Newcastle is the cosmopolitan capital of the North East. Famous for its welcoming character, with the University at the heart of the city, it's a great place to visit.

Newcastle was named after the Norman castle in its centre. However, the city can trace its history back to Roman times. Remnants of Hadrian's Wall exist alongside a medieval cathedral, and impressive Victorian buildings.
Newcastle lies at the heart of the ancient kingdom of Northumbria, renowned for its glorious unspoilt countryside and rich heritage. The region is at the northern limit of the Roman Empire and has been the location of many border battles with Scotland.

Travel to Newcastle

Newcastle is convenient to reach as it has an international airport with direct connections to numerous cities (e.g. UK: London Heathrow, Southampton; France: Paris CDG, Nice, Toulouse, Marseille, Lyon; Other: Zurich, Basel, Geneva, Vienna, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Gothenburg, Oslo, Helsinki, Rome, Milano, Turin, Venice, and many more ...). The city centre and the university can be easily and quickly reached from the airport via Metro Link, Bus or Taxis.

For detailed travel informations see Newcastle University Travel Information.