Newcastle-upon-Tyne, or simply Newcastle, a port city in northeastern England and perhaps the best nightlife center in the whole of the United Kingdom . Live and full of variety, attractive and friendly Newcastle is considered one of the main cities of England and is the focus of culture , architecture and business . This is evidenced not only by its excellent art galleries and magnificent concert hall, but also by the growing number of restaurants, bars and hotels . Newcastle is the starting point for excursions along the coast of Northumberland but also to Adrian's Wall . In addition, Newcastle is the homeland of Jordi with their rich cultural heritage and dialect .
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A bit of history
Newcastle, founded about 2 thousand years ago as the Roman fortress of Pons Eli, was located along Hadrian's tree, the ruins of which of survived. Over time, the city turned into an important port and was at the center of the industrial revolution of the 18-19th centuries. and the leader in coal mining. Later, in connection with the decline of heavy industry, the city's economy began to decline. Nowadays, Newcastle has "reborn" as a cultural and scientific center and is probably one of the UK's most fashionable places.
How to get to
Newcastle International Airport, which has regular flights from major cities of Great Britain and Europe, as well as Dubai, is located 10 km north-west of the city. From the airport to the city center, you can get to the metro (about 20 minutes journey time, about 3.6 pounds), bus, taxi (about £ 15).
There are offices of several international companies that provide car rental services . In the arrivals area there is an office "Alamo Rent A Car" (Mon-Fri: 07: 30-23: 00; Sat: 09: 00-22: 00; Sun: 09: 00-13: 00). Also at the airport offices "Avis" and "National" are open. Travel time by car to the city center will take about 30 minutes
At the car
Newcastle is connected by a network of roads to the north, south and west of the country. The city communicates with the A1 motorway - the main eastbound route connecting London to Edinburgh, and the A69 - the main route running from east to west and leading to Carlisle and to M6.
Newcastle has many parking lots in the immediate vicinity metro stations or bus stops, from which it is easy to get to the city center. 10 thousand parking spaces are equipped and in the city center, however it is worth bearing in mind that such parking for more than a couple of hours, will be a pretty penny. Typically, parking in the city center costs between 1 and 2 pounds per hour, while parking a 10 minute walk from the city center will be much cheaper - just 0, 5 pounds per hour.
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Newcastle, providing long-distance railway transportation services. The East Coast trains connect Newcastle with London, Edinburgh and intermediate stations, including York, Doncaster, Peterborough. Also, the East Coast trains run to Glasgow, Aberdeen and Inverness.
"Cross Country" trains depart from Newcastle to Birmingham (via Leeds, Doncaster, Sheffield, East Midlands); in Reading and on the Southern coast; in South Wales and South-West England (via Bristol); as well as to Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen.
Transpennine Express trains follow from Newcastle to Leeds, Manchester and Manchester Airport. The local railway network of Newcastle is operated by Northern Rail and has a communication with Carlisle, Middlesbrough, Hexham and Morpeth.
Central Railroad. Newcastle station is connected to the metro and has frequent connections to the suburbs of Newcastle and other destinations in the county of Tyne and Wear. In the UK tickets can be purchased on the day of departure of the train at the station station and pay in cash or with a card, but it will be cheaper to book them in advance
By bus
Newcastle Bus Station is located in the southern part of St. James Boulevard, a couple of minutes walk from the city center. The company "National Express" is the main operator of long-distance communication, carries out transportation to a number of cities and large settlements of Great Britain. In most cases, National Express tickets provide free transit by metro.
By ferry
From the North Shields Terminal, a town located on the northern bank of the River Tyne, 13 km east of Newcastle, a regular ferry service to Amsterdam . From the central train .-d . Newcastle station, regular buses run to the terminal, the cost of the trip is 3, 5 pounds one way . The cheaper trip will cost the municipal buses that leave from the shopping center located next door to . - . railway station or on the metro . At the exit from the terminal there are taxi stands "BlueLine Taxis" and "EastCoast Taxis" (the fare to the center of Newcastle is 11.5 pounds for 4 passengers) .
Transportation
Newcastle is quite convenient for cycling . In the center of the city yes there are a number of bicycle parking lots and bicycle paths, although they are often shared with buses or taxis . Several metro stations also provide places for safe storage of bicycles, but it should be borne in mind that only a foldable bicycle can be carried in the metro . Best places for cycling - Quayside, Usburn and Jesmond districts, Newcastle suburbs or more remote settlements such as Whitley Bay and Seaton Sluis located on the coast .
