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Newcastle upon Tyne (usually shortened to Newcastle) is a large city in Tyne and Wear, UK. It is located on the north bank of the River Tyne.

People from Newcastle and surrounding areas are commonly called Geordies. During your visit and layovers you will find Newcastle upon Tyne compact, attractive and the locals friendly.

MetroCentre, is Europe's largest shopping and leisure centre. Has all the popular brands and some that cannot be found anywhere else in the North East or indeed in the UK.

With almost 330 shops including major department stores such as Debenhams, House of Fraser and Marks & Spencer.

Open: Mon-Fri 10am-8pm (Thurs 10am-9pm); Sat 9am-7pm; Sun 11am-5pm; Bank hols 10am-6pm.
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Royal Quays. Over 50 outlet shops to choose from offering up to 60% off on a host of famous brand. more

Eldon Square more

Whitley Bay, Tynemouth, Cullercoats, North Shields and Wallsend are just 8 miles east of Newcastle and is considered by many to be "Newcastle's Coast". Attractions include an aquarium, a railway museum, a water park and a world heritage site. more

Newcastle has a reputation as one of the world's greatest party cities, so whatever night of the week you are on layover it's always liable to be a lively affair. It consistently features in lists of the top ten party cities in the world. Checkout the main happening areas which are the Bigg Market, the trendy Quayside area, and The Gate, which is a new indoor complex consisting of bars, upmarket clubs, restaurants and a 12-screen multiplex cinema.

Thursday night is student night so most places offer cheap drinks all night.

Some places to try;
Apartment, Aspinalls, The Attic, Baja Beach Club, Baltic Sqaure, The Bank Bar, Centurion, Chase, Hoko 10, Revolution, Stereo, The Cluny

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List of Sports Bars in Newcastle (places to watch EPL).

The Strawberry, The Tavern, The Centurion, Crows Nest, O'Neills, Players
The Hotspur, The Adelphi, Spy City Vaults, The Old George, Fluid Bar & Kitchen, The Lodge, The Lane, The Long Bar, Mood, Shearer's, The Sports Cafe.

Have you been to any of these places? If so why not post in your comments.

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Elie (Dubai Based) posted 21 September 2007

Recommends CHASE restaurant. "Good food nice atmosphere inexpensive prices".

Underneath the arches. Is where you will find lots of retro bars. Chase is right by the Tyne Bridge and offers a garden that extends back under one of the arches. On the way to the loo check out the fish tanks very funky!

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Aslam Mehmood (Dubai Based) posted 25 September 2007

"Go to the ANGEL of the North. If you can't find it, ask anyone they will know. It is a MAAAAAASIVE wood angel structure, and be sure to take a piccy of ur self"

Angel of the North
Off the A1, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear - England, UK

Its wide, open arms greet visitors as they reach Gateshead, whether they come by road or rail. Its silhouette at the head of the Team Valley.

Any sightseeing tips to share? If so why not post in your comments.

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Shubby Ahmed (Dubai Based) posted 14 October 2007

Metrocenter shopping & Theme Park all under one roof. link
Quayside place to go for great night out with plenty of bars and clubs.
Whitley Bay, by the seaside with bars on the beach and a lighthouse. link
Tourist Attractions: Life Center, Hancock Museum, Exhibition Park, City Centre, also Newcastle is famous for it's bridges.

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Mary Lo (Dubai Based) posted Nov 2007

Metrocentre - Shopping Centre 10 mins walk from crew hotel
Quayside - Every Sunday is a market 10 mins train ride.

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Posted by Victoria Riddick (Dubai based crew)