Flights from Southampton to Newcastle

Enjoy your holiday by the waters at Newcastle

The city of Newcastle is a lovely city by the waters of the river Tyne. It bursts with lots of nice activities to do, restaurants and lively nightlife especially at Bigg Market and the Quayside area. There is also some rich history hidden in its amazing architecture and culture.

Newcastle highlights

Newcastle experiences an oceanic climate but the climate is a bit milder than other cities at similar latitude. Thus, summers and wintersare mild making it a great destination throughout the year. The city is on the leeward side of the North Pennies, which makes it one of the driest cities in the UK. There are many fun activities in Newcastle. They include visiting places of interest, holidays and festivals. In February, Chinatown celebrates the Chinese New Year. You can also visit the lively, annual comedy festival at NewcastleGateshead. In addition, the April beer festival is a time to indulge in fun. The city also celebrates the August Bank Holiday at Newcastle Mela, which is a fun-filled two days of rich Asian music and arts.

Things to know before you travel

If you are lost or in need of local information, one of the tourist information centres can help. There is one at the airport and another conveniently located in the city centre.

Local information: arrival, accommodation and transport

The airport is located about six miles from the city centre. You may use a taxi or metro transportation. It takes about 20 minutes to the city centre, which costs around £3.60 when using metro transport and approximately £15 if you opt for a taxi.

Newcastle has a well-developed public transport system. Moving from one point in the city to the other is quite convenient. You may use metro transport that costs from £1.40 or DaySaver service from around £2.60. Taxis are rare at weekends. You may also walk around the city or get around by bike.

The cost of living is considerably lower than that of London. A meal costs around £10 while a pint of beer costs as low as £3.20. There are various local accommodation options depending on your budget. You can get a cheap hotel for around £15 and a for star hotel double room at around £75. Enjoy your visit to Newcastle.