You are here: Home > Travel Information > Destination Guides Text size A A A See what people from around the world are saying about cities we fly to and from vheward: @rossgrant23 I'm suppose to be going out in Newcastle tonight...I have food poisoning though waaaah dno what to do a minute ago AELPUK: RT @Sunemployment: 20 top firms hiring today inc @Barclays, @Nissan, @BT, @Travelodge, @sky plus Army and Navy at Newcastle Civic Centre. Doors open 11.30am. a minute ago newcastleise: Summer Camps are starting in just a few weeks. Check out the website for more details http://t.co/mxaeZnd6 a minute ago World / Europe / England / Newcastle | Overview | Fast Facts | Arrive | See | Eat | Sleep | Connect With Anthony Gormley's stunning Angel of the North at its feet and three new landmark buildings - The Gateshead Millennium Bridge, BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art and The Sage Gateshead, the great city of Newcastle is enjoying a cultural renaissance. Address: Post Code: Tel No: Currency Pound Sterling (GBP) Address: Post Code: Tel No: Visa Requirements No visa required for EU nationals, Canadians, Americans or Australians Address: Post Code: Tel No: Language English Address: Post Code: Tel No: Timezone GMT (GMT +1 from last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October) Address: Post Code: Tel No: Weather Warm rather wet summers, cold winters Address: Post Code: Tel No: Dialling Code 00 44 Address: Post Code: Tel No: Electricity 220V (UK-style 3 pin plugs) Address: Post Code: Tel No: Health and Safety Free National Health Service. EU citizens should obtain a European Health Insurance Card before departure, which entitles them to free or reduced cost treatment in England. Address: Post Code: Tel No: Flights to Newcastle touch down at Durham Tees Valley Airport, situated six miles east of Darlington on the A67. The Sky Express shuttle bus runs free services to Darlington train station, which operates regular services to Newcastle (£7). Taxis (£50) are readily available outside the arrivals terminal, and journey time to NewcastleGateshead city centre is 45 minutes. Address: Post Code: Tel No: BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art: The Northeast's foremost arts space, housed in a converted industrial warehouse, has no permanent collection, rather a changing programme of contemporary and challenging modern art. Address: Gateshead Quays, South Shore Road, Gateshead Post Code:NE8 3BA Tel No:+44 (0)191 478 1810 The Sage Gateshead The Sage Gateshead : Designed by Sir Norman Foster on a landmark waterfront site, The Sage houses a series of performance spaces and boasts a programme of live music that ranges from world, folk and jazz to classical, including concerts by the celebrated in-house orchestra, the Northern Sinfonia. Address: St Mary's Square, Gateshead Quays, Gateshead Post Code:NE8 2JR Tel No:00 44 191 443 4661 The Alnwick Garden The Alnwick Garden: Situated in the Northumberland village of Alnwick, a 45-minute drive from city centre, the Alnwick Garden is a 12-acre walled oasis, which was a key location for the Harry Potter films. Highlights include the Treehouse, a rustic lodge accessed by rope walkways leading to a cosy den of a restaurant, as well as horticultural and water features. The village is also home to Alnwick Castle. Address: Denwick Lane, Alnwick, Northumberland Post Code:NE66 1YU Tel No:00 44 1665 511350 Quick Lunch - Cafe 21 Cafe 21. Seasonal dishes and simple but hearty bistro fare are the trademarks of this good-value eatery. Address: Trinity Gardens, Quayside Post Code: Tel No:00 44 191 222 0755 Top Table - Brasserie Black Door For a big splurge, treat yourself to dinner at Brasserie Black Door, the new flagship restaurant for the locally renowned Black Door Group. Located in the Ouseburn district, it is sleek and contemporary with relaxed service and a menu inspired by local produce. Address: 16 Stoddart St Post Code: Tel No:00 44 191 260 5411 Cheap Eat - Secco A three-level bar and restaurant with an Italian motif, Secco serves tasty meals, coffees and cocktails in arty surrounds. Address: 86 Pilgrim St Post Code: Tel No:00 44 191 230 0444 On Business - The Grey Street Hotel Converted from an old Victorian bank building, The Grey Street Hotel , has stylish rooms, including split-level executive rooms with iPod docking stations, located a five-minute walk from the train station. Book now Address: 2-12 Grey St Post Code: Tel No: Lap Of Luxury - Malmaison Hotel The Malmaison Hotel on the Quayside epitomises urban chic with its spa, stylish restaurant and boudoir-style guestrooms. Book now Address: Cws Building Quayside Post Code:NE1 3DX Tel No: Cheap Sleep - Kenilworth Hotel The Kenilworth Hotel is a small but friendly hotel in the suburb of Jesmond. The in-house tapas bar and restaurant, El Castaño, is a relaxed spot that attracts locals and guests alike. Book now Address: 44 Osborne Rd Post Code: Tel No: Coffee And Chat - The Biscuit Factory The Biscuit Factory art store (Stoddart Street, 00 44 191 261 1103) is the cultural hub of the up-and-coming Ouseburn district, and the Byker Vista Café is a relaxed place to meet over cappuccinos. Address: Stoddart Street Post Code: Tel No:00 44 191 261 1103 Formal Presentation - Longhirst Hall Set in 75 acres of parkland, Longhirst Hall (Longhirst, 00 44 1670 791 348) is a conference hotel with 23 meeting rooms, located 30 minutes north of Newcastle near Morpeth. Address: Longhirst Post Code: Tel No:00 44 1670 791 348 Evening Drinks - The Crown Posada For a no-nonsense pint in traditional surroundings, The Crown Posada (31 The Side, 00 44 191 232 1269) on the Quayside, has cask ales, a sense of history and friendly locals. Address: 31 The Side Post Code: Tel No:00 44 191 232 1269 Print City guides Leeds-Bradford London-Heathrow Manchester Newcastle Lowest fares Departure airport -please select- Aberdeen (Dyce) Belfast City Dublin East Midlands Edinburgh Glasgow Leeds Bradford London Heathrow Manchester Norwich
