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A Guide For Those Seeking New Homes In Newcastle Welcome to New Homes Newcastle, the website which aims to provide invaluable information for people searching for new homes in Newcastle. The city of Newcastle is located in the metropolitan borough of Tyne and Wear in North East England. Newcastle has developed along the banks of the River Tyne and dates back to the Roman era. Newcastle over the centuries has been an important centre for wool trade and coal mining. It was also one of the world's largest shipbuilding and ship repairing centres. Today Newcastle is an important business and cultural centre. With a growing population of nearly 275,000, there is a growing demand for new homes in Newcastle. Its not only a great place to live but a popular place to visit. Newcastle is also famous for its vibrant nightlife and its beautiful recently redeveloped quayside. The most famous iconic Newcastle landmark is the Gateshead Millennium Bridge. Designed by the architects Wilkinson Eyre and constructed by the structure engineers Gifford, the award winning tilting bridge was opened in the public in 200. Costing over £22 million to build, the unique 126 metre pedestrian bridge is an eye-catching feature of the city's skyline. The one of the most popular and visited Newcastle Property is Newcastle Castle. The former Norman castle originates back to 1080, pre-dating the original city walls. Today stands the castle's keep and the famous black gate, which are both open to the public visit. If music is more your thing, then you should not miss this popular Newcastle property, the Metro Radio Arena. The 11,000-seated venue is the largest music venue in the city and attracts a number of music events through out the year, as well as many solo artists. Another Newcastle Property that worth visiting is the Theatre Royal. Dating back to 1837, The Theatre Royal is the oldest and largest theatre in Newcastle and is regularly visited by touring West End musicals and seasonal performances from the Royal Shakespeare Company. Newcastle is the home to many sport clubs, including the likes of Newcastle United Football club and Newcastle Falcons Rugby Union team. Newcastle also annually hosts the Great North Run, which is the largest half Marathon in the world. Education is another good reason to buy a new home in Newcastle. Home to Newcastle University and Northumbria University; Newcastle also has an abundance of local Primary, Secondary and Private Schools, which are ideal if you are searching for new homes in Newcastle that are suitable for all the family. CLOSE TO NEWCASTLE Low Urpeth – 7 miles Prestwick – 7 miles Bolden – 8 miles Ponteland – 8 miles Whitley Bay – 10 miles Highfield – 10 miles Holywell – 10 miles Clara Vale – 11 miles Chopwell – 13 miles AREAS OR SUBURBS OF NEWCASTLE Fenham Jesmond Heaton Cowgate Byker Walker Elswick Dunston Gateshead Bensham Whickham |