Newcastle

Newcastle

Newcastle can trace its roots back to Roman Britain, and you can still see the remains of the medieval castle that gave the city its name. The beautiful neoclassical buildings of historic Grainger Town, such as the Theatre Royal and Grey’s Monument, are evidence of Victorian prosperity.

Yet there are plenty of contemporary attractions too, such as the restaurants, lounges and apartments of Quayside. Across the Tyne, the neighbouring town of Gateshead boasts Sage Gateshead, a Norman Foster-designed concert hall.

The locals, known affectionately as ‘Geordies’, have a fierce civic pride that’s matched by their enthusiasm for life. They will tell you just how beautiful the broad steel arches of the Tyne Bridge can be at sundown. Or how you can easily spend a day exploring the city’s many cultural attractions, from the Great North Museum: Hancock to the Life Science Centre.

If shopping is your thing, you’re sure to find a bargain at Eldon Square, one of the largest city centre malls in the UK; or if you’d prefer to surround yourself with greenery and fresh air, Town Moor is an expansive common that’s bigger than New York’s Central Park. And don’t forget, the beaches of Northumberland and Hadrian’s Wall are nearby – if you can drag yourself away from Newcastle’s many charms, that is.

Things to do in Newcastle

■ Watch a show at the Theatre Royal
■ Take the Tyne Pedestrian and Cyclist Tunnels
■ Discover Hadrian’s Wall
■ Tour The Toon
■ Visit galleries and museums
■ Cross the Tyne

Eat in Newcastle

■ The Broad Chare (Gastropub)
■ Quilliam Brothers’ Teahouse (International)
■ Red House (Gastropub)
■ Electric East (Southeast Asian)
■ Peace and Loaf (Modern British)
■ House of Tides (British)

Stay in Newcastle

■ Grey Street Hotel
■ Jesmond Dene House
■ Malmaison
■ The Rosebery Hotel
■ Hotel du Vin
■ Roomzzz Aparthotel Newcastle City

Scheduled Flights to Newcastle (from Kuala Lumpur)

■ KLM (1 Stop)
■ Emirates (1 Stop)
■ British Airways (1 Stop)