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 A medieval church of merit |
Pilgrim Street Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE1 3UF United Kingdom +44 191 261 2457 |
The medieval All Saints Church was rebuilt in 1786-96 by local architect, David Stephenson and is well worth visiting. It has a spire which dominates the skyline, while inside there is much to catch the eye - the woodwork is solid mahogany, and the stained glass and brass plate are of great architectural merit. The church sits proudly on the high bank of the river and has views over the Quayside and the Tyne Bridge. It is open daily all year round but the opening hours do vary so check before travelling. Parking is available near by - at Broadchare and Quayside or City Road multi-storey. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Photo: Clive Marshall |
 Photo: Peter Kelson |
 Services for tourists and locals |
Central Exchange Buildings 132 Grainger Street Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE1 5AF United Kingdom +44 191 277 8000 |
Lost your bearings? Need accommodation? Want to know what's on and where to go to find it? The Newcastle Information Centre brings together the city's tourism services in a well-equipped, state of the art premises in the heart of the city in one of UK's best preserved Edwardian shopping arcades, the Central Arcade. The Information Centre provides a welcoming personal service for visitors and locals alike. The centre offers transport information, accommodation booking anywhere in the UK, tourist information and leaflets, tickets for local events and theatres, maps, books, and posters, and a great range of souvenirs—from glassware to teddy bears. Full wheelchair access is available, and there is an induction loop for the hard of hearing. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Small cathedral with rare lantern tower |
St Nicholas Square Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE1 1PF United Kingdom +44 191 232 1939 |
The Church of St Nicholas was built as a church in the 14th century, on the site of an earlier Norman church, next to the Castle that gives Newcastle its name. The lantern tower (also known as a crown spire) was added in the 15th century and is one of only four in Britain. It was in 1882 that the church became a cathedral when the Diocese of Newcastle was created. Much of the interior furnishing dates from that period, though there are interesting earlier details such as a 15th century font, a mediaeval window and a range of memorials and wall tablets. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Ian Scott  |
 Photo: drycats |
 Photo: Neil Aiston |
 Photo: Andrew Beeston |
 Photo: John K Tan |
 Photo: Craig Newby |
 Photo: aidan mcraethomson |