Moving away from home to study is a brave move. You’ll be leaving your familiar surroundings and probably many creature comforts, so it’s important that you move to a city that can cater to all your needs.
There are many great cities in the UK; but if you’ve got your eye on Newcastle and are contemplating either Newcastle University, Newcastle College or Northumbria University. Then have a look, and see just a bit of what Newcastle has to offer:
History
This city itself has a good blend of both modern and historic architecture; from the medieval streets in Old Newcastle to the contemporary offerings of The Millennium Bridge.
To add to its rich culture Newcastle has a good smattering of museums and galleries. If you want to indulge in Roman history there are two Roman forts with their own museums; Chesters in Hexham and the Arbeia in South Shields. Another hidden treasure is Bowes Museum; a magnificent building which stands proud in the historic market town of Barnard Castle. The museum houses internationally significant collections of fine and decorative arts.
Nightlife
As far as culture, history & heritage are concerned Newcastle has it in abundance. As for nightlife, there’s a reason why Newcastle has a reputation as a party city. Newcastle is simply ‘buzzing’ after dark. There are a multitude of different bars and clubs, but here we’ve picked out a few of the most popular haunts to get you going:
Fusion – Bar Fusion screens all the latest sporting events and has club nights at the weekends. It has a traditional pub menu with a good selection – something for everyone.
Pacific Bar Café – This is massive bar right in the heart of the city with over three floors of stylish decor to to cater to various tastes.
Blue Coyote – This stylish bar has a delightful Mediterranean feel and serves up some mean Mexican/Latin cuisine.
Attic – This is a large club that sits between Bigg Market and Quayside. It’s extremely popular with students and gets frantically busy at weekends.
The Tyne Bar – Another one popular with students, this bar has regular live music events featuring upcoming bands.
…and if you’re game for a laugh you could always check out The Hyena Comedy Club or Jongleurs which feature top stand up comedians who will entertain you while you drink and and snack.
One other great thing about Newcastle (Gateshead) is its thriving gay scene which makes it a top choice for members of the gay, lesbian and bisexual communities. The Gay Village or Pink Triangle as it’s otherwise known, is just near Newcastle Central Station and is a lot of fun whatever you’re in to.
Accommodation
Finally, if you’re thinking about moving to Newcastle to study, you’ll need to know what accommodation there is on offer. Check out our student accommodation listings for Newcastle to get an idea of rental prices in this area. Alternatively you can always use our touch screen units located on campus. Happy House Hustling!
