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EAT!: A Roman Feast | Thursday 17th June 2010 | Great North Museum: Hancock

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 09:39:23 +0000

EAT! Festival:
A Roman Banquet @ Great North Museum: Hancock

It’s a well-known fact that Hadrian’s wall would never have been completed without the nutritional help of stottie cakes and brown ale…

As part of this year’s EAT! Festival, Newcastle’s Great North Museum: Hancock will be recreating a lavish Roman banquet to give guests a real flavour of the past.

Feast like a Roman of old – as so many have done before! – against the backdrop of this magnificent museum.

Guests will get the opportunity to taste some authentic Roman recipes recreated for a 2010 audience (with some more modern dishes also part of the mix) and will also hear from an expert on what life was really like in Roman Britain, including an insight into the dishes themselves.

Tickets: £39.95 per person, see website for full details

Date:
Thursday 17th June 2010
Banquet starts with a drink at 6.30pm!

Opening Hours:
Monday 10.00am – 5.00pm
Tuesday 10.00am – 5.00pm
Wednesday 10.00am – 5.00pm
Thursday 10.00am – 5.00pm
Friday 10.00am – 5.00pm
Saturday 10.00am – 5.00pm
Sunday 2.00pm – 5.00pm

Admission is FREE.

Address:

Great North Museum: Hancock

Barras Bridge

Newcastle upon Tyne

Tyne and Wear

NE2 4PT

Tel: 0191 222 6765

Great North Museum: Hancock on Directory of Newcastle upon Tyne
Great North Museum: Hancock Website

Ten Things To Try Out In Toon

Paul33 — Wed, 12 May 2010 09:07:23 +0000

Ten Great Reasons for Visiting Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle may not be the largest city in the United Kingdom but it is one full of history, culture, entertainment and so much more. Here are just ten of the reasons for visiting Newcastle upon Tyne.

History of Newcastle and Tyneside

Newcastle has a history spanning 1800 years, when it was first made into a settlement by the Romans as a fort for the protection of a bridge over the important River Tyne.

Since this time, Newcastle upon Tyne has played a pivotal role in the history of the United Kingdom in so many facets, many of which have left their legacy on the city you can see today.

The history of the city of Newcastle is multi-layered, and a visit to Newcastle will open the eyes of anyone who visits as they wander around the city taking in the historical monuments and buildings of days gone by.

Nightlife in Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle is renowned across the UK and Europe for its night life.

Many a group of revellers love to descend on this northern city to enjoy a wonderful night out in the many pubs, bars and clubs throughout the city.

Newcastle Theatres

Newcastle upon Tyne certainly has a great theatrical scene within the city.

With many theatres in and around Tyneside there is much to choose from, the most famous of which being the largest theatre: the Theatre Royal which opened in 1837.

Museums in Newcastle upon Tyne

For those that enjoying touring around museums, Newcastle will not disappoint.

With many great museums to visit such as The Discovery Museum, The Great North Museum and the Newburn Hall Motor Museum, Newcastle, Tyneside and the surrounding area has a lot to offer.

Art Galleries in Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne has long inspired the arts, and for this reason has a number of great art galleries where works of art from local and international artists can be seen in all their glory.

Just two such art galleries are the Gallagher & Turner Gallery and Laing Art Gallery.

Newcastle upon Tyne Concerts

There are many music venues in the city which draw a lot of music lovers to Newcastle.

The largest of these venues are the Metro Radio Arena which holds 11,000 people and the O2 Academy Newcastle, as well as the BALTIC by the River Tyne.

River Tyne, Newcastle

The main reason that Newcastle has become the renowned city it is today is the impact of the River Tyne: it was the reason a settlement was created in the first place, and has been a driving force in the growth of the city ever since.

The River Tyne is a wonderful place to visit for walks, cycling, boating and much more. If you love Britain’s waterways or would just like to find a place to get away from it all, then the River Tyne in Newcastle is the place to visit.

Newcastle United Football Club

With the United Kingdom being a place full of football mad fans, Newcastle United is a popular reason to visit the city of Newcastle upon Tyne.

With a rich history, huge fan base and an amazing ground in St. James Park, a visit to Newcastle United’s home is a must for any visitor to the city.

The Great North Run in Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle is the host to one of the world’s most popular half marathon road running events: the Great North Run.

The Great North Run is a huge event that attracts massive crowds and is an annual attraction for visitors to the city of Newcastle.

