Exploring NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE: Is this the best city in the UK?!

[@drewdonnelly2174]

You have excellent taste visiting Newcastle, you're welcome back anytime.

[@Ancatdubh1010101010]

I'm from Birmingham in the West Midlands, and have to say Newcastle is one of the most fun, wonderful places to visit in the UK. Go there, meet the wonderful people and soak up the history :)

[@HNFC-Stays]

Newcastle has so many local attractions to check out, been living here for 7 years still amazes me.

[@shaycostello888]

Endorse this❤ fully. The Great North. Canny folk

[@a.humphries8678]

Would you consider it a safe place for a woman solo traveler? I'm looking for somewhere other than London to visit.

[@mrmessy7334]

@@a.humphries8678 Absolutely, Newcastle is one of the safest cities in the country.

[@bencockburn4838]

@@a.humphries8678 Yes it is safe for a female solo traveller. If you feel comfortable in London you will find Newcastle safer. I can say this because I live in both cities.

[@roningt7175]

As a Geordie, it’s humbling and wholesome to see people appreciating my home town. A lot of what you explored, feel o take for granted, due to seeing them on a regular basis. But it’s always lovely to see people visit and enjoy this great city. Thank you 😊

[@bogdandostovalov3954]

Studied in Newcastle university 2021-2022. Fall in love in the city despite the weather. Miss it so much. From Russia with love.

[@robertcasey966]

That's a bond film lol 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jamesphilipson1289]

As a lifelong Geordie (33 years and frankly a little bored and in need of a change of scenery haha) it's so fun to see people exploring this place. Not sure how your video came up on my feed but I'm glad it did and glad you enjoyed yourselves 😁

[@brianhepke7182]

Go out and explore...the world is your oyster! I left England for South Africa in 1980 when I was 23 and then went to live in Canada about 14 years ago. Now I am back in Cape Town and I have got itchy feet once more. I want to come back to the UK and settle in an area away from where I spent my youth. Going back to where you started is not advisable; moving forward is the only way. GB is so central to much of the northern hemisphere.... the gateway to Europe. Enjoy the experience!

[@jamesphilipson1289]

@Dave Dodd ahhhh mate sickener 😂 yeah the gate was the place to start a night back in 2014. Given where I was working at the time in offices down the quayside, I was out every other night, especially in December of that year. Highly likely I was out that night, possibly in the same bar! Back then it was Bar Beyond and/or Players we visited at that time in The Gate. I knew several of the dancers in Players so sat in VIP there usually when we went there early in the night. Again it's likely one of those bars would have been the recommended destination for you back then. Shame you didn't get your leg over with the girls but it doesn't sound like you'd have put in a career best performance 😆 I guess by today's standards it would be frowned upon to have got it under false pretences too haha though a mighty achievement

[@TheMrBarso]

57yr old born and bred Geordie here, vid just popped up in my feed too. I like this couples attitude, they done they're research.........something I need to do, didn't know about the gin place on High Bridge

[@Fliteska]

I have no idea why this video showed up but really happy it did. Having lived here for 33 years, I've taken the place for granted. It's great seeing people excited to explore. I love wandering the streets with my wife who somehow never explored Newcastle growing up

[@GeordieNerdReacts]

crazy how this video found everyone living in Newcastle haha

[@TheLaim12345]

I’m a geordie and it’s crazy to watch Americans walk around the streets I grew up in and experience it for the first time 😂 I couldn’t stop smiling the whole way through 😂😊 Hope you can visit it again and experience the nightlife, it’s by far one of the best places for a night out in the whole of England!

[@sarahoconnor3841]

I was Born in Newcastle and couldnt be more proud of where am from I love my home town

[@paulmcdonough1093]

i am a scouser i am really proud where i am from born in liverpool a great city

[@arnoldleitch1532]

i moved here from northern ireland and had a culture shock that knocked me off my feet such an amazing place and it has changed my life completely

[@joycetam3239]

i studied in NI for a while before i came to newcastle. would you mind sharing what culture shocks you experienced? curious to hear.

[@georgebarnes8163]

@@joycetam3239 unarmed police would be one, always find it strange that police are not armed in GB.

[@JD-lp5rw]

So many Norn iron people in Newcastle it's mad

[@georgebarnes8163]

Northern Ireland has its own Newcastle, a beautiful seaside town in the Kingdom of Mourne, Co.Down.@@JD-lp5rw

[@vaibhavshimpi5734]

As an Indian, It's been more than 5 years I have lived in the various parts of the UK and I bet Newcastle is the best city I have experienced so far!! The Geordies are the most friendly, humble and warm welcoming people. It's so beautiful seeing you walk around the streets that I walk regularly(I live just behind Hilton hotel where you stayed). The nightlife experience is so mesmerizing and I would recommend to try at least once. There are other wonderful places worth to visit. They are Whitburn beach, Whitley bay, Tynemouth and various pubs at its best!!!

[@Eamzybeza]

🎉we

[@DerekDerekDerekDerekDerekDerek]

How long did it take you to get used to the accent?

