Newcastle is a city that knows how to have fun. Just ask the writers of Lonely Planet who voted it one of the world’s top ten party cities! But there’s more to this vibrant city than a great nightlife. Newcastle is home to major theatres and art galleries and some of the most dynamic modern architecture in the country. It’s also a top shopping destination with huge shopping centres and pedestrianised streets. Head out of the city and you find yourself in the heart of Northumbria, an ancient county with castles, gardens and mile upon mile of windswept beach.
Here are just some of the area’s highlights: