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We are located near the centre of the city of Newcastle, the regional capital of the north east of England.
How To Get Here

  • Road - From Carlisle the A69, From the South the A1. Check with the AA for journey times and routes from your location.
  • Rail - Newcastle is on the GNER London to Edinburgh line, making London only two and a half hours away.
  • Air - The Airport is located a few miles North of the city and is easily accessible by road (A696) and train (metro link directly to heart of city.) Bus services and taxis also travel frequently between the city and the airport.
  • Water - Approximately seven miles to the East of the city is a ferry port. Overnight car ferry links to Germany, Holland and Norway.
Places of Interest
Newcastle is a vibrant modern city. With recent developments along the river and excellent shopping and leisure facilities, there is always something to do. The surrounding Northumberland and Durham countryside provides plenty of opportunity for fresh air and exercise. Northumberland also has many historic sites well worth a visits, from Hadrian's Wall to  medieval castles.
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