The charming city of New Castle is dotted with numerous historic attractions which amaze with its remarkable architecture. One of the major landmarks is the Hancock Museum, which unravels the secrets of the natural world through sensational galleries and close encounters with reptiles and insects. Managed by Tyne and Wear museums on behalf of the University of Newcastle upon Tyne, the museum offers an insight in to the animal kingdom, from the Dinosaurs to live animals, the Hancock is home to creatures of past and present and even the odd Egyptian mummies and a tomb that is typical of those times. If you are an art aficionado, then you must check out the Laing Art Gallery that displays an impressive collection of paintings all through the year with dynamic landscapes by John Martin and a sculpture by Henry Moore. Easily accessible from Newcastle accommodations is one of the largest commercial galleries in Europe where you can do it all — buy, see, enjoy and talk about art. If you want to get cozy with the nature then go for exciting hiking and trekking on beautiful trails through lush green forests, which command spectacular vistas of the city and the nearby places. Besides, you can also indulge in fishing, horse riding, bird watching, swimming, sailing, snorkeling and many other thrilling adventure sports. While holidaying in holiday cottages Newcastle and homes, don’t miss out a fantastic excursion to Sunderland.

Newcastle buzzes with loads of swanky shopping malls and bustling street markets where you can expect to get everything from lovely stuffed toys to trinkets, designer jewelry, shoes, trendy clothing, books, leatherwear, ceramic items and fabulous handicrafts and memorabilia to take back home. For gourmet delights, the city has no dearth of fine restaurants which serve an eclectic range on sumptuous local as well as international delicacies. Check out the roadside cafés run by local people of Newcastle where you can enjoy home baked food and relish a piping hot coffee at low prices. If you are feeling lazy then dine at the onsite restaurant of your holiday homes Newcastle where you can dig in to home cooked food prepared by expert chefs. Nightlife of New Castle can be experienced in its glitzy and chic bars and pubs which not only serve a great variety of world famous drinks but also organize occasional peppy live music and dance performances for its vacationers.