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Newcastle Airport is an international airport that is located within the village of Woolsington, Newcastle upon Tyne City, Tyne and Wear County, England, United Kingdom and for stellite navigation the postcode is NE13 8BZ. It lies northwest of the city of Newcastle upon Tyne and primarily serves the whole of Tyne and Wear, Cumbria and Northumberland. The facility opened on the 26th of July 1935 with only a grass runway until it grew larger and better throughout time. The airfield today is one of the United Kingdom's largest and busiest airports. Amongst is well-loved facilities are its airport lounges, safe and secure parking spaces, shopping area, prayer room, business services and games and leisure facilities.

Newcastle airport is a very child friendly airport. Whether your little ones want to go and buy their favourite comic or get some treats from Biza (tax and duty free, of course), there are many ways to keep your children entertained. And of course the great view of the airfield from the departure lounge - a perfect spot to watch planes navigate the skies, and keep everyone of any age fascinated.

Top Attractions nearby Newcastle Airport:

Exhibition Park is a recreational area not too far from the town centre of Newcastle upon Tyne. It is a good place to unwind with family and friends. Among its many facilities are two croquet lawns, a basketball court, a boating lake, tennis courts, a skate park, boats for rent and etcetera.

Grainger Market is an indoor market that was built around the year 1835 at the centre of Newcastle upon Tyne. The building is famous for being a good venue to shop for affordable fresh meat, fish, vegetables, fruits, handicrafts, cakes, pastries, breakfast, hardware and etcetera. It is also known for homing the world's smallest Marks and Spencer store.

Grainger Town is a historical area amidst the city of Newcastle upon Tyne named after Richard Grainger. The site is well known for its classic roads, monuments and architectures that cover 36 hectares of land. Its most famous picturesque street is the Grey Street that homes several high-end fashion stores.

Newcastle's Chinatown sits along Stowell Street. The area is popular for its interesting shops, the Chinatown arch and its huge collection of Chinese restaurants that serve great tasting Chinese cuisine.

Theatre Royal is a theatre located along the famous Grey Street of Grainger Town in Newcastle upon Tyne. It was opened to the public on the 20th of February 1837. "The Merchant of Venice" is the theatre's first show. The venue is still very active today and boasts wide variety of performances all year round.

The Angel of the North dominates the sky near the A1 in Gateshead rising up 20 metres. It receives over 150,000 visitors a year and since it's construction in 1998 by Antony Gormley it has become on of the most talked about pieces of public art. With a wingspan almost the same as a jumbo jet and standing at the same height as four double decker buses the Angel of the North is well worth viewing.

The Discovery Museum is a local history and science museum located in Blandford Square, Newcastle upon Tyne. It is one of England's biggest free museums and is popular for its magnificent exhibits i.e., the 34 metro long ship by Charles Algernon Parsons and Joseph Swan's early light bulbs.

Life Science Centre encompasses exhibitions, events, theatre shows and the biggest planetarium in the North of England. They are award winning and are full of amazing exhibitions, activities and events that will please everyone.