Newcastle Falcons Rugby Club

For Rugby fans, Newcastle upon Tyne has the Premiership side Newcastle Falcons.

A great club with a big heart, the Newcastle Falcons have built themselves up over the space of fifteen years to become a driving force in Rugby Union.

External Links:
Museums in Newcastle upon Tyne
Art Galleries in Newcastle
Newcastle United Football Club
The Great North Run
Newcastle Falcons Rugby Club

Celebrating St Patrick’s Day in and around Newcastle upon Tyne | 17th March 2010

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 13:54:11 +0000

St. Patrick’s Day 2010

Wednesday 17th March 2010, across the North East!

Here are a number of events being held to celebrate St Patrick’s Day 2010:

Event	Date	Venue	What's On	Town/City	Link
GUINNESS St Patrick's Day	Saturday 20 March 2010	Newcastle Racecourse	Celebrate St Patrick's Day with an afternoon of jumps racing. Live Irish music after racing! Back by popular demand, top local band Granny Smiths Maggot will be playing all your Irish favourites in the Colonel Porter Bar straight after the last race.	Gosforth	Newcastle Racecourse
St. Patrick's Day Celebrations	Friday 19th March 2010	St. James' Park	You don't have to be Irish to celebrate St. Patrick's Day! The night includes a 2 course hot fork-buffet, a complimentary glass of Guinness and a traditional Irish band providing the perfect atmosphere	Newcastle	St. James' Park
St. Patrick's Day - Frank McCaffrey	Wednesday 17th March 2010	Tyneside Irish Centre	Frank McCaffrey 8.00pm - Concert Room	Newcastle	Tyneside Irish Centre
Irish Night	Saturday 13th March 2010	Lancastrian Suite	Get you dancing shoes on, and get jiggy with our live evening of Irish Entertainment: Featuring the amazing Emerald Thieves, The Alan Kelly Band, Fiddle & Fantastic and the McElvogue Irish School of Dance followed by our resident disco. Tickets include a Irish Sausage & Colcannon Supper and a pint of Guinness	Newcastle	Lancastrian Suite
St. Patrick's Party Night Sponsored by Guinness	Saturday 13th March 2010	Stadium of Light	Drinks reception followed by a 3 course themed meal with coffee, live band Colin Barber's - "The Fantastic Dublin Raiders", disco, drinks promotion, late license bar	Sunderland	Stadium of Light
St Patricks Day	Wednesday 17th March 2010	T.J. Doyles Authentic Irish Pub	Join us for Traditional Live Irish Music all day long	Sunderland	T.J. Doyles Authentic Irish Pub
A Touch of the Irish	Wednesday 17th March 2010	Empire Theatre Consett	Come and join Consett Community Voices this St Patricks Day for another evening full of singing and fun. Organised by Joyce Shaw.	Consett	Empire Theatre Consett

EAT! at Sea (or the Ferry Good Food Festival…) from 18th June 2010

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:17:58 +0000

EAT! Newcastle Food and Drink Festival 2010

EAT! NewcastleGateshead is partnering with DFDS Seaways for the EAT! At Sea Mini Cruise break to Amsterdam.

From NewcastleGateshead, across the North Sea to Amsterdam and back again!

From 6.00pm on Friday 18 June 2010 to Sunday 20 June 2010, including around 5 hours in Amsterdam city centre!

EAT! events on board will include

- North East star chefs Terry Laybourne (Café 21) and Dave Kennedy (Brasserie Black Door) join forces with the DFDS Seaways chefs in the galley kitchen. Diners can choose between a North East Gourmet Menu in the Blue Riband Restaurant or an authentic Scandinavian Smorgasbord in the 7 Seas restaurant.
- A Food Heroes mini market featuring some of the North East’s best producers – Trees Can’t Dance, Davenports Chocolates, Wylam Brewery, Chainbridge Honey Farm and many more. These artisans will be on board hosting tastings and demonstrations
- Brush up your mixology skills and empty out your drinks cabinet with a series of cocktail masterclasses hosted by John Collingwood of Want To Impress
- Whet your appetite at the cookery demonstration theatre or late night cocktail party, both on deck
- Join Alistair Gilmour, award-winning beer writer, who hosts a series of tutored tastings of beers from both sides of the North Sea.
- There’s a giant ship-shaped cake for everyone on board to share and yes, they’re showing the World Cup too!

