United KingdomNewcastle upon Tyne, or simply Newcastle ( new-KASS-əl, RP: NEW-kah-səl), is a city and metropolitan borough, in Tyne and Wear, England. While the hyphenated form of the name, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, is seen sometimes, correct usage is generally unhyphenated. It is England's northernmost city, sited on the river Tyne's northern bank opposite Gateshead to the south. It is the most populous settlement in the Tyneside conurbation and North East England.
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Climate in Newcastle Upon Tyne
Best time to visit: Jul–Aug
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Day trips and nearby cities from Newcastle Upon Tyne
Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Newcastle Upon Tyne; times are rough estimates by road.
Day tripHartlepool
United Kingdom
41 km≈ 45 min
Day tripStockton On Tees
United Kingdom
49 km≈ 55 min
Day tripMiddlesbrough
United Kingdom
50 km≈ 1 h
Day tripYork
United Kingdom
118 km≈ 1 h 50 min
Long day or overnightLeeds
United Kingdom
131 km≈ 2 h 5 min
Long day or overnightBradford
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131 km≈ 2 h 5 min
Long day or overnightWakefield
United Kingdom
144 km≈ 2 h 15 min
Long day or overnightEdinburgh
United Kingdom
147 km≈ 2 h 20 min
From Newcastle Upon Tyne you can reach Hartlepool (41 km), Stockton On Tees (49 km), Middlesbrough (50 km), York (118 km) and Leeds (131 km) in about 45 min to 2 h 5 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.
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Questions about Newcastle Upon Tyne
The most pleasant months are Jul to Aug, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 6°C in November.
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Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.