Welcome to Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle upon Tyne is a vibrant city located in the northeast of England. It is the largest city in the region and is known for its rich history, stunning architecture, and lively nightlife. The city is situated on the banks of the River Tyne and is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it an ideal destination for both city breaks and outdoor adventures.

One of the most iconic landmarks in Newcastle upon Tyne is the Tyne Bridge, which spans the River Tyne and connects the city with Gateshead. The bridge was opened in 1928 and is a symbol of the city's industrial heritage. Another must-see attraction is the Newcastle Castle, which dates back to the 12th century and offers stunning views of the city from its rooftop. Other notable landmarks include the St. Nicholas Cathedral, the Grainger Market, and the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art.

Newcastle upon Tyne is also famous for its nightlife, with a wide range of bars, clubs, and restaurants to suit all tastes. The city is home to a thriving music scene, with many local bands and artists performing in venues across the city. Whether you're looking for a quiet drink in a traditional pub or a night out on the town, Newcastle upon Tyne has something for everyone.

Local Schools

School	Details
University Of Newcastle Upon Tyne Higher Education Institutions Head Teacher Professor Chris Day	6 Kensington Terrace Newcastle-Upon-Tyne Tyne And Wear NE1 7RU 1912226000 School Website
University Of Northumbria At Newcastle Higher Education Institutions Head Teacher Professor Andrew Wathey	Ellison Building Ellison Place Newcastle-Upon-Tyne Tyne And Wear NE1 8ST 1912326002 School Website
Royal Grammar School Other Independent School Ages:7-19 Head Teacher Dr Geoffrey Stanford	Eskdale Terrace Newcastle Upon Tyne Tyne And Wear NE2 4DX 01912815711 School Website
Christ Church Cofe Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Sandra Furno	Shieldfield Green Newcastle Upon Tyne Tyne And Wear NE2 1XA 1912328054 School Website
Newcastle Preparatory School Other Independent School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Gemma Strong	6 Eslington Road Jesmond Newcastle Upon Tyne Tyne And Wear NE2 4RH 01912811769 School Website
Newcastle High School For Girls Other Independent School Ages:3-18 Head Teacher Mrs Michael Tippett	Eskdale Terrace Jesmond Newcastle Upon Tyne Tyne And Wear NE2 4DS 01912811768 School Website
Our Lady And St Anne's Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Samantha Henzell	Summerhill Terrace Newcastle-Upon-Tyne Tyne And Wear NE4 6EB 1912325496 School Website
Northern Counties School Non-Maintained Special School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mrs Martin Lonergan	Tankerville Terrace Jesmond Newcastle Upon Tyne Tyne And Wear NE2 3BB 01912815821 School Website
North East Futures Utc University Technical College Ages:14-19 Head Teacher Mr Daniel Sydes-Danvers	Stephenson Square Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 3AS 1919179888 School Website
Callerton Academy Free Schools Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Ms Katie Innes	Blandford Street Newcastle-Upon-Tyne NE1 3BT 1916053835 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Manors Off Trafalgar Street, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE1 6UR 0.37 Miles

Newcastle Neville Street, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE1 5DL 0.64 Miles

Dunston Dunston, Dunston, Tyne And Wear, NE11 9SS 2.18 Miles

Metrocentre Gateshead Metro Centre, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, NE11 9GA 2.62 Miles

Heworth Sunderland Road, Heworth, Tyne And Wear, NE10 0NE 2.84 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Noda Taxi 0191 222 0999 Worswick Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE1 6UN 0.36 Miles
Le Taxis 0191 265 6576 196 Portland Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE2 1DJ 0.49 Miles
La Taxis 0191 287 7777 196 Portland Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE2 1DJ 0.49 Miles
Riverside Online Taxis 0191 260 5257 Quay Point, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE1 6PZ 0.60 Miles
Abc Taxis 0191 232 3636 1-3 Cross Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE1 4XE 0.61 Miles
Gateshead Central Taxis 0191 261 7409 Premier Ldg Lombard Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE1 3AE 0.70 Miles
Noda Taxis 0191 222 1888 Station Office, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE1 5DG 0.70 Miles
Great North Taxis 0191 232 9232 116 Quayside, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE1 3DX 0.71 Miles
Newcastle Minibus Hire 0191 466 1030 Forth Banks, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE1 3PA 0.82 Miles
City Cabs 0191 261 5000 Unit 10/Westmorland Business Centre/41-43 Westmorland Rd, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE1 4EH 0.86 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Barrass Bridge Collection Today available until:18:30 Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Barras Bridge Post Office Collection Today available until:18:30 Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Northumberland Road - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newcastle University No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Percy Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newcastle Branch Post Office Wh Smith (Downstairs) Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Rvi Indoor Box (1) Collection Today available until:18:15 Weekday Last Collection:18:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ellison Place No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pilgrim Street Collection Today available until:18:30 Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Oxford Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pilgrim Street (Goldsmiths) Collection Today available until:18:30 Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Windsor Terrace - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Windsor Tce - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Queen Victoria Road - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St James Street - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Newcastle Medical Centre 0191 2322973	Hotspur Way Intu Eldon Square Newcastle Upon Tyne Tyne & Wear NE1 7XR
North Of Tyne Bcsc	Queen Victoria Road Newcastle Upon Tyne Tyne And Wear NE1 4LP
Appliance Forms Ps25	Information Division Bridge House 152 Pilgrim Street Newcastle-Upon-Tyne NE1 6SN
Thornfields Medical Group	Stoddart Street Shieldfield Newcastle Upon Tyne Tyne And Wear NE2 1AL
Avenue Medical Practice 0191 2810041	Avenue Medical Practice 5 Osborne Avenue Jesmond Newcastle Upon Tyne NE2 1JQ