Links:

EAT! at Sea on Facebook

EAT! at DFDS Seaways

EAT! Food and Drink Festival 2010: 12 – 27 June across Newcastle Gateshead

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 10:27:20 +0000

EAT! Newcastle Food and Drink Festival 2010

EAT! NewcastleGateshead will take place from Saturday 12th to Sunday 27th June 2010 at locations around the city.

EAT! NewcastleGateshead is a festival which passionately advocates to all the pleasures of creating and sharing good food and drink in the North East.

Cakebook and EAT! 2010

On Sunday June 20th 2010, as part of EAT! NewcastleGateshead, a giant model of the twin cities will be built of cakes.

100 iconic buildings and structures have been chosen and an online ‘Cakebook’ community culinary network will trade tips and ideas, share experiences, document their progress, download sugar-craft video clips, attend interactive online workshops and web chats with Cakebook’s Head Pastry Chef and, ultimately, discover the secret ‘Flash Mob Picnic’ location of the map.

At this free finale event, cakes will be brought and placed on a giant map of the NewcastleGateshead urban landscape as Cakebook member’s picnic and party around the perimeter.

Prize-winning professional and amateur cakes will be chosen by a panel of experts.

Further details as soon as they become available!

EAT! Website
EAT! on Facebook
Cakebook

Newcastle Valentine’s Day Menus 2010

estherrosie — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:22:06 +0000

Looking for a Newcastle restaurant for Valentine’s Day? Look no further! We’ve put together as many menus as we could find for Newcastle Valentine’s Menus.

If you would like your restaurant, bar or pub Valentine’s event here pop it over to us at: support@directoryofnewcastleupontyne.com

Strada

Old Eldon Square
Blackett Street
Tower Hamlets
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 7JG

Enjoy the passion of the Italian’s this Valentine’s Day. Strada Newcastle Valentine’s Menu costs just £25 per person for three courses complimented with a glass of Prosecco.

Please mention the Directory of Newcastle upon Tyne when making your reservation

Mandarin Restaurant

14 Stowell Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4XQ

The Mandarin Restaurant in Newcastle is offering two different Valentine’s menus this year. The Romeo and Juliet menu costs £26 per person with a limited choice so go for the Aphrodite menu for £28 per person for a fantastic Valentine’s meal.

The menu has not yet been placed on the Mandarin Restaurant’s Website so we recommend calling the restaurant to confirm the above information is correct: 0191 261 7960

Please mention the Directory of Newcastle upon Tyne when making your reservation.

Cafe Rouge

Redmall
Metro Centre
Gateshead
NE11 9XR

Cafe Rouge is donating £1 from every three course Valentine’s Menu, running from Friday to Sunday, bought across all its restaurants in the UK to the Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity ‘Kiss it Better’ Campaign.

The Cafe Rouge Valentine’s Menu offers a great choice of enjoying a delicious brunch menu (before 12 noon) for just £12.95 per person. The ideal way to start the day.
Or you can opt for lunch/dinner for £24.95 per person.

Please mention the Directory of Newcastle upon Tyne when making your reservation

The Living Room

12 Grey Street
Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 6AE

The Living Room Newcastle Valentine’s Menu – £35.00 per person

Please mention the Directory of Newcastle upon Tyne when making your reservation

More Newcastle Restaurants for

Valentine’s Day 2010

La Tasca

106 Quayside
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3DX

OR

42-50 Grey Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne,

NE1 6AE

La Tasca Valentine’s Menu (pdf download) – £16.95 or £21.95 per person

The Silk Room Champagne Bar and Restaurant

http://www.silkroom.co.uk/

Trinity Gardens
Newcastle Quayside
NE1 2HF

The Silk Room Valentine’s Menu – £29.95 per person

Tiger Tiger

The Gate
Newgate Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5RE

Tiger Tiger Valentine’s Weekend gives you a three course dinner, bottle of pink fizz and live entertainment for just £30.

Make an enquiry throught the Tiger Tiger Valentine’s Page

The Last Days of the Raj

168 Kells Lane
Low Fell, Gateshead, NE9 5HY

The Last Days of the Raj Valentine’s Menu – £21.95 per person

Brasserie Black Door

16 Stoddart Street
Shieldfield, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 1AN

View the Brasserie Black Door Menus here

Starters and Puds

2-6 Shakespeare Street
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 6AQ

Starters and Puds at Your Newcastle | Directory of Newcastle upon Tyne

Starters and Puds Valentine’s Menu 2010 – £36 per person

Chester Valentine’s Restaurant Menus

Leeds Valentine’s Restaurant Menus

Liverpool Valentine’s Restaurant Menus

Directory of Newcastle upon Tyne

for Local Events and Local Businesses

If you would like to see your event here email support@directoryofnewcastleupontyne.com

Good Food and Great Shops: Newcastle Delicatessens

Paul33 — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 10:05:54 +0000

Delicatessens in Newcastle

Newcastle has transformed over the years into a hip and happening place in the North, through the expansion of its bars, clubs, shops and places to eat and drink - including the amazing Deli’s on offer.

