Newcastle upon Tyne Car Rental Deals

Popular attractions in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne

Newcastle situated along the river Tyne has a long, rich history, and its many museums serve to remind locals and educate visitors about the area's past that extends back to the second century. Some notable museums in the area include the Great North Museum and the Beamish Museum. The Great North Museum has been newly renovated, and it now incorporates the collections from the Hancock Museum as well as exhibits from the city's Museum of Antiquities. The Great North Museum largely features collections and displays of ancient history. The Beamish Museum on the other hand is a living museum focusing on Britain's Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian time periods. This museum also includes a learning center that teaches visitors heritage skills like vegetable gardening and bee keeping.

Newcastle contains the most historic structures of any of Britain's metropolitan areas mainly because it was a strategic border location for the ancient Roman empire and was commonly known as that empire's northern border. The ruins of the wall built by the Roman emperor Hadrian remains in Newcastle as well as the ancient castle for which the city was named. Many travelers undertake a sightseeing tour of these historic destinations once they receive the keys to their car rental.