Quick Summary: Newcastle Upon Tyne is located about 300 miles north of London. The city rests on the near to the eastern shores of the British Isles, on the North Sea. The history of the city stretches back to Roman settlements, and was officially named after a castle built by Robert Curthose in 1080. Modern Newcastle is filled with unique restaurants, museums, rich history, and because it is easily walkable it is favored by tourists.


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Newcastle Castle

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Quay and Quayside

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Discovery Museum

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Victoria Tunnel

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Tyne Bridge

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Theatre Royal

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Centre for Life

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Grey’s Monument

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Seven Stories

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Whitley Bay

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Jesmond Dene Park

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Biscuit Factory

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St Nicholas’ Cathedral

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Grainger Market

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The Literary & Philosophical Society

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Washington Old Hall

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Jam Jar

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Olive and Bean

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Ernest

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Blake’s Coffee House

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