Newcastle is the new cosmopolitan city break.
One of the top spots for a weekend break, Newcastle has so much to offer.Newcastle, which is in the northeast of England, is a very popular destination for city breaks and long weekend style trips. Newcastle is easily and quickly accessible from London's Heathrow Airport, with several flights each day. Situated on the River Tyne, the city has developed a cosmopolitan feel, popular with young and old alike as it has something for everybody. The city has reinvented itself over the last few years and is now a popular destination, featuring new and stylish architecture, trendy coffee shops and designer boutiques. Newcastle is easy to get around thanks to an efficient public transport system.
A must for anyone visiting Newcastle is the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art. This diverse and ever changing art centre is set in an iconic building, a reminder of Newcastle's industrial past, on the south bank of the River Tyne. It showcases new and local artists as well as national exhibitions. Admission is free and well worth a visit, with something for children as well as adults.
The centre also features a learning section, which houses interesting art and cultural information and offers things to do for a variety of groups. For example, if you want to find out more about what is happening for community groups, you can access the easy to navigate and colourful website. Here you can find out about youth groups, which educates young people about art and the Baltic; Artist led studio sessions and group tours are also available. The Baltic has been designed to involve everyone, regardless of background, passion for art or age and has done so to a very high standard.
