Travel Guide to Newcastle, Great Britain

It’s a large industrial city located in the lower reaches of the Tyne River. The son of William the Conqueror, Robert II Duke of Normandy, was the founder of the city. First mentions of Newcastle date back to 1080. Initially a new castle was built on the territory of the modern city. The castle was built mainly for the storage of salt and coal mined in the area, but it also gave the name to this city. Besides the fact that the region was rich in metal, salt and coal deposits, it also amazed visitors by the splendor of nature - here are many beautiful lakes and specious meadows.

Newcastle is popular among tourists. This is very cheerful and noisy city. The rest in this city will be definitely loved by those, who love energetic parties - there are plenty of discos, bars and nightclubs in Newcastle. Quite often musical performances are held directly on squares. Naturally, the majority of visitors are young people. The Bigg Market is the best destination for nightlife lovers. The choice is really huge - from modern disco clubs full of modern equipment to small and cozy bars. One of the most popular venues of New Castle is Club Tuxedo Royal, which is opened on the board of the ship.

In addition to noisy parties, the city offers an excellent selection of theater plays. Such well-known troupes like the Royal Shakespeare troupe and the National Opera Troupe often perform in the theaters of Newcastle. Besides this, the city occupies the leading position in Europe by the number of shopping malls and stores. One of the newest and most popular ones is the Eldon Square center. Don’t forget to visit Mertocenter shopping center located near the city as this is one of the most visited centers here. Great restaurants, shops and parties – in Newcastle you will find anything a tourist may need.