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Accommodation and travel ideas in Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle, although originally a Roman settlement, owes its name to the Norman keep built in 1080 and has often been an important city and port through its role in wool trading, coal mining and ship maintenance. It was the start of Hadrian's wall that spanned the country, bits of which are still present, and was used often throughout the centuries as defence against the Scots or Border raiders. The town is now famous for its pioneering quayside regeneration and the architecture, culture and art that goes with it.
Historic places to visit in Newcastle
The attractions and places to visit are plentiful and diverse in Newcastle: the architecture of two cathedrals; the history of the 12th century stone castle and its 'Black Gate' that followed; the ancient Roman remains and remnants of Hadrian's Wall, both in and out of the city. There are many museums, art galleries and the town moor that is next to the town hall yet is bigger than London's Hyde Park and Hampstead Heath put together and has grazing for livestock.
Historic Newcastle bed and breakfasts (B&Bs) and hotel accommodation in Newcastle
The more historic hotels and bed and breakfasts will be towards the centre but there are a decent range of hotels throughout the city along with more rural hotels and B&Bs to stay within easy reach of the city. There are also the nearby mining towns and Roman town that have good accommodation and have a strong sense of their specific history and are well worth a visit.
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