Newcastle-upon-Tyne - The Best Night out in Britain

The city of Newcastle-upon-Tyne lies in the North East of England on northern bank of the River Tyne facing its twin Gateshead to the South. Both cities have a long history of rivalry, but this is now largely ceremonial, and to a fair extent, they are now considered to be a single place, and thanks to the various bridges over the Tyne, it is very easy to get from one to the other in order to enjoy the various things that are on offer in them.

Newcastle-upon-Tyne is well known as a major sporting and nightlife center, but it also offers a great deal of interesting attractions that will appeal to visitors of all ages including museums, theatres, and even a theme park. It lies within easy reach of the North Sea Coast, and within less than an hour of the city you can find yourself in Scotland, or in one of the sleepy country villages that surround the city and offer a striking contrast with its fast paced lifestyle.

Perhaps the most recognizable landmark in Newcastle is the famous arched Tyne Bridge. This steel structure is one of the largest bridges of its type, and was in fact the model that was used to develop the similar (but much larger) Sydney Harbor Bridge in Australia that shares its shape. A new foot bridge, The Gateshead Millennium Bridge was opened in the year 2000, and this has been designed to complement its older neighbor with the same graceful curves, although this newer bridge opens in order to let ships pass underneath it.

Newcastle famously has 365 pubs and bars -- one for every night of the year, and the city has recently become a very popular destination for people looking for a great night out. The city center is very relaxed and especially during the summer, provides a pleasant back drop for a night out enjoying yourself.

One of the most famous things about Newcastle is the football team, Newcastle United. The team is supported almost religiously by the locals, and although they have recently struggled to achieve any trophies, they remain one of the largest clubs in the country, and regularly attract crowds in excess of 60,000 to their vast stadium in St James' Park. If you are in the city when they are playing a game against one of their big local rivals such as Sunderland, or Middleborough, then it is a great idea to try and get tickets, as the atmosphere in the stadium will be electric.