Newcastle upon Tyne

One of the most famous attractions in North East England is the majestic 20-metre tall Angel of the North. The statue was created by Antony Gormley from 200 tons of steel and is seen by millions of people every year. The monument is located in the south of the city.

The Arbeia Roman Fort and Museum is an impressive reconstructed fortification with a constantly changing offer of exhibitions of jewels, coins, pottery, weapons, armour, and other archaeological finds seven days a week. The fort was first discovered in the late 19th century.

As a world-famous sight, the Tyne Bridge was the world’s largest single-span bridge when it was opened by George V in 1928. Spanning the river Tyne, it connects Newcastle with Gateshead. The bridge's history goes back hundreds of years, when its first prototype was constructed in year 122.

This renovated flour mill is one of the biggest temporary art spaces in Europe with over 3,000 square metres of art, a cinema/lecture space, a library and an archive for the study of contemporary art. The centre presents a dynamic and ambitious programme of changing exhibitions, events and projects, offering something new with every visit. In addition to its four galleries, the building boasts three different food and drink spaces and a shop, making it a place to eat, drink and relax, as well as somewhere to discover new art.

This area of Newcastle is the city's historic centre, full of magnificent old buildings. Beautiful Grey Street is particularly popular with its restaurants and cafes. You can also visit the Grainger Market in Grainger Town for some good quality food.

The Victoria Tunnel runs under Newcastle down to the Tyne. It was originally built to transport coal and was converted to a shelter during World War II. Today you can visit this old tunnel and learn some interesting and revelatory facts about the town’s history.

A visit to Genting Casino Newcastle is ideal if you feel like Blackjack, Roulette and other games and gambling. You will find it conveniently located just behind the Central Station. The bar and restaurant onsite will keep your energy levels high all night.

Just outside Newcastle, the remains of Hadrian’s wall recall the engineering skills of ancient Rome. Crossing rivers and cliffs, the former frontier fortification stretches over 80 miles in the north of the British Island. A visit to the wall including the Roman fort and museum should be planned as a whole day trip.

The Central Arcade is located in a beautiful, historic Victorian building with a stunning facade and no less impressive interior. The arcade is well-known for the variety of upper-range brands represented. Please note that the once operational Tourist Information centre inside is closed.

An ideal activity for a rainy day, the Life Science Centre proves that learning can be fun for the whole family. Next to exhibitions and shows there is a number of 4D simulations, as well as one of the world's largest planetariums (also located on-site).