Newcastle in the North East part of England is a favorite location for people looking for a short break. There are lots of different things to do and see as you would expect in most cities with a good selection of shopping, evening entertainment and eating places.

Newcastle has very good nightlife with ample clubs as well as a converted ferry which is now a night club providing seven areas of different types of music. There is a good choice of dining options providing outstanding food of different types ranging from the usual Indian and Italian to excellent small bistros. If you do not want to go clubbing there is normally other options either a large music or show event in the Metro Radio Arena or one of the other favorite venues.

The shops in Newcastle city center are acceptable however nearly all serious shoppers will go to nearby Gateshead to the Gateshead Metrocentre, which is by far the largest shopping area in the region. You will discover all the usual major brand shops as well as umpteen other local ones so you will have lots of options to spend you money.

Getting to Newcastle is simple as there are a few options to take you there. Bus is usually the cheapest choice and will take you to the coach station in the city center. Going by rail is also a possible option however it can be more costly than the coach. Traveling by rail is direct from London and any other main rail station on the East Coast rail line. The other alternative for a trip to Newcastle from within Britain is to travel by car. Newcastle is only around a 3 hours drive from Manchester and you can get there from Leeds in about two hours.

Getting to Newcastle by plane is normally the quickest option and in many cases if you get a cheap airline ticket it can in reality work out similar to the train fare. This all depends on when you book your flights and the days and times when you go.

There are lots of different accommodation alternatives in Newcastle and it is simple to find a great deal for a hotel in the heart of Newcastle providing you with access to all that Newcastle has to offer. Make the most of your trip and plan ahead you will not only save cash but you will have a better stay.