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United Kingdom : Newcastle - February 2010
Country Code: Dial for United KingdomWhat better way to shake off the winter blues than with a trip to the north-eastern jewel that is Newcastle? Marissa Carruthers dons her winter coat (unusually for a Newcastle lass) and heads out into the city for a taste of Geordie humour, serious shopping and top-class dining, before taking a sneak peak at the Chinese New Year celebrations
Getting around
Newcastle International Airport,
Train: Metros also run directly from the airport to various locations across the city centre. Trains depart every 15 minutes until 11.59pm. The journey from the airport to the city centre takes 20 minutes and a single ticket costs €2,66/£2.10
Taxi: You can pick a taxi up from outside Arrivals. The journey to the city centre will cost about €12/£10 and takes 10 minutes.
Tourist information: Newcastle Tourist Information Centre is at 8-9 Central Arcade in the city centre (tel. ).
CITY CENTRE
With an endless selection of high-street shops, quirky boutiques, classy cocktail bars and cute cafés there’s plenty to keep you busy in the centre of Newcastle. Then catch up on the city’s culture with a stroll down historic Grey Street, lined with stunning Grade II listed buildings.
Sleep soundly – Get a good night’s kip at the Royal Station Hotel (Neville Street, tel. , royalstationhotel.com, rooms from €83/£75), set in the heart of the city.
Must eat – If you enjoy Chinese and Thai food you should check out Stowell Street, where you’ll find an array of restaurants and cafés. If you’re there on 14 February, you’ll get to see the street come to life with a traditional parade, music and dancing to celebrate Chinese New Year.
Must drink – Try Collingwood Street if you’re looking to knock back some cocktails. Head to the tropical-themed Floritas (floritasbar.com) and tuck into the long list of drinks on the menu.
Shop til you drop – If it’s well cut cloth and designer chic you’re after then Cruise (15-17 Princess Square) offers an endless line of labels. Or for quirky boutiques, hit the cobbles of High Bridge.
GOSFORTH
Escape the hustle and bustle of the city in this leafy quarter that’s home to a mix of restaurants, bars and shops.
Sleep soundly – For stylish sleeping, try the The Townhouse Hotel (1 West Avenue, tel. , thetown househotel.co.uk, rooms from €83/£75) – a beautiful converted Victorian townhouse run by two friends who have a real eye for chic.
Culture vultures – View some of the finest contemporary art from established and upcoming artists before having a coffee in the café at Opus Art Gallery (West Avenue).
Must eat – For fine dining, Loch Fyne (West Avenue, tel. ) is a must. This spectacular restaurant, set in a former church, offers a menu packed with sumptuous seafood. Or for a bit of Mediterranean flair, try Adriano’s (90 High Street, tel.).
GATESHEAD AND THE QUAYSIDE
Wrap up and take a stroll along the Quayside. Take in the stunning views of Newcastle’s iconic bridges, enjoy a meal at one of the many restaurants or stop off and have a drink at a bar.
Culture vultures – For unparalleled views of the Tyne and award-winning contemporary architecture, visit The Sage Gateshead (St. Mary’s Square, Gateshead Quays). Enjoy a coffee and then stay for a show in the stunning concert hall.
Must eat – Soak up the smells of the delectable Indian dishes at the upmarket Raval Luxury Restaurant and Bar (Church Street, Gateshead Quays, tel. ). Or for classic cuisine, try renowned chef Terry Laybourne’s Café 21 (Trinity Gardens, Quayside, tel.).
Shop til you drop – Meander in and out of the stalls, selling everything from art and crafts to locally sourced food, that line the Quayside at the Sunday market (10.30am to 4pm).
JESMOND
This quaint suburb boasts a life of its own and is just a stone’s throw from the city centre.
Must eat – Caffé Z (Goldspink Lane, Sandyford, tel.) perfectly combines Italian romance with Hollywood glamour – and the linguine with mussels is delicious.
Dance the night away – Take in the quirky clutter of As You Like It (Archbold Terrace) for a fun-filled evening of entertainment. From live bands to jazz, funk and soul, there’s something for everyone housed over three floors, with four bars and a garden terrace.
Shop til you drop – Hit the quirky Clayton Road for a row of unique boutiques. Don’t miss trendy The Loft at number 12, for labels on the ground floor, a salon on the first and a juice bar in the loft.
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