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Glorious Newcastle-on-Tyne, Capital City of the North and Home to Newcastle Brown Ale
Written by Jack C Tickler   
Getting To Newcastle-on-Tyne

The train station, Central Station , on Neville Street, is a five-minute walk south of the city centre. National Express coach services arrive at Gallowgate station (St James Metro) opposite St James's Park football ground, while most regional bus services use the Haymarket bus station on Percy Street on the north side of the centre (Haymarket Metro). Many other city and local bus services arrive at and depart from the underground bus station a hundred yards down the same street in Eldon Square Shopping Centre . Newcastle's airport , six miles north of the city, is linked by Metro to Central Station.

The A1 runs right past Newcastle and it's only a short diversion to visit what many people consider to be the Capital of the North.

Ferry arrivals from Scandinavia and Holland dock at Royal Quays, North Shields, seven miles east of the city. Connecting bus services run you into the centre, stopping at Central Station.

Out and About in Newcastle

Newcastle's boisterous but largely good-natured nightlife centres on the pubs and clubs in the older parts of town: between Grainger Street and the cathedral in the area called the Bigg Market - spiritual home of Sid the Sexist and the Fat Slags, from the locally based Viz magazine - and around the Quayside, where the bars tend to be slightly more sophisticated.

If you want to get away from the mayhem, make a bolt for Westgate Road and Pink Lane, while for those staying in Jesmond, there's a more upmarket but generally unremarkable strip of bars along Osborne Road.

The grandiosely named " Gay Quarter " of mostly mixed gay and lesbian bars and clubs centres on the International Centre for Life, spreading out to Waterloo Street and Westmorland and Scotswood roads.

Top brew is, of course, Newcastle Brown Ale - known locally as "Dog".

Newcastle Brown Ale is a brand of dark brown ale. It has been brewed in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, since April 1927 by Newcastle Breweries (now a part of Scottish and Newcastle).

In Newcastle, the beer is often called 'Dog' (or simply 'Broon'). The 'Dog' name comes from the euphemism "I'm going to walk the dog" or "I'm going to see a man about a dog" - meaning "I'm going to the pub".

Exploring Newcastle upon Tyne (external links)

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CENTRALLY LOCATED / NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE Average Nightly Rate £103.00
The Thistle Hotel is housed in a grand 19th century listed building situated opposite Newcastle train station, one kilometre from St James Park stadium.

The Thistle Hotel is housed in a grand 19th century listed building situated opposite Newcastle train station, one kilometer from St James Park stadium. The hotel has 115 guestrooms which have a modern décor with patterned fabrics in warm colors and wooden furniture. All include trouser presses, tea-making facilities, satellite television and hairdryers.

The Gengis Taste Revolution restaurant is open for breakfast lunch and dinner and serves Asian-inspired dishes, or guests can enjoy a drink or light meal in the bar, open late at the weekend. The Thistle has seven function rooms catering for conferences, banquets, private dining and smaller group meetings. Guests may use the nearby fitness center for free, and there is limited free car parking for guests.

The Thistle concierge can help book tickets and advise on local attractions, such as the Laing art gallery 750 meters from the hotel, the Baltic art center (one mile) and the shops and bars of the Metro center (three miles), while football fans are just one kilometer from Newcastle United's home ground. The city has a comprehensive metro and bus system; for visitors arriving by airplane, Newcastle Airport is eight miles away. more...

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NEWCASTLE / NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE Average Nightly Rate £67.00
The Rex Hotel is located in Whitley Bay, England, 600 metres from the town centre, and 700 metres from the train station.

Location. The Rex Hotel is located in Whitley Bay, England, 600 metres from the town centre, and 700 metres from the train station. Tynemouth village is one mile away, and Newcastle Gateshead is 10 miles from the hotel.
Hotel Features. An Edwardian hotel situated on Whitley Bay seafront with views of the Northumberland coastline, the Rex Hotel offers limited hours room service and a 24-hour front desk.

The Rex Hotel's Waverley restaurant and bar affords direct sea views and offers a menu of English dishes. A complimentary, full-English breakfast is available each morning. The hotel also houses three bars, including a cocktail lounge.

The hotel is attached to a nightclub, which is open from Wednesday to Saturday.

Guestrooms. There are 70 rooms on three floors at the Rex Hotel. Decor is traditional, characterised by fitted carpets and fabrics with floral prints. Amenities include telephones, televisions blackout curtains, and tea and coffee facilities.

Expert Tip. The coastal town of Tynemouth is home to the English Heritage site of Tynemouth Priory. A burial place of saints and kings, the Priory is steeped in both military and religious history. more...

Some Choice Geordie Slang

G: We's buggered the bandit
E: It appears that someone has broken the fruit machine

Geordie: Wey hew, al's tell yae this for newt.
English : Heres a helpful piece of advice

G: Whey gis a pund n al get yer a dog n that on the sly.
E: I will purchase you a newcastle brown ale at a discount price.

Read More Geordie Slang Here

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The North Tower Camera is fixed upon the Gateshead Millennium Bridge.

The South Tower Camera cycles through a number of pre-programmed shots showing The Sage Gateshead, traffic on Tyne Bridge, and activity on Newcastle Quayside.

The Place of Geordies

ARTICLE SUMMARY: Newcastle has a reputation for being a fun loving city.

By : Douglas Scott zero times read
Submitted 2008-02-03 05:51:34

Newcastle upon Tyne is situated in the North East of England. It is situated on the north bank of the River Tyne, and was founded in Roman times under the name Pons Aelius. People from Newcastle and surrounding areas are commonly called Geordies.

Newcastle has a reputation for being a fun loving city with many, restaurants bars and night clubs. It is in the top ten of the countrys top night spots. Popular areas for nightlife are Collingwood Street, Neville Street, the Central Station area and Osborne Road in Jesmond. Around the Bigg Market and the Quayside areas there are bars pubs and night clubs. The Bigg Market is legendary as one of the places to let your hair down and the wearing of a coat is always frowned upon. The Gate is a new complex which has bars, upmarket clubs, restaurants and a 12 screen multiplex cinema. The Times Square area of the city is known as the Pink Triangle and is the city's gay scene.

Two of the biggest department stores in the country Fenwick and John Lewis are to be found in Eldon Square. One of the leading city centre shopping malls in Europe. Eldon Square has over 140 shops bring together women, men and children's fashion under one roof.

Every Sunday morning until mid afternoon on the quayside under the Tyne Bridge you will find a historic market with countless stalls selling every thing.

In China Town area is the Chinese Arch which is 11 3 metre high based on a Chinese Royal Palace architectural style it was designed by Mr Zhang Long Lai. As well as top quality Chinese restaurants is also has craft shops special supermarket and a Chinese New Year celebrations.

The Town Moor in Newcastle upon Tyne holds The Hoppings the largest travelling fun fair in Europe during the last week in June. The fair originally took place at Jesmond Dene before moving to the more spacious Town Moor, just north of the city centre.

The River Tyne is spanned by six bridges, which constitute the most famous view of the city. The three most famous have led the way for designs around the world. The Tyne Bridge is the best known, built in 1925 to 28. The High Level Bridge was designed by Robert Stephenson and was the worlds first road and railway bridge the railway being carried above and the road below. The latest is Gateshead Millennium Bridge, the first opening bridge to be built across the River Tyne for more than 100 years.

Author Resource:- Douglas Scott works and writes for http://www.comparecarrentals.co.uk and has written a brief description about Newcastle upon Tyne

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