Facts About Newcastle

  • The select American publication Conde Nast ranked Newcastle as one of the world's top eight cities to visit.
  • It is one of the three cities in the UK with an underground transport system. You can jump on the Metro in the city centre and be on the coast in 20 minutes.

    "Newcastle is supremely elegant and one of the most compelling examples of urban rejuvenation in the entire country" Lonely Planet Great Britain


  • It's affordable and good value for money. As one of Time Magazine's 14 European 'secret capitals' and 'unsung treasures' you will avoid the hyped tourist pricing that exists in many European cities over the summer months. You'll find a social scene that is priced reasonably, giving students the opportunity to indulge in a wide variety of social activities from gallery trips to evenings out at local restaurants and live music events.
    Festival on the tyne

    Vibrant Music

  • It's rich in history. You'll find a Norman castle, a medieval cathedral and impressive nineteenth-century buildings, all making a fascinating contrast to a number of Newcastle's modern, innovative landmarks, telling their own unique story of modern cultural renewal and economic regeneration.
  • It is a gateway to both Edinburgh (1 1/2 hours by train) and London (3 hours by train).

    Historic Castle Keep

    The Tyne Bridge

    Historic Grainger Town