Information

Trains travel frequently from Newcastle to stations on the route to Newcastle and Carlisle. For up to date information also see:

• The Travel Line
• Northern
• Train Times
• National Rail's Newcastle Information Page

In the North East of England, Newcastle and Gateshead face each other across the River Tyne coming together at the Quayside with its restaurants, bars, cafes, hotels and must-see attractions including the Gateshead Millennium Bridge, The Centre for Contemporary Art, and stunning Sage Gateshead catering for every taste in music.

In summary:

• rich in architecture and history
• a wide range of shopping facilities
• a great nightlife
• a massive range of restaurants and cafes of all varieties
• loads of traditional pubs and contemporary bars.

The towns of Wallsend and South Shields are close by and provide good examples of Roman fortication.

For further information see: www.tyneside.com