A Useful Guide To Excellent Byker, Newcastle

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By: Leonida Delinoise

Newcastle has constantly boasted of its roots, being a city that startedas a Roman settlement centuries ago. Today, Newcastle revives its roots in history with many museums and parks consecrated to its heritage, as well as keeping with the times with their unpretentious architecture and entertainment. Visitors to Newcastle does enjoy numerous assorted areas of fun, entertainment, and learning, no matter whether they are young or old.

Newcastle is a excellent place to do business in, or to travel to for relaxation, and to enjoy its enriching and fantastic heritage.

Whenever one thinks of Newcastle, one thinks of the Tyne Bridge which links Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead. It was originally designed by Mott, Hay, and Anderson who also designed the Forth Road Bridge. The bridge was then built by Dorman Long and Co. The Tyne Bridge was also featured in the movie 'Goal,' which is about Santiago Munez, an aspiring football player who tried out for the Newcastle United Football Club.

Another place of interest is definitely St. James Park, the home stadium of Newcastle United. The large stadium can fit up to 52,387 fans, making it the third largest stadium in the Premier league.

When one visits Newcastle, the first thing they have to visit is the Tyne Bridge. The bridge is so famous that many people revise their travel plans just to visit Newcastle while taking the bridge from Gateshead.

The nightlife in Newcastle is also very interesting. The pub culture is as popular here as anywhere in England, and the atmosphere is as magnificently dark and suave, as it is depicted in movies.

Of course, there is no forgetting the football. St. James Park is one of the most famous stadiums in England. While tickets are a bit hard to grab a hold of, they are probably worth the time and the money, as the football culture in Newcastle is one of the most interesting ones in all England.

There also exist several exquisite restaurants and food stalls in Newcastle upon Tyne. One specific place of interest is the Black Bull Public House, which is one of the most famous pubs in all Newcastle upon Tyne. It is famous on football match days and apparently offers some of the best beer in the whole city. Testimonies from match-goers state that Black Bull provides a good match experience that doesn't require one to visit St. James Park.

A good restaurant in Newcastle is Comfort Food Co Ltd. The food is well cooked and well presented according to testimonies. The restaurant also offers wine. The restaurant is usually half full by 9 pm, so tourists should try to get there early to avoid the rush.

For entertainment in Newcastle, you will definitely want to try the Theatre Royal. Boasting the finest in shows, song, and dance, you'll be enthralled with the talent you find within its walls. For museum lovers, the Museum of Antiquities is an archaeological museum, said to be the very best in the area. Here, you will find artefacts that have a date from between 6000BC to 1600AD, as well as discoveries straight from Roman Times.

The Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle is the place to check for events in the city. Here is where they hold boxing matches, children's shows, hockey games, and much more. At the Metro Radio Arena, there will always be something for everyone to enjoy!

Newcastle is a great place to visit, one where you will learn much and enjoy yourself at the same time. With so much to do and see, you will wish you had all the time in the world to explore the magnificence that is Newcastle.