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In the last decade NewcastleGateshead has transformed itself into one of Europe's most exciting places. For the fourth consecutive year, has claimed its place as the nation's favourite
English city-break destination in The Guardian / Observer Travel Awards, but just what is it that puts this place into the 'world-class' bracket?
World-class arts facilities? The Sage Gateshead is the latest addition to the burgeoning quayside area of NewcastleGateshead, and this centre for music has swiftly established itself as one of the 'must-play' venues for musicians and singers from around the globe. The visual arts are also extremely well catered for with amongst others BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art (the biggest gallery of its kind in the world) and The Laing art gallery hosting exhibitions that cater for every taste
History and architecture? As well as the shiny new venues, galleries and bridges, NewcastleGateshead retains strong connections with its past which can be seen in the medieval city walls, the Norman Castle Keep and the beautiful Grainger Town area: a Georgian 'city of palaces'
Shopping? NewcastleGateshead is famed for its varied array of stores, and in MetroCentre has the biggest shopping and leisure complex in Europe
Events? NewcastleGateshead and surrounding areas boast a year-long programme of festivals and events, so there's always something happening
Nightlife? Whether it's dining out, visiting a theatre or calling into one of the many bars and clubs situated within the city centre, your options are almost limitless!
But perhaps the factor which really elevates NewcastleGateshead to that 'world-class' status, is the people who populate it. 'Geordies' are renowned for their upbeat attitude to life and in the warmth of their welcome have something which truly is second to none
Read more at www.visitnewcastlegateshead.com
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