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Places to visit in Newcastle upon Tyne

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Tails of Flight

Tails of Flight is a stop at 31 Downs Rd in Newcastle, and it works best as one part of a longer walk through the area rather than a visit on its own. This page keeps to practical basics, so confirm the details below bef…

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NCC

NCC is a stop at St Mary's Hall on Main Street, listed under Newcastle upon Tyne. It is a place to pause on foot and take in the streets around it rather than a sight with a long visitor trail.Tips for your visitAllow a …

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Castle Keep, Newcastle upon Tyne

The Castle Keep is the surviving Norman stronghold of Newcastle upon Tyne, built in the 12th century on the hill that gave the city its name. It stands beside the Black Gate and the railway viaduct, and you can climb its…

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Grey's Monument

Grey's Monument is a tall stone column topped with a statue of Charles Grey, the 2nd Earl Grey, in the centre of Newcastle upon Tyne. It honours the Prime Minister who led the Great Reform Act of 1832 through Parliament,…

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Theatre Royal, Newcastle

The Theatre Royal is Newcastle upon Tyne's grand playhouse on Grey Street, a Grade I listed building with a columned stone front that anchors one of the city's finest streets. It has staged drama, opera, ballet and panto…

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