Explore . . .
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There’s enough in
Newcastle to keep you
busy all year round but
don’t let our city centre
attractions stop you
exploring further afield.
Unspoilt beaches
,
wild and wonderful
countryside
, and
World
Heritage Sites
are on
your doorstep. And our
fantastic transport links
mean that student city
breaks are closer than
you think...
Angel of
the North
Take a trip to see one of
visitors to the region for
nearly 20 years. If you’re
coming from the South
via the A1, keep your
eyes peeled...
Durham
Edinburgh
Even further
...
enough in advance.
Check online for trips
to
Barcelona
,
Paris
,
Amsterdam
and more.
Hadrian’s Wall
ks the
frontier.
The Wall is still visible in
places in the city but the
best way to experience
this
World Heritage Site
is to set off into the
countryside, where forts
e a glimpse
into life in Roman Britain.
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Just
25 minutes away
by Metro
, the coastal
towns of
Whitley Bay
and
Tynemouth
are
easily accessible and
provide a wealth of
seaside delights:
boasting three Blue
Flag beaches, fish and
chips, surf lessons, ice
cream, an aquarium,
craft markets and more...
1
.
Take a surf
lesson
Tynemouth Longsands
is
the home beach for many
of the UK’s top pro surfers.
This curved golden bay
is a popular place to learn
to surf and a number
of
qualified surf schools
provide lessons for people
of all abilities. If you don’t
fancy getting wet, watch
the action from the brilliant
3
.
Let’s go fly
a kite
The long and relatively
empty beaches are great
for
kite flying
,
Frisbee
and
volleyball
. So grab some
friends and have fun.
If you’re feeling brave,
Explore . . .
‘Newcastle lives up
to the hype’
‘
Rob, Chemical
Engineering
2
.
Stroll along
the prom
Grab a bag of chips from
Whitley Bay
seafront and
enjoy them as you stroll
along the prom towards
the deliciously
retro
h
lkers
go by, or join them and
the coast
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