Newcastle has transformed itself during the last few years into the north easts leading destination for tourism and business. It’s had millions of pounds of investment to encourage companies into the region and to completely redevelop the city centre turning it into among the best locations in the uk to live and work.
There are lots of reasons to visit Newcastle and it’s been voted the United kingdom’s favourite city break for 4 consecutive years in The Guardian/Observer travel prizes. In fact Newcastle provides so many fantastic attractions it is hard to know where to start but why don’t we begin with sport.
The north east is famous throughout the country because of its sporting fanatacism and with Newcastle once again in the Premier league there will be 1000s of football fans making the trip to Newcastle and St James’s Park. Another event which attracts 1000′s of people from all around the nation is the Great North Run. It is held on a yearly basis and raises millions of pounds for lots of different charities.
Shopping in Newcastle is something of a pastime for its residents and it is easy to see why. The MetroCentre is the largest shopping complex in Europe with hundreds of big name shops all in one place. With the Newcastle Quayside Market opening in July 2010 along with the already established Grainger market, Jesmond market and the Farmers & Country market you will be hard pressed not to grab a bargain somewhere.
Newcastle is well known nationally for its nightlife and it has something to offer everyone to make sure a great night out. The Bigg Market and Quayside bring in a young energetic crowd and for a rather more refined night out there are dozens of high quality dining places, theatres and traditional bars. Needless to say no visit to Newcastle could possibly be called complete with out trying one bottle of Newcastle Brown Ale or a visit to the brewery where it is made.
When you are planning your trip you’ll discover a selection of quality hotels in Newcastle in which to stay. One of the finest hotels in Newcastle is undoubtedly the Rosebery Hotel in Jesmond. It is a incredibly friendly family run Edwardian bed and breakfast. Positioned in a quiet suburb only five minutes from the bustling city center it offers good value lodging in an exclusive setting. The hotel has bedrooms that can accommodate families of up to six with en suite bathrooms in every one of the rooms. There’s a free car park for the use of guests at the hotel and every morning you will be treated to one of the best breakfasts in the north of England.