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Newcastle features By Alan Jacobs Weekend Getaway from Scotland or London ? - It's well worth the journey many times over. Newcastle is a revelation, totally unexpected and clearly a city to be reckoned with. It has shaken off its post-industrial blues to become a clean and vibrant metopolitan destination. It has everything you could ask for, including fine dining, great shopping and friendly faces on every corner. The general attitude of Newcastle appears to be one of optimism that their town is on its way back to the top. Over the last few years, millions have been invested making many upgrades and new buildings. Including unrivalled shopping. All the well-known shops are represented and also there are many specialist shops which you may have been looking for. For example, ballroom dancing shoes. I was recently in Glasgow looking for ballroom dancing shoes and where did they direct me to - Newcastle! Though I shouldn't be surprised as Newcastle has a selection of diverse shopping to rival London without the pushing and crowds. More pairs of Jimmy-Choos are sold in Newcastle than anywhere else in the country. The people not only take pride in their city but also in the way they dress. This can clearly be seen with the younger crowd who flock to the 'Bigg Market', (The world renowned pub and nightclub centre of the North East) attracting thousands of young people every Friday and Saturday, to dance and enjoy themselves. This scene may be too lively for you, a more upmarket and refined experience can be found all along the Quayside. See our features on Cafe 21 and Malmaison Hotel. Super entertainment complexes mean that there are numerous multi screen cinemas and so you can catch the latest releases, there is also the charming Cinema 'The Tyneside' showing arthouse and retro movies. A choice of casinos for the more adventurous and restaurants to suit every palatte. There is genuinely lots of things for all the family and all tastes. You can stay in the middle of town in a beautiful hotlel or just a few miles away there is a wealth of other attractions including Headlam Hall Spa, Bowes Museum. (See seperate features on right menu) |
