Newcastle Apartment Types

Known for its nightlife, culture and sports, Newcastle is a vibrant city with a long history. A centre of culture, business and architecture, it's one of England's core cities and a popular destination for the many visitors who enjoy the warm Geordie welcome each year.

History

The first settlement in the area was a Roman fort, and the famous Hadrian's Wall stretched from Wallsend in Newcastle across the entire width of the country. After the Romans left, it was part of the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Northumbria, and was known as Monkchester until the son of William the Conqueror built a castle in 1080 AD- from then on the town was called Novum Castellum or New Castle. Throughout the Middle Ages, it was England's northern fortress, a line of defence against the Scots during border wars. Newcastle Quayside gained a monopoly for exporting coal in the 16th century, and Newcastle played a major role in the Industrial Revolution, gaining city status in 1882. Today, it's a vibrant, modern city, a centre of retail, commerce and culture.

Getting In & Getting Around

Newcastle International Airport is about six miles from the city, and there are regular bus and Metro services to take you into the city centre. The main railway station offers mainline services throughout the country, as well as local Metro services. For drivers, there are park & ride schemes which can save you the hassle of city centre traffic. Once in the city, there are frequent bus and Metro services, and taxis are easy to find. The centre is compact, so you can easily navigate the area on foot from our Newcastle apartments, and the city is also reasonably cycle-friendly.

Culture, Sights & Attractions

Newcastle offers a vast range of sights and attractions, many of which you'll find close to your Newcastle accommodation. For those interested in historical attractions, you can see the remains of a Roman fort, Segedunum, remains of Hadrian's Wall, and the Norman Castle Keep. Modern attractions include the famous bridges- particularly the Tyne Bridge and the Gateshead Millennium Bridge- the Sage Gateshead and the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art. There are excellent entertainment venues throughout the city, so you'll often be able to enjoy a great concert or play. Shopping aficionados will also be at home here- the main shopping street, Northumberland Street, has been called "The Oxford Street of the North".

Eating Out

There's a great selection of restaurants in Newcastle and Gateshead, offering a wide range of cuisines from around the world. Stowell Street, in the city centre, is at the heart of Newcastle's Chinatown and is a great place to find authentic Chinese, Korean and Japanese restaurants. Whatever your tastes, from Italian to Indian to traditional British food, you'll be able to find something to suit you close to your Newcastle accommodation. The city is also famous for its social drinking culture - if you fancy a tipple in the evening, you'll certainly be spoilt for choice.

Outside The City

For those who like to explore beyond the city, Newcastle apartments will offer a great base. Head south, past the iconic Angel of the North, and in less than half an hour you can reach Beamish Open Air Museum, a recreation of a typical northern town in the early 20th century. If you go north, it's less than an hour and a half to the Holy Island of Lindisfarne - but check the tides before you set off, as the tide cuts the island off from the mainland.

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