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Post by Tulipana on Jun 10, 2014 5:02:58 GMT -5
For work I am traveling to Newcastle soon.
Now, I have the freedom to chose what I want to do, but don't know where to start.
I'd like to visit an area that has quirky shops, cafés and restaurants (and steer clear a little from the H&M, Zara shopping streets), modern architecture, historie etc is also what I like.
Any advice?
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Post by HalcyonDaze on Jun 10, 2014 5:10:18 GMT -5
I'm going to dream you mean the Newcastle just north of Sydney!
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Post by weeg on Jun 10, 2014 5:25:37 GMT -5
Nah, she obviusly means Newcastle-under- Lyme. My old 'hood.
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Post by Tulipana on Jun 10, 2014 5:54:37 GMT -5
Oh, if only that was true HD! Must find a travel gig to sponsor that!! But yeah, it's Newcastle-upon-Tyne and I would love to do something different than what most Dutch people do there: shopping in big malls. So, kinda looking for quirky craft shops, vintage places, boutique beers, wine bars etc. Hm, wasn't elliedee from Newcastle?? |
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Newcastle
Jun 10, 2014 6:19:29 GMT -5
via mobile
Post by tucano on Jun 10, 2014 6:19:29 GMT -5
She is but not sure she's here very often. Do you follow her on twitter? If not I cohld ask her to stick her head in here.
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Post by Tulipana on Jun 10, 2014 6:58:25 GMT -5
Ooh, could you PM me her twitter name?
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Newcastle
Jun 10, 2014 7:21:31 GMT -5
via mobile
Post by tucano on Jun 10, 2014 7:21:31 GMT -5
Her account is locked but I just asked her to send you a message on twitter.
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Post by Tulipana on Jun 10, 2014 7:48:44 GMT -5
Cool, thanx!
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Post by lillielangtry on Jun 10, 2014 8:05:28 GMT -5
I lived in Newcastle for a year, although it seems quite a long time ago now I start thinking about places to go. Jesmond? It's certainly got lots of places to eat and Jesmond Dene park is rather nice. Wallsend for the Roman history (Segedunum)? In the city centre, I like the Grainger market. Also, if you end up on the Quayside, can I recommend the little, free photography gallery, the Side Gallery? They sometimes have really good stuff on there. www.amber-online.com/sections/side-gallery These are not one area which fits all your requirements, I'm afraid, they are just some things I quite liked! |
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Post by scicaro on Jun 10, 2014 8:27:22 GMT -5
Isn't Stick near Newcastle? She's not here much but she's on Facebook.
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Post by Tulipana on Jun 10, 2014 8:49:52 GMT -5
Thanx Lillie, good stuff!
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Post by riverhorse on Jun 10, 2014 12:04:32 GMT -5
If you've never seen it before, nearby there are really good sections of Hadrian's Wall as well, and some nice walks along parts of it.
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Post by riverhorse on Jun 10, 2014 12:06:42 GMT -5
Plus, you could always try this place. I particularly like the sound of it being located in a 13th century priory |
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Post by elliedee on Jun 10, 2014 13:50:27 GMT -5
Hello! Yes I'm just south of Newcastle and Sticks lives near the city centre. The visit NewcastleGateshead website is a good place to start, but by the sounds of it you want to go to the Ouseburn and High Bridge areas, as well as the places lillielangtry mentions. The good news is that it's a compact city and easily walkable, the bad news is that it's pretty hilly so you need comfy shoes! Unfortunately you've missed the Late Shows this year (they're mid May and are usually fab) but depending on when you are here there's the Eat NG festival and the Americana festival, as well as regular things like the Boiler Shop Steamer events. AmericanaEatNGBoiler Shop SteamerIf you let me know the dates you're here I can have a look at what's on, and maybe we could have a mini jam-up with Sticky? There's a great bar that specialises in gin on High Bridge...  |
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Post by elliedee on Jun 10, 2014 13:57:27 GMT -5
Just to add - my twitter will be unlocked as soon as I've worked out a slight change of handle... My goddaughter (who is 10) managed to find me on Instagram where I was using the same username as twitter. I don't post terribly inappropriate things on twitter but I post things that I wouldn't necessarily want to share with a 10 year old, if you know what I mean.
Sorry to thread jack!
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Post by Sticktoria on Jun 10, 2014 14:39:13 GMT -5
Oooh, I happen to pop my head in here and hear that the Tulip is coming! Yay! Let me know dates and we can hopefully catch you. Unfortunately I can probably only really do daytime and will have the twig but I live in Jesmond near the dene (fabulous big park, not quite Vondelpaark but still nice) and loads of cute quirky shops and cafés.
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Post by Sticktoria on Jun 10, 2014 14:40:26 GMT -5
And we could go to the National Children's Book Centre and see the exhibitions, and then walk along the river?
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Post by weeg on Jun 10, 2014 15:12:02 GMT -5
Well now, if there is to be talk of a mini pissup, I believe I might be available. As might megaslim....
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Post by riverhorse on Jun 10, 2014 15:20:24 GMT -5
And, how soon is "soon", Tulip? If it's a weekend I could certainly jump on a train up to Newcastle, would love to see you!
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Post by Tulipana on Jun 11, 2014 6:43:00 GMT -5
Darlings, I'll be working... not much free time I'm afraid. Don't even know where they're gonna put me, hotelwise ;-)
I wasn't fishing for a pissup (what?? Who am I???), but just wanted to have some info of where to go off the beaten track. Thanx for all the great advice!!
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Post by HalcyonDaze on Jun 11, 2014 6:54:44 GMT -5
Surely it wouldn't be a piss up but 'exploring the local night life'? |
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Post by Tulipana on Jun 11, 2014 6:56:52 GMT -5
Teehee! I'll probably have some appointments at night.
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Post by Sticktoria on Jun 12, 2014 6:03:27 GMT -5
Tynemouth Beach this morning Attachments:
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Post by Tulipana on Jun 12, 2014 6:57:19 GMT -5
Not bad ;-) Not sure I'll have beach time but hey! Good weather would be a plus, since I'll be photographing too!
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Post by lillielangtry on Jun 12, 2014 9:45:26 GMT -5
Love Tynemouth!
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Post by Tulipana on Jul 4, 2014 1:40:52 GMT -5
Is Tynemouth easy to reach from Newcastle by metro/bus?
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Post by lillielangtry on Jul 4, 2014 1:52:21 GMT -5
Yes, there is a metro stop. I think it must take about 40 minutes(?).
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Post by Tulipana on Jul 4, 2014 2:13:32 GMT -5
Okay, good to know. Not sure if the weather is permitting (it's England afterall), but we'll see.
Now... let's finish this list with craft pubs to visit (hey, someone has to test them!) hints and tips are welcome :-)
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Post by HalcyonDaze on Jul 4, 2014 2:25:35 GMT -5
Pubs where you can do craft?  |
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Post by Tulipana on Jul 4, 2014 2:42:22 GMT -5
That would be a great business idea for me and your sister!
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