Get your bearings on Newcastle's Quayside, taking in the iconic bridges that straddle the River Tyne. Then explore Grainger Town's elegant 19th-century shopping streets and the Norman Castle Keep. As the sun sets, tuck into a world of cuisines, catch some live music at The Sage Gateshead and party back on the Quayside.
The mighty River Tyne was once home to the coal industry and shipbuilding, and Newcastle's iconic bridges stand testament to the city's thriving industrial past. The bridges connect Newcastle to Gateshead on the south side of the river, which attracts visitors for shopping and cultural visits. Walk along the Quayside, now the main nightlife area, to get a sense of the city's industrial past. Away from the water, Grainger Town's broad streets buzz with boutiques, bars, a busy market and several of the city's museums.
Walk along the riverbank beneath the city's iconic Tyne Bridge, a steel deck suspension bridge completed in 1928. Cross the River Tyne to Gateshead where you can immerse yourself in modern art exhibitions at the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art or high-street shopping at the massive MetroCentre. Back in Newcastle's city centre, stop to shop in Grainger Town's boutiques. Or take a tour of St Nicholas' Cathedral, England's most northerly cathedral, and the Norman Castle Keep, built to defend the city in the 12th century. When you're hungry, choose from Newcastle's worldwide range of city centre eateries or spoil yourself at a fine-dining restaurant in Jesmond. Still want more? Book classical concert tickets for The Sage Gateshead or head to Bigg Market's buzzing bars.
Discover Newcastle's medieval past at 13th-century Blackfriars, a renovated former monastery that's now home to craft shops. Hop on a bus to Jesmond Dene, a pretty park with nature trails winding through its hidden landscape. Or travel to the excavated fort of Segedunum at Wallsend to relive the area's Roman heritage. Discover more at Great North Museum: Hancock, a treasure trove of ancient artefacts, Egyptian mummies and dinosaur remains. Look out for local art at the Biscuit Factory or take in the watercolours at the Laing Art Gallery.
One of the UK's fastest-growing regional airports, Newcastle International Airport flies five million passengers a year from its terminal. The journey of 7 miles (11 km) southwest to Newcastle Central Station takes less than 25 minutes by Metro.
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