Local Stores

Newcastle University Union
Kings Walk
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Tyne & Wear
NE1 8QB
01912 610559
Store Website
0.15 miles

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SPAR St James Park
21 Barrack Road
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE4 5TA
01912619887
Store Website
1.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Strachan, Tyson &Amp; Hamilton
36 Heaton Road Newcastle Upon Tyne Northumberland NE6 1SD 0191 265 3998 strachanveterinarygroup@gmail.com Website 1.35 miles
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Firstvets
Cvs Group Plc 371-375 Chillingham Road Heaton Newcastle Upon Tyne Tyne And Wear NE6 5SB 0191 240 0897 kate.macwhirter@firstvets.co.uk Website 1.60 miles

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Newcastle-Upon-Tyne Pdsa Pet Hospital, The Ann Coleman Centre
Ponteland Road Cowgate Newcastle Upon Tyne Tyne And Wear NE5 3AL 0191 214 6800 Website 1.76 miles

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Westway Veterinary Group
4 Kenton Park Shopping Centre Kenton Road Gosforth Newcastle Upon Tyne Tyne And Wear NE3 4RU 0191 284 6633 info@westwayvets.com Website 1.95 miles
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Newcastle-Upon-Tyne Vets4pets Ltd
126 -128 Benton Road Heaton Newcastle Upon Tyne Northumberland NE7 7DX 0191 215 1223 newcastle@vets4pets.com 2.06 miles

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Blythman &Amp; Partners
202 Durham Road Gateshead Tyne And Wear NE8 4JR 0191 478 4042 blythmans5@btconnect.com Website 2.10 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Jesmond Dene Park
Beautiful Victorian Park In The Center Of The Jesmond Area Of Newcastle. Part Of The Ouseburn Parks Area This Park Is A Shining Example Of Victorian Splendor And The Creation Of William Armstrong The Master Industrialist. There Are Numerous Paths And Levels For All Abilities With Waterfalls And Historic Buildings With Excellent Signage And Almost All Accessible To Wheelchairs Or Scooters. Coffee Shop And Gifts With A Petting Zoo Area Are All Available With Free Unrestricted Parking Everyday. Also Surrounded By 3 Other Park Areas Of Equal Beauty With Facilities Of Their Own. Fantastic All Year Round 89 Osborne Rd Lancashire 1.04 miles

Location what3words formal.twins.dollar

Watergate Forest Park
Some Parts Are Paved, Yet Some Are Hilly, Dirt Tracks. It Suits Everyone Really! There’S A Large Lake In The Middle Where The Dogs Can Be Let Off! Watergate Forest Park Car Park Gateshead Lancashire NE11 9RR 2.89 miles Just Off Exit 68 When Heading Northbound On The A1 Through Gateshead. Then Turn Left, Then Second Right. You’Ll Start To See Signs! It’S One Minute From The A1!

Location what3words wicked.times.wheels

Rising Sun Countryside Park
Park With 400 Acres Of Open Space Including A Nature Reserve, Grassland, Woodland Areas And A Lake. Rising Sun Countryside Centre Cafe Whitley Road Newcastle Lancashire UPON TYNE 4.45 miles

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Thornley Wood
Great Off Lead Walk, You Can Join It At Any Point. Lockhaugh Road-Glamis Crescent Lancashire 5.15 miles

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Albany Park Washington
Go For A Lovely Walk Around Albany Park In Washington Where You Can Let Your Dog Off The Lead. After A Lovely Walk You Can Walk Into Concord For A Lovely Coffee In Cafe K9 A Dog Friendly Cafe That Serve Dogs And Human Food And Dog Treats. Located Next To Dragon Vets. Concord House Spout Ln Washington NE37 2AS 5.87 miles Next To Dragon Vets

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Gibside
A Short, Circular Dog Friendly Walk Where You Can Enjoy An Adventure In Gibside's 600 Acre Woodland. NE16 6BG 6.19 miles Entrance On B6314 Between Burnopfield And Rowlands Gill; Follow Brown Signs From A1, Taking Exit On To A694 At North End Of Metrocentre.

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