Britain On A Budget - Newcastle Upon Tyne

By Author: Bonny Kominek
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You can save money if you plan to visit more then one of the Durham University attractions, which include Durham Castle, the Oriental Museum, the Old Fulling Mill and the Botanic Gardens. Retain your ticket from one of these attractions and you will get half price entry to another.

Pick up a Discover Pass when you arrive in Newcastle and you will qualify for discounts at a more than 40 attractions across Newcastle and Tyne and Wear. The Pass costs 2GBP and includes attractions such as the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art, the Arbeia Roman Fort, Gibside, the Life Science Centre, and the Blue Reef Aquarium.

A cheap and easy to for the family to have a great day out around Newcastle is to visit one of its many renowned parks. A must-see is Jesmond Dene is a Georgian wooded valley that feels remote and idyllic, yet it is only one mile out of the centre of Newcastle Upon Tyne.

With more than 3 acres of themed gardens, a trip to the Birkhead Secret Garden and Nursery is a wonderful way to spend the afternoon. As well as a meditation garden, beachcombers garden, wild flower meadow, wildlife pond and more, the ...
... whole garden was designed by Christine Liddle and affords great views over Tyne and Wear.

Head to South Shields for a fun day out for all the family at the South Marine Park. This seafront county park has its own boating lake, mini steam train and play area for children, while the North Marine Parks affords beautiful coastal views, walking trails, mini golf and lawn bowls too.

Gibside is one of the finest country parks in the north of England. Owned by the National Trust, it is an 18th Century woodland and park with a river running through it. See the working stables and the many fine buildings, including the Palladian Chapel, as you explore the park, which has a full calendar of fun family events all year round.

One of the finest winter gardens in the country, anyone visiting Newcastle should make an effort to visit the Sunderland Winter Gardens. Tropical plants and multiple microclimates fill its many glass houses, there is a waterfall and a wonderful treetop path with breathtaking views over the surrounding area.

You can save a lot of money on your trip by looking for package deals that include both your travel, by plane, train or bus, and accommodation in one. Travel agents and travel companies often have affiliations with local hotels and if you book both your travel and accommodation together you can make the most of their discounted room rates. Our cost cutting guide to Newcastle Upon Tyne was written by Bonny Kominek, an experienced tour guide. They recommend checking the Octopus Travel website for the latest Newcastle Upon Tyne travel Newcastle Upon Tyne hotels.