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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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 Newcastle United |
St James Blvd Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4ST United Kingdom +44 0191 261 1571 http://www.nufc.co.uk |
Home of the Newcastle United Football Club, St James Park is the oldest football stadium in North East England, with games dating back to 1880. With a capacity of over 52,000 fans from all over Europe enjoy the rowdy and wild atmosphere of national and international football games. Stadium tours are available and include a look at the corporate boxes, the highest point, dugouts, changing rooms and media suite. Tours generally operate W-Su from noon-2p. Check website for tour details and prices, along with game schedules and further information. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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