Newcastle and the north east in general has experienced something of a resurgence over the last decade. It’s had millions of pounds of investment to encourage businesses into the region and to completely redevelop the city centre making it among the best locations in the united kingdom to live and work. There are plenty of reasons to visit Newcastle and it’s been voted the United kingdom’s favourite city break for four consecutive years in The Guardian/Observer travel prizes. In fact Newcastle has so many great attractions it’s hard to know where to begin but let’s start with sport. Newcastle soccer fans are renowned all around the nation and given that their team is back in the Premier League there’ll be followers from all over the country rushing to St James’s Park every weekend. A different event which draws in 1000′s of men and women from all around the country is the Great North Run. It is held every year and raises an incredible number of pounds for lots of different charitable organizations. Shopping in Newcastle is something of a hobby for its residents and it is not hard to see why. The MetroCentre has the largest shopping centre and complex in Europe with a host of prime big brands in one location. With the Newcastle Quayside Market opening up in July 2010 along with the already established Grainger market, Jesmond market and the Farmers & Country market you’ll be hard pressed not to pick up a bargain somewhere. Newcastle’s nightlife is famous all over the UK and there is something for everyone to enjoy. The Quayside and the Bigg market attract a lively, youthful crowd but for the slightly more mature you will find a large number of traditional pubs, theatres and good quality eating places. Of course no trip to Newcastle could possibly be called complete without trying one bottle of Newcastle Brown Ale or a trip to the brewery where it is made. As you might expect from a modern and dynamic city there’s a excellent choice of hotels in Newcastle to select from. One of the best hotels in Newcastle is the Rosebery Hotel in Jesmond. The Rosebery is a family run motel and a warm welcome is guaranteed. Located in a quiet suburb only 5 minutes from the bustling city center it offers affordable accommodation in an exclusive setting. Rooms in the hotel meet the needs of families of up to six as well as a single and double rooms. There is a totally free carpark for the use of guests at the hotel and every morning you will be treated to one of the best breakfasts in the north of England.

Newcastle has gone through something of a transformation within the last decade and it’s now the leading center for tourism and business in the north east of England. Millions of pounds of investment have revitalized the city centre transforming it into an appealing place to live and work and helped to produce 1000s of new jobs. Newcastle’s status as one of the best destinations in the uk to visit is demonstrated by the fact that it’s won the Guardian best city break for the last 4 years. In fact Newcastle features so many excellent sights it is hard to know where to begin but why don’t we begin with sport. The north east is famous around the country because of its sporting fanatacism and with Newcastle again in the Premier league there will be thousands of football fans making the journey to Newcastle and St James’s Park. Another event which attracts thousands of people from all over the country is the Great North Run. It is held each year and raises millions of pounds for many different charitable organizations. If you love shopping then you’ll undoubtedly love a visit to Newcastle. The MetroCentre has the largest shopping centre and complex in Europe with a host of prime big brands under one roof. If you prefer a more boutique shopping experience you’ll find plenty of smaller more individual stores at Jesmond Market and also the brand new Newcastle Quayside Market. The Farmers & Country marketplace held at the weekends is another great place to shop. Newcastle’s nightlife is famous across the UK and there’s something for everyone to enjoy. The Quayside and the Bigg market attract a lively, younger crowd but for the slightly more mature you will find a large number of traditional pubs, theatres and top quality eating places. And of course no trip to Newcastle would be complete with out sampling the legendary Newcastle Brown Ale at least one time. There’s a choice of excellent hotels in Newcastle to stay in while you’re enjoying your trip to the city. You can find everything from five star hotels to small bed and breakfasts and guest houses.

Newcastle has gone through something of a transformation within the last decade and it’s now the leading centre for tourism as well as business in the north east of England. Millions of pounds of investment have rejuvenated the city centre transforming it into an appealing place to live and work and also helped to create thousands of new jobs. Newcastle has been voted the Uk’s very best city break for four years in a row in the Guardian travel awards and it is not hard to see why. In fact Newcastle has got so many terrific attractions it’s difficult to know where to start but why don’t we start with sport. Newcastle football fans are legendary all around the country and given that their team is back in the Premier League there will be followers from all over the country flocking to St James’s Park every saturday. The Great North Run that is held each year is another occasion that attracts thousands of participants and spectators and raises hundreds of thousands for charity. If you like shopping then you will unquestionably love a visit to Newcastle. The MetroCentre has the largest shopping centre and complex in Europe with a host of leading name brands in one place. Should you prefer a more boutique shopping experience you will discover lots of smaller more individual stores at Jesmond Market as well as the brand new Newcastle Quayside Market. The Farmers & Country market held at the week-ends is another superb place to shop. Newcastle’s night life is famous all over the UK and there’s something for everybody to enjoy. The Quayside and the Bigg market attract a energetic, young crowd and for the slightly more mature there are dozens of traditional pubs, theatres and high quality places to eat. Needless to say no visit to Newcastle could be called complete without trying one bottle of Newcastle Brown Ale or a visit to the brewery where it is made. When you plan your trip you will discover a selection of top quality hotels in Newcastle in which to stay. From B&B’s to five star hotels there is accommodation to suit every pocket and I can personally recommend the Rosebery Hotel in Jesmond as a superb place to stay.