Newcastle has undergone something of a transformation during the last decade and it is now the leading centre for tourism as well as business in the north east of England. Millions of pounds of investment have rejuvenated the city centre transforming it into a desirable place to live and work and helped to create tens of thousands of new jobs.

Newcastle has been chosen the Uk’s best city break for 4 years consecutively in the Guardian travel awards and it’s easy to see why. There are many reasons why you should visit Newcastle and one of the very most popular is the sporting events there.

Newcastle soccer fans are legendary all over the country and given that their team is back in the Premier League there’ll be fans from all over the nation rushing to St James’s Park every saturday. Another event which draws in thousands of men and women from all around the country is the Great North Run. It is held on a yearly basis and raises an incredible number of pounds for many different charitable groups.

Shopping in Newcastle is something of a hobby for its residents and it is not hard to see why. The MetroCentre is among the largest shopping centres in Europe with many hundreds of big name shops, dining places and bars in one location. With the Newcastle Quayside Market opening up in July 2010 and the already established Grainger market, Jesmond market along with the Farmers & Country market you’ll be hard pressed not to pick up a bargain somewhere.

Newcastle’s night life is famous all over the UK and there’s something for everyone to enjoy. The Bigg Market and Quayside bring in a young energetic crowd and for a somewhat more refined night out there are dozens of good quality dining establishments, theatres and traditional bars. And of course no trip to Newcastle would be complete with out trying the renowned Newcastle Brown Ale at least one time.

There’s a range of excellent hotels in Newcastle to stay in while you are enjoying your trip to the city. One of the best hotels in Newcastle is undoubtedly the Rosebery Hotel in Jesmond. The Rosebery is known as a family run hotel and a warm welcome is guaranteed. Located in a quiet suburb just 5 minutes from the busy city centre it offers good value lodging inside an exclusive setting. There’s a choice of single, double as well as family rooms which can sleep up to six people. There is a totally free car park for the use of guests at the hotel and every morning you will be treated to one of the greatest breakfasts in the north of England.

Newcastle has transformed itself during the last few years into the north easts best destination for tourism and business. Millions of pounds of investment have rejuvenated the city centre transforming it into a desirable place to live and work and helped to make 1000s of new jobs. There are plenty of reasons to visit Newcastle and it’s been voted the Uk’s favourite city break for four straight years in The Guardian/Observer travel awards. In fact Newcastle has got so many terrific attractions it’s hard to know where to begin but let’s begin with sport. The north east is famous across the country for its sporting fanatacism and with Newcastle once again in the Premier league there’ll be 1000s of football fans making the journey to Newcastle and St James’s Park. The Great North Run which is held each year is another event which attracts 1000s of participants and spectators and raises hundreds of thousands for charity. If you like shopping then you’ll absolutely love a trip to Newcastle. The MetroCentre is among the largest shopping centres in Europe with hundreds of big name retailers, restaurants and bars in one place. With the Newcastle Quayside Market opening up in July 2010 as well as the already established Grainger market, Jesmond market along with the Farmers & Country market you will be hard pressed not to pick up a bargain somewhere. Newcastle’s night life is famous all over the UK and there’s something for everybody to enjoy. The Quayside and the Bigg market attract a vibrant, younger crowd and for the slightly more mature you will find a large number of traditional pubs, theatres and good quality dining places. Needless to say no trip to Newcastle could be called complete without trying one bottle of Newcastle Brown Ale or a visit to the brewery where it’s made. When you are planning your trip you’ll find a selection of good quality hotels in Newcastle to stay in. You will discover that there is a hotel to suit every budget range and one of the highest quality is the Rosebery hotel which can be located just outside of the city centre in Jesmond.