Set in the Northeast of England on the River Tyne, Newcastle is one of the most popular student cities in the country. The city offers a vast range of shopping facilities, music venues, entertainment, nightlife and historical culture. The city also has excellent national and international transport links.

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Transport links

Newcastle is home to the North East's largest airport and is easily accessible by train. Cross Country and Nexus recently launched a mobile ticketing system to the airport, making travel even easier.

Newcastle Rail Station is a main stop on the East Coast Line and includes the services London North Eastern Railway, Cross Country, TransPennine Express, Northern. These services provide direct links north of the city into Scotland as well as down south to London.

The Newcastle Tyne and Wear Metro provides links east from the airport all the way to Whitley Bay and Sunderland.

DFDS Seaways provides a ferry link from Newcastle to Amsterdam, linking the city to Holland. The Ferry Port is easily accessible by car and train.

Newcastle operates many bus and coach routes both within, around and outside the city. All-Night services also run at weekends, linking the North East's major cities.

Newcastle City Council have produced various Cycle Maps, encouraging a ‘cycling culture' in the city.

Renting Prices

The average rent for a one bedroom property is £528 per calendar month (pcm).

The average rent for one room is £534 pcm, for a flat £788 pcm, and for a house is £1,012 pcm.

Nightlife

Newcastle's nightlife is one of the most famous in the country with tons of bars, clubs and pubs to choose from. The city is also home to a number of major music venues, such as the O2 academy and the Metro Radio Arena. The city also offers a wide range of restaurants and various cuisine. With such an abundance of entertainment, you cannot help but fall in love with this city at night.

Notable Attractions

Old Newcastle is well-known for its historical architecture including the Victoria Tunnel. The city is also home to the famous contemporary statue the Angel of the North. The city is surrounded by beautiful gardens including Jesmond Dene Park and Hadrian's Way. For football lovers, the city is home to Newcastle United FC. If you fancy a day of shopping the city also offers a large retail market, including the Eldon Garden Shopping Centre.

The economy in Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle contributes £13 billion to the GVA of the UK. Newcastle is renowned for its commerce, tourism and education in the Northeast, and the Central Business District can be found in the centre of the city. It is also home to the Life Science Centre which contributes towards the UK's research. There are also major tourism and entertainment venues in the city which draw revenue.

Education Institutions in Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle University Business School
Newcastle University
Northumbria University School of Design
School of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development

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