5 Reasons to Visit Newcastle 

Newcastle is “up north”. It’s certainly not one of the largest cities in England, but it has so much to offer. It has a very friendly culture and a vibrant entertainment scene (just Google Geordie Shore). The city is compact, as easy to walk or cycle around.
The five main attractions of Newcastle include:

History

This ancient city has a winding history that spans over 18 centuries. Newcastle was first settled by Roman Legions, as a relatively small fort for protection of a bridge that spanned the vital River Tyne. This gave the city its name of Newcastle upon Tyne.

There are plenty of historical buildings and monuments dotted around the city. I would recommend you spend at least one day exploring the city and following some of the walking tours you can pick up in the town.

Nightlife

There are plenty of things to do in the evening in Newcastle…. Some may say too much! Large groups of people come from all over England to party at famous nightclubs, including Tiger Tiger, Fitzgerald’s, and The Living Rooms. If you’re here for the weekend, definitely head out for the night and see what Newcastle has to offer.

Theatres

Newcastle offers a fascinating array of theatres spread across the entire metropolis. With several theatres reaching over to Tyneside, options are normally unlimited. The most popular among these is also the city’s largest theatre, known as ‘Theatre Royal’. It opened its doors to the public as ey as 1837, and has sustained its popularity to date.

Museums

As the city boasts a long history, it is obvious that it also has its share of museums. Newcastle never disappoints a traveler on this account. There are several world class museums in the city, Tyneside, and neighbouring areas, for enticing your historical and anthropological inspirations. These include the Newburn Hall Motor Museum, the Great North Museum, among others.

Art Galleries

For inspiring art, Newcastle offers some of the finest art galleries. Here, pieces of art, by local as well as international artists, are on constant display, in their vibrant glory.