Biased because this is where I’m from and, without doubt, its a Wow Wow Wow ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ . . . aye, for sure like, world class. But . . . if I put my neutral hat on and make an assumption that those visiting the Toon (familiar name for Newcastle) are not there just for the purely belta lash, I’d say its worth a visit for the following reasons:
✅ Newcastle has a great reputation for its friendly locals. Often ranks top amongst trusted and friendly accents (which is why they put all the call centre there . . . and who doesn’t love imitating the accent) and you do tend to find people much friendlier up north
✅ Elegant city centre that is amped by the dramatic quayside river area. Grey Street for example is one of the most photographed streets in the UK and the Quayside’s 7 iconic bridges give a focal point that many cities in the UK lack
✅ There are 3 genuinely wow factor spots within an hour drive of Newcastle itself that rival anything in the rest of the UK – the Northumberland Coast and the dramatic views of Bamburgh Castle in particular, the magical old town of Durham with its incredible views of the Cathedral and Castle, and hiking Hadrian’s Wall
✅ Oh . . . and the lash. Locals and visitors alike will quote ad-nauseam that the Toon is regularly voted one of the best places for a night out in the world. And that may only be a minor exaggeration. The combination of the fun-loving locals, a major student population with the two universities based in the city and Newcastle’s reputation as a stag-do destination all come together to generate a fun night out
If you’ve got only a day (in summer!), I’d recommend the below as a full-day itinerary to get the best of the place.