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Newcastle Upon Tyne isn't the dusty old coal town it used to be. Today, it's buzzing. It's hipster central. The locals, independent-thinking Geordies, are friendly... if you can understand their thick accent! If you knew the Newcastle of the past, you'll be surprised at how trendy the city centre has become and how much is to discover while on holidays in Newcastle. Where to start?

Essentials in Newcastle

Whether you soak up the views of the Tyne, spend your days tasting all the brews on tap, take in a show at the newly built concert hall or visit the lighthouse in nearby Whitley Bay, one thing is for certain: there's no place like Newcastle. What makes this city so great? By far its the locals. Their positive energy, lust for life, (ridiculous) accent and warm-hearted hospitality make you wonder why you've never made a trip here before.

Bridges: Spilt in two by the Tyne River, this city features some pretty astonishing bridges. Thee most famous is Tyne Bridge, built in 1925, at the same time as Sydney's Harbour Bridge. Can you see the resemblance? Nearby is the High Level Bridge from 1849. It was also the world's first road and railway bridge. The newest bridge is the Millennium Bridge which has won several awards for its design.

Castle Garth Keep: Wondering where Newcastle got its name? You can find it hiding somewhere behind the train station. What remains of the city's "new castle" is a chapel. From the roof, you can see all of the Tyne bridges.

Newcastle United FC: Like everywhere else, Newcastle also loves their football. The NUFC is at St James' Park and tickets sell out quick! If you want to see real Geordie spirit, catch a game between Newcastle and their arch-enemies, Sunderland.

Biscuit Factory: It's really not what it sounds like but historically it was a warehouse for making cookies. Today it's a public art gallery, hosting the biggest art store in England. Buy originally works ranging in prince from £20 to thousands upon thousands. Browse and peruse, it's an excellent collection.

Nightlife: There's no denying that Newcastle's thriving hipster culture attests to one thing: a killer nightlife. For DJs check out Digital. The Gate hosts a wide variety of music concerts is the city's biggest entertainment complex. The Sage hosts everything from symphony performances to small-scale theatre.

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Accommodations in Newcastle

There is a wealth of hotels in Newcastle. In the city centre, you'll find hotels with luxury suites, if you're lucky your room might even have a view of the river. Further away from the city are many bed & breakfasts, some in very historical homes. They're charming and a great choice for local hospitality. For something cheaper, try Jesmond, an up and coming neighbourhood with great cafés and shops. While Gateshead is across the river, there are also many hotels in the area, a short metro ride away from all the action. For a bed along the seaside, try Tynemouth, Whitley Bay and North or South Shields.