If you are in the Newcastle area and are looking for a bite to eat after a long day, or night of partying, or just for a break from the norm, then why not try one of the great delicatessens in Newcastle.

Newcastle has a wide range of brilliant delicatessens on offer that have great menus giving a delicious and mouthwatering mix of tastes.

Below is a list of just some of the great delicatessens in the city of Newcastle upon Tyne.

Northumberland Street Deli

Situated on one of Newcastle’s main retail hubs, the Northumberland Street Deli is a family run affair that offers everything from fresh home cooked hot and cold sandwiches to soups, wraps and paninis.

Monday to Saturday 7.00am – 6.00pm
Thursday Late Opening until 7.00pm
Sunday 9.00am – 5.00pm

Address:
Northumberland Street Deli
30 Northumberland Street
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 7DE

Tel: 01912331166

Hunter’s Delicatessen

There is always a hive of activity around the Hunter’s Delicatessen because of the great food they have on offer.

Hunter’s Delicatessen is found in the centre of Newcastle which gives it a great central location where people are able to come and enjoy their food and drinks.

Address:
Hunter’s Delicatessen
Grainger Market
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 5QQ

Tel: 01912612442

Swayers Deli

The Swayers Deli is found in the Byker region of Newcastle and offers some delicious items, whether you are after hot or cold food and drink Swayers Deli has it all.

Address:
Swayers Deli
263 Shields Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE6 1DQ

Tel: 01912244917

Tavasso Delicatessen

Found in the Jesmond area of the city, this wonderful delicatessen offers everything from hot and cold sandwiches and beverages to cakes and other items.

Address:
Tavasso Delicatessen
2 Newlands Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE2 3NT

Tel: 01912854052

Wild and Green Deli

Found in the Grange Park area of Newcastle upon Tyne and just three hundred metres from Regent Centre Station, the Wild & Green Deli is a small yet great place to visit for something to eat and drink.

Address:
Wild & Green Deli
67 Great North Road
Grange Park
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE3 2DQ

Tel: 01912840805

External Links:

Wild & Green Deli on Facebook

Does Your Office Christmas Party Bring Out the Tiger In You?

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 10:38:04 +0000

Office Christmas Parties can reveal a side of us we didn’t even know ourselves! Celebrate the Christmas fesitivities in style this year with a Tiger Tiger Party.

There are lots of options to choose from with three and five course sit down meals and classic and premium buffet menus to tempt even the fussiest work colleague!

Prices start from around £12.99 per person up to roughly £42 per person, however we recommend either contacting them by telephone or checking through their online booking system as prices do vary significantly according to date and whether you want to book for lunch or dinner.

For more information contact: Tiger Tiger Newcastle, The Gate, Newgate Street, Newcastle, NE1 5RE

Please mention Directory of Newcastle upon Tyne when booking your Christmas Party at Tiger Tiger!

Christmas Party Nights and New Year’s Eve Party at NUFC

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 10:03:47 +0000

Support the Toon right the way through the festive season! You can still book your Newcastle Christmas Party Night at Newcastle United Football Club and there are two great packages to choose from :

Christmas Dinner Package including a three course Christmas meal with Live Entertainment and Disco – £34.95 per person

or

Hot Fork Buffet Package with Disco at £21.95 per person

Get booked soon though – as dates are filling up fast!

New Year’s Eve at Newcastle United Football Club

Superb evening in store for New Year’s Eve at NUFC. For only £65.00 per person you will be greeted with a Bucks Fizz reception, treated to a sumptuous Gala Dinner through the evening. Dance the night away with the live band and disco; and if you find yourself peckish again, bring in the New Year with Bacon and Sausage Stotties!

Party open until 2am

For more information or to book a private Christmas Party visit the NUFC Christmas page or email candb@nufc.co.uk

Please mention Directory of Newcastle upon Tyne when booking your Christmas or New Year’s Eve Party at NUFC!

