Visiting Newcastle In England
The city of Newcastle is situated in the north-east of England, and is one of the most underrated cities in the whole of Europe. It has a rich history, with the naming of the city being just one of many interesting facts. Newcastle was almost wiped of the map as a result of a Norman invasion in 1080 AD, but it was salvaged by the one of William the Conquerors sons, who recognized the strategic benefits of its location, and erected a wooden castle on the spot where the town used to stand – hence the name New Castle (which was later made into one word).
In addition to an intriguing history, Newcastle also offers many sights to see and things to experience. It is this mix of fun and historical significance which have made it so popular, despite its relatively far distance from the rest of the UK’s most popular cities. These are a few of the highlights…
- Hadrian’s Wall is a stone and timber structure that stretches the whole width of northern England. It was built by the Roman Emperor to mark the northern frontier of the Roman Empire and to act as a deterrent to the Scots, who regularly tried to extend the Scottish boundary southwards. The wall is easily accessible from Newcastle (it can even be seen from some parts of the city), and you can take a guided tour on which you will be told in-depth accounts of the many fierce battles that have taken place there.
- Grainger Town is an area of Newcastle designed and built by the celebrated builder and developer Richard Grainger. It has a central conservation area of about 36 hectares which contains around four hundred and fifty buildings, of which, two hundred and forty four are listed, twenty nine are grade one and forty nine are grade two. It is the most scenic area of the city and one particular street, Greys Street, has been voted as the most beautiful street in Britain.
- The Angel of the North is a sculpture that was designed by internationally renowned sculptor Antony Gormley. It was built in the mid-1990s with financial backing from the United Kingdom’s National Lottery fund. It is the UK’s largest sculpture and is thought to be the world’s largest angel structure. Probably due to its location, it is one of the most viewed pieces of art in the world. It is seen by ninety thousand people everyday, or thirty three million per year!
As well as those attractions, you will also find a wide range of theaters, museums, shopping malls, etc. to entertain you whilst you are in Newcastle. If you are in the UK, it is certainly worth putting in the effort to visit Newcastle – you will not be disappointed!
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