared to many airports it is relatively cheap to park at Teesside Airport with long stay being charged at around £4 per day. The car park is close to the terminal (just across the road) and so there is no need for buses. My only criticism about the parking ...
Advantages: Great budget, amazing architecture, large audiences Disadvantages: tickets can be expensive if you want a good view
Newcastle Theatre Royal is a stunning Grade 1 listed building constructed from stone in a classical style. The entrance is ornate and imposing. It sits amongst the almost entirely listed Grey Street, slightly down from Monument metro station, and is walkable from here, the main train station or the bus stops. There are many car parks in the area, and the theatre is entirely wheelchair accessable. The theatre inside is a traditional proscenium arch, ... ...are shown in the spring. There is a restaurant and half time bar, as well as a kiosk for sweets. The restaurant does a nice pre-show deal, however it remains pricey, and there are several better and more reasonable restaurants also doing theatre specials within a 100m radius. ...
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