[@vaibhavshimpi5734]

@@DerekDerekDerekDerekDerekDerek Aye, the accent!!! It took a while to understand the slang but not tougher than the Scouse accent. A few weeks I would say...

[@TheSkunkyMonk]

Whitburn, lol South Shields man! Mind suppose it is quieter

[@anonymous77173]

I love middlesbrough

[@steelcity791]

My son started at Newcastle University last September and absolutely loves the place as we do ,his parents .

[@morbidsnails1913]

As a Geordie, it's so strange seeing you walk around the streets that I know so well. Glad you enjoyed Newcastle, just a pity you didn't have time to experience the nightlife.

[@TheMagicGeekdom]

We did a little bit, but didn't end up filming it as we were with friends. We'd love to check it out properly next time.

[@morbidsnails1913]

@@TheMagicGeekdom Good stuff, you'll have a wonderful time, I guarantee it 👌

[@cubs6583]

Such a shame the council is letting the city centre look an absolute disgrace, its getting more and dirty and flithy ,,, Grey street used to be stunning now its a Sh-t hole and ugly .. Welcome done to the people and council for leaving graffiti, Litter and chewing gum all over... So sad

[@ElectricArtist]

@@TheMagicGeekdom I would watch yourself while walking through the streets at night though. Some parts of Newcastle are known for radgies. (really crazy people)

[@michaelhawkins7389]

@@morbidsnails1913 Why would they want to see the nightlife around Newcastle? It's just rough , and seeing drunk people fighting is just sad

[@jacquelineflower9077]

As a sandancer I'm so glad you enjoyed your time in Newcastle

[@CarrieLou0906]

As a Scottish lass who lives in Newcastle for 9yrs now this is home & I am proud.. 🖤🤍 Glad you both are enjoying your trip here. 😊

[@shellybob]

I'm also Scottish and have lived here 9 years! 😳 Weird 😂

[@kiwikiwi8462]

Hi , I am in London and I am thinking to move there,

[@Holly_NE]

​@@kiwikiwi8462aye! Canny do it knaa lad 😊 yer always welcome here

[@thelifebath]

You are both the SWEETEST people I have seen on here. I’m from Newcastle and I learned so much ❤

[@mrmessy7334]

Yay, Newcastle! Nobody ever does travel videos on Newcastle so thanks for that! The Holy Jesus Hospital isn't actually a working hospital but an old 1680 almshouse (hospital for the poor) incorporating part of a much older 13th century friary (monestery) that now houses offices. I used to work in there.

[@TheMagicGeekdom]

People told us to go check it out to see the architecture. It sounds interesting.

[@scotttowers1759]

People do travel videos in Newcastle all of the time, what are you talking about?

[@AM-dz2sh]

I went to University of Newcastle, but from London. I still get fustrated when I learn people have not ever visited.. (S Apart from my family,/close friends.. as they visited me in my time there or I later demanded they go! LOL) I think, if you dont live in the North.. it just seems out of reach and people choose Edinburgh or Glasgow. Which are awesome but it's such a shame the wonderful Toon, Durham and Northumberland is missed. With that said.. the same applies to tourists - it's too far from their other destinations. (I would say the West Country, such as Devon & Cornwall, get missed out for the same reason. 😥

[@p4uli016]

@@TheMagicGeekdom I'm from Newcastle and have never heard of it before, but when I googled it, I instantly recognised the building. We used to park out the back of Manors car park waiting for my mam to finish work at the PPA across the bridge and drive past it every night. It's definitely worth the short walk just for the architecture! Loved this video - first time I've come across you guys.

[@nelztunes3018]

@@TheMagicGeekdom It is, but it's within touching distance of the Swan House roundabout, part of the early 70's Central Motorway so it's difficult to get a really good view of it.

[@Geordie-rr2gq]

Newcastle is an unusual city. A beautiful combination of down to Earth & cosmopolitan, industrial & rural (it's not too big and is right on the coast, you can feel that in the air and in the wide, open streets), traditional & contemporary. It's a gem. Kudos to the NY1 non-profit organisation who do a lot to bring life to the city, organising events and interesting happenings.

[@occidentadvocate.9759]

Yeah but the "Cosmopolitanism" was forced on us, and most Geordies didnt want it, and still Don't!

[@stevegiles4549]

I'm from Southampton - one of the furthest cities away from Newcastle in the UK, but I spent years travelling around the country and working in different cities, and was often in Newcastle. IMO it IS the best city in the UK.

[@paulmcdonough1093]

never been to liverpool then have you

[@DECODEDVFX]

1:29 The Lord Chancellor is the highest ranking minister, in theory they out-rank the Prime Minister (though not in practice). When Lord Eldon was a teenager he took a fancy to a woman called Bessie (Elizabeth) who was the daughter of a local banker. Her father objected to them getting married, so she took a ladder to her window and they escaped to Scotland to get married.

[@davidhoward5392]

Excellent review of my city, which I will be visiting in a few months for the first time in over 20 plus years, its virtually impossible not to smile at this ladies infectious and child like enthusiasm at even the simplest things, her sheer joy. No doubt when I arrive at the Central Station and see the iconic Tyne Bridge, it could well get a little emotional, being hyem and back in the Geordie Nation

[@TheMagicGeekdom]

Thank you, David.

