Newcastle is a wonderful destination for a short break
Newcastle is located in the north east of England a short journey south of the border with Scotland. Newcastle is a great place to see for its outstanding night life and fun ambiance. However for tourists looking for something more than just going to the pubs, clubs and shopping there are many nearby attractions you can visit.
Tanfield Railway is the oldest existing railroad in the World, which was earlier constructed to serve the coal industry. The oldest part of the railway dates from as far back as the year 1647. At the railway there are regular special events all year, which are perfect for a family visit.
The Angel of the North is one of the most iconic landmarks in Britain and is visable from the A1 road. The statue measures 20 metres high and is seen by 90,000 drivers using the nearby roads daily.
Beamish open air museum is set in over 300 acres of beautiful land. Beamish is a living museum and portrays the spirit in the turn of the twentieth century in the north eastern part of England. There is a recreation of a typical street scene from 1913 complete with shops and dentist. Beamish is an ideal location for a visit from Newcastle by car.
Life Science Centre is a great day out for all the family where everyone can learn about science in an intriguing and enjoyable way. Learn about the history of the planet and everything about DNA. This attraction is located in Newcastle itself and is within proximate distance of most hotels. If the weather is not so good then a visit to the Life Science Centre is a wonderful option for a fun day out.
The shopping centre at Gateshead is one of the largest in the area and will keep most shoppers busy for a long time. There is also a cinema and bowling for the children and dads whilst mum visits the stores.
Newcastle is a great location for a short break and getting to Newcastle is easy as there are a number of cheap Newcastle flights within the UK and throughout Europe. If you are planning on getting the most of your visit then get some Bargain car hire so you can go to all the local places of interest.
