Located in northeast England along the River Tyne, Newcastle has become know as a great student city. Boasting a vibrant cultural scene full of nightlife, history, shopping, castles, museums and a captivating arts scene, students will experience life in a growing urban metropolis.

The River Tyne separates the city into two areas, Newcastle to the North and Gateshead to the south. The boardwalk, or Quayside, along the north give the city its life. The Quayside boardwalk is a lively area full of shopping, bars, restaurants, and impressive views of the seven bridges that span the river. The bridges are some of the most recognizable attractions in the city.

Being just 8 miles from the coast, students will also be able to explore the surrounding countryside as it is one of Britain's best kept secrets and is home to the World Heritage Site of Hadrian's Wall. Hop aboard the metro and jet out to the coast for a beach day or journey into the countryside where you can meander along Hadrian's Wall and explore the nature and beauty of all that is England.

Located in northeast England along the Tyne River, Newcastle has a population of around 270,000. The state of Great Britain is made up of the three countries of England, Wales, and Scotland. They all have distinct cultures and should not be confused! The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (also known as the UK for short) comprises the island of Great Britain, the north-east part of the island of Ireland and many small local islands.England is commonly known to have a mild and damp climate, but it is not strange to witness a complete change from rain clouds to sunshine in a matter of minutes. It is always a good idea to carry a rain coat or umbrella as the weather changes all the time!
Average monthly highs and lows (degrees Fahrenheit), and rainfall (inches) in Newcastle:

Type	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	June	Jul	Aug	Sept	Oct	Nov	Dec
Highs	45	46	49	53	58	63	67	67	62	56	42	38
Lows	38	38	40	42	46	51	55	55	52	47	49	44
Avg. Rainfall	1.8	1.72	1.31	2.52	2.01	2.52	1.85	2.48	2.11	2.52	2.65	2.27

• www.enjoyengland.com
• www.newcastlegateshead.com
• UNESCO World Heritage Center