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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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 State of the art health and fitness club |
5 St Ann's Road Quayside Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE1 2BH United Kingdom +44 191 261 4664 http://www.bannatyneleisure.com |
Health and fitness clubs seem to be springing up everywhere these days, and Bannatyne's is one of the newest and best equipped on Tyneside. It boasts a number of superb facilities, including a 20 metre pool, two gyms full of cardio-vascular and resistance equipment and free weights, a fitness studio, a spa/sauna/steam room, beauty treatment rooms, and vertical sun beds. Added to this are personal trainers, a number of different fitness classes, a lounge and cafe bar, facilities for children, and free car parking. The membership fees, currently at £200 per year, are not the cheapest around, but you get what you pay for. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Preserved Jacobean buildings on the Quayside |
41-44 Sandhill Quayside Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE1 3JF United Kingdom +44 191 269 1200 |
The house is actually two 16th and 17th century houses which once belonged to merchants who lived on the Quayside close to where the Swing Bridge is now sited. The buildings are essentially unfurnished, but many original architectural features remain. One of the houses is a rare and unusual example of Jacobean domestic architecture. Bessie Surtees, a well known local figure in 17th century Newcastle, apparently eloped through a window to marry John Scott, a young man of whom Bessie's father disapproved, but who later became Lord Eldon, a prominent local landowner whose name is remembered in the Eldon Square Shopping Centre. English Heritage currently use part of the property as offices. Admission: free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Part of the New Castle |
Castle Garth Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE1 1RQ United Kingdom +44 191 261 5390 |
The Black Gate was originally built (at a cost of GBP500) between 1247 and 1250, under the orders of Henry III, to strengthen the entrance to the castle. Once the castle ceased to have any strategic importance in the middle ages, the gatehouse was put to a number of uses. In the 17th century two new stories were added, and it was converted into tenements. Until recently it housed a bagpipe museum (now moved a few miles up the A1 to become the Morpeth Bagpipe Museum), and it is currently the headquarters of the Society of Antiquaries of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Non-members may be allowed to visit by permission of the society's chief librarian. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Medieval friary with modern uses |
North East Civic Trust Monk Street Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE1 4XN United Kingdom +44 191 232 9279 |
Blackfriars is a restored 13th-century friary in Newcastle city centre. These tranquil buildings served as a monasterial retreat for some 300 years until King Henry VIII decided that he wanted a divorce in 1539. After this the monasteries were dissolved and Blackfriars was converted into a series of meeting rooms and almshouses for the destitute. Some parts of the building continued to house the poor up until the 1930s. Restored in the 1980s, Blackfriars now houses a range of craft workshops. A gallery and a shop retailing their products are open to the public. Blackfriars also has an exhibition which details the history and development of Newcastle. A large grassy courtyard contrasts with the buzz of city life that surrounds the area, and this space is an occasional host to outdoor theatre events. A section of the old Town Walls also stands close to the site. Admission: Free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Tourist Information Centre |
Main Concourse Central Station Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE1 5DL United Kingdom +44 191 230 0030 |
This busy Information Centre is prominently located on the railway station's main concourse. The usual range of services are offered including: accommodation booking (no fee), events information, and details of key attractions in the city and surrounding area. There is a wide range of free leaflets and brochures. Enthusiastic and chatty staff, who have a genuine in-depth knowledge of the region and its amenities, provide a first class service, and will call on the expertise of others if stuck. The office is open on Bank Holidays. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The world's first tilting bridge |
St Mary's Church Oakwellgate Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE8 2AU United Kingdom +44 191 477 5380 http://www.gateshead-quays.com |
The pedestrian and cycle crossing links Newcastle Quayside with the major redevelopment projects such as the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, and the Gateshead Music Centre on Gateshead Quays. It is the first tilting bridge in the world, and is designed to resemble a blinking eyelid when it is raised to permit ships to pass beneath. The bridge forms part of a one mile circular riverside walk taking in the Swing Bridge to the west. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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World Heritage Site |
The A69 between Newcastle and Carlisle runs parallel to Hadrian's Wall Newcastle upon Tyne, NBL NE99 1DX United Kingdom http://www.hadrians-wall.org |
The Romans built Hadrian's Wall in about AD122, defining the northernmost limit of the Roman Empire in Britain at that time. It ran 73 miles, coast to coast, and consisted of a stone built wall around seven metres high with a ditch to the north and a bigger bank and ditch earthwork (the Vallum) to the south. Turrets, milecastles, and forts were built at regular intervals. The course of the wall ran from Segedunum at Wallsend on the East Coast through Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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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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Ancient church with interesting history |
Newgate Street Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE1 5SS United Kingdom +44 191 222 0259 |
This ancient church is pleasantly set among trees in the centre of Newcastle. Originally built in the 12th century with Roman stones, the passing centuries have seem numerous changes to its structure. There are many outstanding features. For example the chancel arch dates back to the 13th century, it is a wide arch with chevron (Norman) ornamentation. There is an impressive Luca Giordano painting, stained glass windows, and the choir stalls are of Austrian oak, also a 15th century font cover which has been designated by some as the finest in Britain. During the English civil war a cannon was mounted on top of the belfry and the firing of this gun so weakened the structure that it became unsafe to ring the bells. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Catholic cathedral built by Pugin. |
Clayton Street West Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE1 5HH United Kingdom +44 191 232 6953 |
St Mary's was built by the architect, Pugin, who was a convert to Catholicism and produced his designs after a brief visit to Newcastle. It opened in 1844. The domineering 222 foot high spire was however designed by Hamson. A tour of this interesting church should take approximately 45 minutes. The best view of the exterior is said to be from the vehicle exit at the Central railway station (opposite). Of special note are the three large east facing windows with their fine decorative tracery. There is a pleasant tea room serving snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. 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 |
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