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Sport
Sport
Sport
from across the globe,
attracted by the famous
sights and friendly crowds
they’ll see along the way.
The annual fly past by the
Red Arrows over the Tyne
Bridge is one of the most
iconic images in UK sport.
Great North Run
Newcastle Falcons
mpete
ip,
and play in nearby Gosforth,
just a short Metro ride
from the city centre. The
10,000-capacity stadium,
Kingston Park
, is one of
the best-equipped rugby
stadiums in the country.
Newcastle United, Newcastle Eagles, Newcastle
Falcons
and the
Great North Run
... sport is
integral to Newcastle’s identity. With so much on
offer in the city centre, whether you want to watch
or take part, Newcastle shoots and scores...
Newcastle Eagles
times in 10 years. With
tickets under a tenner
and the team playing in
the city centre at nearby
Northumbria Uni, it’s an
affordable way to see
top-flight sport.
sporting city. The
52,000-
seat stadium
is home to
Newcastle United and the
whole city hears the crowd
roar when Newcastle score.
Keep an eye out for Magpie
fans on match days as they
stream into the stands in
trademark black and white.
St James’ Park
Wednesday afternoon
kickabouts are a student
tradition, especially in
the summer, when the
city’s parks and open
spaces are filled with
impromptu
footie matches
and
Frisbee games
.
The University Intra Mural
sports programme can also
help you form sports teams
with friends and compete
in the Uni league.
Kickabouts
Newcastle University
Sports Centre offers a wide
range of fitness classes,
everything from
aerobics
and
step
, to
yoga
and
zumba
. If you’re a runner,
the Quayside and the city
parks provide picturesque
routes, whether you’re
running
for fun or training
for one of the city’s
many races.
Keep fit
Newcastle’s
d dance house,
providing classes and
studio spaces for everything
from street dance to tap
and ballet. So slip into
something comfortable
and break some shapes.
Dance City
both skirmish in the city.
‘Fresh meat’ intakes let
newbies try this ultra-cool
sport for themselves, so
polish up your quad skates,
strap on some pads and
start thinking about your
derby name...
Roller derby
council-run sports centres,
offering everything from
climbing
and
kayaking
to
martial arts
and
dance
.
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