There are two bus stations in Newcastle - Haymarket bus station, serving the north of the city and Northumberland, and the Eldon Square bus station serving Gateshead, Durham county and Teesside. The extensive network of bus routes from Newcastle to nearby cities and suburbs is managed by various operators coordinated by the Nexus passenger transport department.
Suburban trains provide quick access to nearby cities such as Durham, Sunderland, Hexham and Corbridge.
Metro Newcastle
Metro is a fast, safe and reasonably cheap way to travel around the city and the suburbs and nearby cities, including Whitley Bay, Tynmouth, North and South Shields, Sunderland and the international Newcastle airport . There are two subway lines: "green" runs from the airport to South Hilton (to Sunderland); "Yellow" - from St. James Park to South Shields through the coastal cities of North Shields, Whitley Bay and Tainmouth . Metro trains run every 6-10 minutes between 06:00 and 23:00 . The ticket for one trip will cost in . . 1 4-3 6 pounds depending on the distance .
Entertainment , excursions and attractions Newcastle
Perhaps the most important architectural interest in the city is the Millennium Bridge or the Millennium Bridge - the world's first aklonyaemy bridge linking Newcastle and Gateshead and known worldwide as the "winking eye" because of its shape. The base of the bridge is made up of two steel arches, one of which is designed for the movement of pedestrians and bicycles. While approaching the bridge of the large vessels, both arches rotate 40 degrees around their axis, which takes about 4, 5 minutes.
From other sights of the city one can distinguish the ruins of the Garth castle, thanks to which Newcastle got its name, and the ruins of Adrian's shaft. Val Adriana, located a few minutes' walk from the Walsend metro station, is a defensive fortification 120 km long, built by the Romans in 122-126. of stone and peat and is considered one of the most outstanding monuments of antiquity in the whole of Great Britain.
Newcastle has three cathedrals: the Anglican Cathedral of Nicholas in 1474 with its elegant tower-lantern; the Roman Catholic Cathedral of the Virgin Mary, designed by the English architect - the catechumen of the neo-Gothic by Augustus Welby Pugin; and the Coptic Cathedral. In addition, Newcastle is the birthplace of the only center of the Baha'i teachings in the North-East of England, one of the young religions of the revelation that was born in the middle of the 19th century.
Newcastle has a lot of art galleries and museums, among which is the international center for contemporary art BALTIC, Museum of Stevenson, Science and Life Center
Located in the building of a former grain processing plant on the southern bank of the River Tyne, BALTIC is a major international center for contemporary art. Not having permanent exposure, BALTIC offers a constantly updated calendar of exhibitions and events, during which visitors can appreciate innovative and "provocative" ideas of art, relax, have fun and discover something new. The center is open to visitors daily from 10:00 to 18:00, on Tuesdays from 10:30, there is no admission.
In the railway museum of Stevenson, located in North Shields, old steam locomotives found their second life. For visitors here are interactive exhibitions telling about the work of locomotives, and the impact of coal and electricity on the lives of ordinary people. The museum is open from March to November from 11:00 to 16:00 and only on weekends; during the school holidays the museum is open daily; no entrance fees.
It will be interesting to look at the international center of science and life, where the planetarium is the largest in the North of England, is equipped with a scientific theater, and also cognitive exhibitions and other activities for children and adults are held regularly. The center is open for visitors daily: Mon.-Sat. from 10:00 to 18:00, Sun. from 11:00 to 18:00. The entrance fee is 5 pounds
And yet Newcastle is famous for its theaters, especially the world famous "Royal" or the Royal Theater. The theater, located a short walk from the city center and the railway station, was opened in 1837 and puts more than 380 performances a year. "Royal" is the third theater of the Royal Shakespeare Company (after theaters in London and Stratford-upon-Avon), which holds several concerts here in the autumn.
Nightlife Newcastle
The biggest concentration of clubs is concentrated in the Bigg Market area, where Thousands of adolescents and young people flock to the weekend. Most establishments here are bars specializing in booze, although there are numerous Indian and Italian restaurants that usually fill up at night. The best nightclub in the area is "Blu Bam Bu", which received the "Best Bar None" gold award, not directed to the reduction of crimes committed under the influence of alcohol
Other popular nightlife centers in Newcastle are Collingwood Street and Neville Street. Not long ago, the Gate opened in the center of the city - a covered complex consisting of bars, prestigious clubs, restaurants and 12 cinemas.
Newcastle's gay scene, the so-called "pink triangle" is located between the central railway station. railway station and metro station "Arena" - there are numerous gay clubs, pubs and bars here.
Prices are as of April 2012.