Newcastle University is one of the leading universities in the country with over 17000 students. Its medical school consistently ranks as one of the top medical schools in the UK based on its high level of teaching and research.

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Newcastle

Newcastle is the northernmost city in England with a population of 270 000 people. It is situated in the north east of England on the north bank of the River Tyne.

Travelling to Newcastle By road, Newcastle is on the A1 from London and Edinburgh. By Train, there are frequent trains to major cities including London from Newcastle Central Station. Newcastle Airport has flights to Newcastle from 80 cities around the world. It is one of the fastest growing airports in the UK handling over five million passengers per year.For further information please refer to our Newcastle Airport page.

Sport

Newcastle is home of Newcastle United Football Club, one of the best supported football clubs in England and also the Newcastle Falcons Rugby Union team. For news and comment on NUFC please visit our Newcastle United page. The Great North Run, the world's most popular half-marathon, also starts in Newcastle.

Leisure Activities

Theatres & Venues

The Theatre Royal on Grey Street hosts a variety of shows, including ballet, contemporary dance, drama, musicals and opera. The Royal Shakespeare Company visits annually and there is a traditional Christmas pantomime.Contact the Box Office on 0870 905 5060

Newcastle Arena Currently sponsored by the local commercial radio station Metro Radio, the Metro Radio Arena Newcastle is a 11,000 seat sports and entertainment venue based in Newcastle upon Tyne. It is home to the Newcastle Eagles basketball team and the Newcastle Vipers ice hockey team. The Arena is located on the banks of the river Tyne, close to Central Station and the Tyne and Wear Metro. Telephone 0870 7000 971 for more information.

Newcastle City Hall is one of Newcastle's most unique and prestigious venues. Located in the heart of the city, it hosts concerts, comedy acts and musicals. For more information, please refer to our Newcastle City Hall page.

Angel of The North & Gateshead

The town of Gateshead is on the south side of the River Tyne opposite Newcastle upon Tyne.Gateshead and Newcastle are linked by ten bridges including the Gateshead Millennium Bridge, a foot and cycle bridge spanning the river. The Angel of the North, Gateshead, is steel sculpture of an angel, standing 20 metres tall, with wings 54 metres It stands on a hill overlooking the A1 road into Tyneside. The MetroCentre in Gateshead is the largest indoor shopping centre in Europe.