The underrated UK city with £5 train ride across miles of some of the North's best beaches
The beaches around Newcastle offer a diverse range of experiences, from bustling and family-friendly to quiet and secluded.
An underrated city with a rich history and vibrant culture boasts some of the best beaches in the North.
Newcastle Upon Tyne, commonly known as Newcastle, is a city situated on the northern bank of the River Tyne, about 8.5 miles (14 kilometers) from the North Sea.
The city is a part of the metropolitan county of Tyne and Wear.
Accessible via the Metro for a day ticket of just £5, the city has sweeping and endless stretches of beaches at Tynemouth and Whitley Bay.
The beaches around Newcastle offer a diverse range of experiences, from bustling and family-friendly to quiet and secluded.
Whether you are looking for surfing, swimming, scenic walks, or simply relaxing by the sea, there is a beach to suit every preference near Newcastle upon Tyne.
One can experience Newcastle’s Victorian heritage (and extensive outer woodlands) by spending the night in Jesmond Dene House.
The Grade-II listed Arts and Crafts building boasts charming views and a fine dining menu, at very competitive prices. A one-night stay starts at £90.
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Travellers have left impressive reviews on the travel forum, TripAdvisor, where they shared their experiences.
One user said: "Newcastle is one of those cities that is worth visiting once. I'm not sure if it merits repeat visits as you can cover pretty much everything in a weekend. It is much more impressive than the 'its grim up North' image.
"Much of the city center dates from the 1830s and has beautifully preserved streets and buildings - especially the collection of streets around the Grey Monument. The Theatre Royal is a gem and has frequent visits from the RSC. There are lots of shopping centres if that appeals to you/ The locals are genuinely friendly and welcoming. Easygoing and chatty.
"Drawbacks include the lack of top-notch restaurants, and much of the nightlife revolves around drinking your head off. Every pub seems to have crazy special offers. There are quite a lot of stags and hens which gets a bit tiresome too."
A second user commented: "I was in Newcastle 4 weeks ago on a stag weekend. I heard it was a good spot to have them but I didn't realise how good until I experienced it for myself. Newcastle facilitates for stag and hen weekends and I would recommend it to anyone."