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Best time to visit Newcastle

It is recommended for travellers to check the weather forecast before they arrive in Newcastle to have the right travel clothes during their trip. Newcastle normally has warm rather than hot summers and cool rather than cold winters. It can be visited throughout the year. July is the hottest month, while the coldest month is January.

Driving tips in Newcastle

Newcastle's prime motorways include A167 (The old Great North Road), A1 (Gateshead Newcastle Western Bypass), A19, A69 and A1058 (Coast Road). The said roads are all in good condition to date. A heavy flow of traffic only arises when there are either road accident(s) and or repairs. Nevertheless, keeping oneself updated with current traffic reports is still highly advised to avoid any inconvenience.

Parking lots around the city are bountiful. Most are open 24/7, good for short and long-term use and are certainly safe complete with securities and security cameras. The price varies pending on the length of stay, location and the company that owns the parking lot one is interested in. Making reservations and or checking for the best parking lot deals online is a good action in securing hassle free a getaway.  Click here for more driving tips in the UK.

Top Attractions in Newcastle upon Tyne

Chinatown is located along Stowell Street. The area is popular for its interesting shops, the Chinatown arch and most especially for its huge collection of Chinese restaurants that serve great tasting Chinese cuisine.

Exhibition Park is a recreational area not too far from the town centre. 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 etc.

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

Grainger Town is an 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.

Great North Museum: Hancock is a natural history and arts museum with several interactive exhibits. The museum is a fine option for anyone who wishes to learn, enjoy and appreciate arts all in one day.

Leazes Park is Newcastle upon Tyne's oldest public park. It was officially opened on the 23rd of December 1873 with style just like most of the parks being built during the time of its foundation. The park is still open today with its restored facilities i.e., its boating lake, bandstands, tennis courts, well maintained grounds and etc.

Theatre Royal is a theatre located along the famous Grey Street. It was opened to the public on the 20th of February 1837 with “The Merchant of Venice” for its first show. The theatre is still active today boasting great variety of performances.

The Castle is an archaeological site famous for its two prime historical buildings (the Castle Keep & the Black Gate) and for being the source of the city's name “Newcastle upon Tyne”.

The Central Station, Collingwood Street, Jesmond and Osborne Road are some of sections in the city of Newcastle that are popular for its pulsating nightlife that contributes to the city's popularity.

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 metre long ship by Charles Algernon Parsons and Joseph Swan's early light bulbs.

The Journal Tyne Theatre is located along the Westgate Road. The theatre is celebrated for its great line up of performances and for being the world's oldest functioning Victorian theatre.