Stepping Out to Shop in Style – Newcastle’s Retail Centres

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:25:10 +0000

Out of Town Retail Centres in Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne is a haven of retail heaven, and what many people have discovered on retail therapy sessions is that this is not just resigned to the city centre, but there are great deals to be found at the retail centres around the outskirts.

Here are just a couple of examples of shopping experiences outside of the City centre that are as big a part of any shopping trip as any other!

The MetroCentre

The MetroCentre is located on the outskirts of Gateshead, west of Newcastle.

The MetroCentre boasts over 330 stores with 50 restaurants and cafes and even a large Odeon Cinema, so definitely has something for everyone!

Shop opening times:

Monday to Friday 10.00am to 9.00pm
Saturday 9.00am to 7.00pm
Sunday 11.00am to 5.00pm
Bank Holidays 10.00am to 6.00pm

The cinema and restaurants have later opening times.

Travelling to the MetroCentre by car couldn’t be easier and is very clearly signposted: it is located next to the A1 just after the turn off for Gateshead, and just before the A1 passes over the River Tyne.

Address:
MetroCentre
Gateshead
NE11 9YG‎
Tel: 0191 493 0219‎

At the MetroCentre you are sure to find all the big names you want under one roof, with such department stores as Debenhams, Marks & Spencer and House of Fraser.

The Galleries

The Galleries is found in Washington, just south of Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead.

The Galleries has over two hundred retail stores boasting a huge number of large names such as Dorothy Perkins, New Look, Select, JJB Sports, Thornton’s, Boots, Clarks, Bon Marche and Barratts Shoes and many others.

As wellas the more famous names in retail, there are also many smaller stalls where ocal proprietors sell their wares.

You can get to the Galleries by car by travelling to Washington centre just off the A1231 (not far from both the A1 and A19). There is free parking at The Galleries.

By public transport, all buses to the Washington area pass by The Galleries, which amounts to some 1000 bus journeys a day!

Shop opening times:

Monday to Saturday 9.00am – 5.30pm
Sunday and Bank Holidays 10.00am to 4.00pm

Address:
The Galleries
Washington Centre
Washington
Tyne and Wear
NE38 7SD
Tel: 0191 416 7177

Related Sites:

Gateshead

Gateshead-MetroCentre

Galleries Washington

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Newcastle may not be the largest city in the United Kingdom but it is one full of history, culture, entertainment and so much more. Here are just ten of the reasons for visiting Newcastle upon Tyne.

Newcastle Falcons Rugby Club

Celebrating St Patrick’s Day in and around Newcastle upon Tyne | 17th March 2010

St. Patrick’s Day 2010

EAT! at Sea (or the Ferry Good Food Festival…) from 18th June 2010

EAT! Newcastle Food and Drink Festival 2010

EAT! Food and Drink Festival 2010: 12 – 27 June across Newcastle Gateshead

EAT! Newcastle Food and Drink Festival 2010

Cakebook and EAT! 2010

Newcastle Valentine’s Day Menus 2010

Strada

Mandarin Restaurant

Cafe Rouge

The Living Room

More Newcastle Restaurants for

Valentine’s Day 2010

La Tasca

The Silk Room Champagne Bar and Restaurant

Tiger Tiger

The Last Days of the Raj

Brasserie Black Door

Starters and Puds

Chester Valentine’s Restaurant Menus

Directory of Newcastle upon Tyne

for Local Events and Local Businesses

Good Food and Great Shops: Newcastle Delicatessens

Delicatessens in Newcastle

Northumberland Street Deli

Hunter’s Delicatessen

Swayers Deli

Tavasso Delicatessen

Does Your Office Christmas Party Bring Out the Tiger In You?

For more information contact: Tiger Tiger Newcastle, The Gate, Newgate Street, Newcastle, NE1 5RE

See also Tiger Tiger Newcastle on Facebook

Please mention Directory of Newcastle upon Tyne when booking your Christmas Party at Tiger Tiger!

Christmas Party Nights and New Year’s Eve Party at NUFC

New Year’s Eve at Newcastle United Football Club

Please mention Directory of Newcastle upon Tyne when booking your Christmas or New Year’s Eve Party at NUFC!

Stepping Out to Shop in Style – Newcastle’s Retail Centres

Out of Town Retail Centres in Newcastle

Related Sites:

EAT! Festival:
A Roman Banquet @ Great North Museum: Hancock