Local Area

The north east of england has a dazzling variety of restaurants, serving everything from gourmet cuisine to hearty pub regional food. The Area has vibrant live music and a theatre scene that caters for every taste. Where else could you see stand up comedy and the Royal Shakespeare Company on the same night?

But it’s not just the nightlife that Newcastle and the surrounding areas are famous for. The area has museums and galleries of all shapes and sizes. The area is packed with exciting historical attractions, like medieval castles, stately Georgian streets, attractive riverside which hosts the award winning Millennium Bridge and both world-class Sage and Baltic Centres.

Newcastle is the site of the world renowned for the Tyne Bridge and football team. Another reason people flock to Newcastle is for the shopping. Shopaholics can get their fix in Eldon Square, Grainger Town.

Gateshead currently has a lot of redevelopment around Gateshead Quays and the town centre. Gateshead College are currently building an impressive £37m building, due to be completed in late 2007 and ready to open it's doors to students in early 2008, the landmark building will represent growth and development in learning for both local communities and businesses.

State-of-the-art facilities and workshops will blend with social areas, gardens, a theatre, performance studio, spa, bistros and cafes, providing a comprehensive and dynamic place to study and work. Impressive world class buildings and cutting edge learning, along with the best IT infrastructure and transport links will make learning accessible to everyone. Innovation, customer focus and continuous improvement will allow us to provide outstanding service and learner support.

The Gateshead area will soon loose its world famous car park to allow new shops and a shopping centre. Gateshead also has many attractions including; Gateshead International Stadium. Metro Centre, Europe’s biggest shopping and leisure centre and much more.