The diamond of the north, Newcastle has come a long way since the decline of heavy industry in the '80s. The city has been reborn as the trendy cultural capital of the northeast, known for its nightlife, brown ale and as the host of the world's biggest half marathon.

First stop on your tour of the city should be the Quayside, whether it's to view the latest exhibition at the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art, party hard with the locals, catch a concert at Norman Foster's latest creation The Sage, or take in the magnificent view of the bridges spanning the river Tyne, connecting Newcastle to the north with Gateshead in the south.

nice friendly people but I don't remember it as sunny as in this picture.

Absolutely great! Never met anyone who's been here and had a bad time. There are loads of great bars and clubs and there is always something going on any day of the week!
Stay away from the Bigg Market unless seriously intoxicated and don't make eye contact with the charvas

cold and wet