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Newcastle
Further Distractions
Further Distractions
Newcastle
Most Popular Hotels in Newcastle:
High Gosforth Park, NE3 5HN
Emerson Road, NE37 1LB
Walker Road, NE6 1DH
Old Elvet, DH1 3JN
Newcastle United Football Club
Often said about many cities, but football really is like a religion on Tyneside and witnessing 50,000 Magpies' supporters, all clad in the famous black and white home shirt, erupt when a goal is scored is an experience not to be missed. The stadium is located right in the heart of the city, and tours can be arranged on non-match days.
St James' Park
Tel: (0191) 261 1571.
Website: www.nufc.co.uk
Angel of the North
Although it is possible to cycle there, Antony Gormley's iconic Angel of the North sculpture is a short drive or taxi ride south from the River Tyne. Erected on the site of a former coalmine, the Angel towers 20m (65ft) high with a wingspan of 54m (175ft) and welcomes travellers along the A1 or East Coast railway as they travel in or out of NewcastleGateshead.
Eighton Banks (between the A1 and A167)
Website: www.gateshead.gov.uk
Most Popular Hotels in Newcastle:
High Gosforth Park, NE3 5HN
Emerson Road, NE37 1LB
Walker Road, NE6 1DH
Old Elvet, DH1 3JN
Newcastle United Football Club
Often said about many cities, but football really is like a religion on Tyneside and witnessing 50,000 Magpies' supporters, all clad in the famous black and white home shirt, erupt when a goal is scored is an experience not to be missed. The stadium is located right in the heart of the city, and tours can be arranged on non-match days.
St James' Park
Tel: (0191) 261 1571.
Website: www.nufc.co.uk
Angel of the North
Although it is possible to cycle there, Antony Gormley's iconic Angel of the North sculpture is a short drive or taxi ride south from the River Tyne. Erected on the site of a former coalmine, the Angel towers 20m (65ft) high with a wingspan of 54m (175ft) and welcomes travellers along the A1 or East Coast railway as they travel in or out of NewcastleGateshead.
Eighton Banks (between the A1 and A167)
Website: www.gateshead.gov.uk
Often said about many cities, but football really is like a religion on Tyneside and witnessing 50,000 Magpies' supporters, all clad in the famous black and white home shirt, erupt when a goal is scored is an experience not to be missed. The stadium is located right in the heart of the city, and tours can be arranged on non-match days.
St James' Park
Tel: (0191) 261 1571.
Website: www.nufc.co.uk
Angel of the North
Although it is possible to cycle there, Antony Gormley's iconic Angel of the North sculpture is a short drive or taxi ride south from the River Tyne. Erected on the site of a former coalmine, the Angel towers 20m (65ft) high with a wingspan of 54m (175ft) and welcomes travellers along the A1 or East Coast railway as they travel in or out of NewcastleGateshead.
Eighton Banks (between the A1 and A167)
Website: www.gateshead.gov.uk
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