Monuments and Historical Buildings in Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne is a city that is nearly two thousand years old, where you can see many historic buildings and monuments of interest that are sure to captivate locals and visitors to Tyne and Wear.
If you are visiting Newcastle but don’t know where to begin your tour or which attractions should not be missed, then here at the Directory of Newcastle upon Tyne we have a small selection of local monuments and points of interest that we are sure will give you a good starting point!
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Does your favourite local Newcastle upon Tyne cause need a windfall?
Is your Newcastle upon Tyne local group looking for more equipment, needs help buying new supplies, needs support to carry on good work in the community?
Maybe you need new shirts for the local football team, want help raising cash for the new church roof or organ, need help to buy some new medical equipment – help fund a life saving operation.
Or maybe you just know of a cause that deserves local publicity and fundraising help?
Whether you are the fund raiser or a supporter, we want to hear from you – now!
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Opus Art will be exhibiting at this years NewcastleGateshead Art Fair at the Sage Gateshead, from Oct 1 – 4 2009.
NewcastleGateshead Art Fair is the largest commercial Art Fair in North East. Now in its third year, the Art Fair has an exciting range of Northern, National and International Galleries, selling unique artworks.
Art galleries from all over the UK and overseas are taking part in this year’s Art Fair 2009, being held at its permanent home of The Sage Gateshead, one of the UK’s most iconic and modern buildings.
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Kids’ play areas in Newcastle
Play areas for children in Newcastle upon Tyne have been given a lot of attention from the local authorities. This approach is part of a national movement aimed at the creation of 3,500 new or renewed play areas for children by 2011 as well as 30 adventure playgrounds across the country.
Children’s play areas in and around Newcastle and Tyneside provide fun and exciting opportunities for children to play and encourages a happier and healthier childhood.
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Healthy Activities and Learning Opportunities in Newcastle upon Tyne’s Community Centres
Community centres are said to be the heart and soul of any community and in Newcastle upon Tyne they are no exception.
With dozens of community centres spread all across the city and surrounding area, local community members are actively engaged in making their lives better and brighter.
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Speciality Shops in Newcastle upon Tyne – Three to Try
With numerous shopping centres, markets and malls, English towns and cities provide unlimited opportunities to shop for whatever you may or may not need!
Exploring a little further though may bring unexpected surprises, especially if you come across some of the speciality stores that have made us famous amongst tourists from all over the world.
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Dark Surrealism
Opus Art, Newcastle
3 October – 31 October 2009
Private View 2 October, 6pm
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After an unbeaten start taking Newcastle United to the top of the Championship, the 12th September saw caretaker manager Chris Hughton and striker Shola Ameobi take the manager of the month and Championship player of the month awards for August.
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