[@davidhoward5392]

@@TheMagicGeekdom your welcome

[@jameswilliamtaylor-hu9ex]

I'll be going back in April. Haven't been back from Australia since the 80's. I heard they've knocked down my old school, Heaton Grammar.

[@davidhoward5392]

@james william taylor I remember Heaton Grammer. I played football and ran cross country against them late 60's and early 70's, when I was at John Marley Comprehensive. Back in March 98, it was the last time I was in the Toon

[@Priscilams78]

I'm moving to the Newcastle outskirts very soon,if i get the transfer from work! I can't wait! London is killing me!

[@loopyloo788]

One thing is for certain, you’ll be made very welcome by the Geordies.

[@heatherboardman7004]

Hope you get the chance. You will be made welcome and will love it.

[@hugodrax71]

I lived in Newcastle in 1994, for work purposes. Absolutely wonderful city and great people. Brilliant memories. My dad, who was Italian and who had the privilege of working in Florence and Venice in his younger days, came to visit and also loved it. Undoubtedly one of the best cities in the UK.

[@oceanwave9316]

So pleased you enjoyed our Toon. I really hope you got to visit Northumberland street and China toon. So meny beautiful places here. If you decide to visit again I just may see you guys out and about Safe journey home xxx

[@Mannaz82]

Grey Street was once voted the best street in Europe. Loads of fantastic architecture as you saw

[@casper4496]

It's nice to do a loop walk around Bamburgh Castle on the Beach if you're going to be nearby - and there is a really cool second-hand bookshop in Alnwick, in an old railway station with model trains overhead which is really cute too. Also the lighthouse by Whitley Bay to see the seals! I'm glad you're enjoying your time in the UK.

[@jamesknows5910]

Always great to see the toon get some love online, I can never get bored of the view coming over the Redheugh or Metro bridges. As a Geordie who's lived here for most of their life, it's nice to see a fresh perspective. 👌

[@lewisparker7598]

didn’t even scratch the surface in this video, just shows how much there is to see in the toon🙌🏽

[@TheMagicGeekdom]

Yes, would could easily make at least a second video our more.

[@oliverlovell1579]

Up the toon hew

[@garysimpson3170]

Glad you enjoyed Newcastle I lived here for over 10 years a wonderful city and the people are so friendly

[@KierstenMB]

What a lovely video! I've never seen a tourist video of Newcastle before. So, you've helped me see my city with fresh eyes. Really glad you had a good time x

[@andiscott8470]

As a local, I am glad you enjoyed our beautiful City. Newcastle is a very underrated and under visited city. A lot of people simply pass through on their way to places like Edinburgh etc. and miss out on one of the most amazing cities in the UK and also all of the stunning Northumberland coast just to the north of the city, and places like Tynemouth. Thanks for sharing!

[@a.humphries8678]

I'm considering visiting here instead of London. Coming from the US. 😊

[@vattmann1387]

It's well worth it. If you have the time I'd also recommend booking a day or 2 at Lindisfarne just so you don't have to worry about the tides ! @@a.humphries8678

[@isobellen]

as a geordie this video made me so happy!! especially seeing you appreciate the grainger market it’s one of my favourite places. And hey i didn’t even know that gin bar existed so thanks! can’t wait to go there!

[@keithweelands5822]

Jesmond Dene just outside Newcastle is a lovely walk along a river. Further out. Washington Old Hall family home of a certain George Washington I think he became someone! Tynemouth lovely castle sandy beaches and a fabulous antique market in the railway station on a Sunday. South of Newcastle Beamish open air museum a working living museum, which means a funtioning victorian school where you can get lessons, visit a victorian dentist and be greatful you wont get treatment it is spread over acres of land. Very near by, Tanfield steam railway which leads onto the Causey Arch the world's oldest single span railway bridge. Durham City with its magnificent cathedral and castle, castle is only open on universitie holidays. Up coast the town of Alnwick with its amazing castle (the quiditch pitch in the Harry Potter movies) and water gardens. Further up the coast Lyndisfarne or Holy Island the birth place of Beitish Christianity. Please check tide times for here.

[@TheMagicGeekdom]

There should be a Durham video coming soon. We tried to go to the Washington Family home. Sadly, it was closed the day we went.

[@nigelmorris9293]

I’m so proud of my local city and the north east. It’s kept it’s heritage and the people of the north are always friendly and welcoming. Thanks for a great video tour, I’ve learned stuff I didn’t know. 😅

[@kreemkrackered3755]

I live near Newcastle- I’m no Geordie but love the Toon. The people are amazing and the city has a great, friendly vibe. I wouldn’t want to live anywhere else in the UK to be honest.

[@andrewyoung5126]

Good to see you in my home city. Often overlooked when people visit the U.K. as we’re a bit more remote but we have some epic coastline, history and landscapes up in Northumberland.

[@stevenhoward3358]

It has been more than 30 years since I lived in that part of the world. I must say the toon is the best night out in England, Geordies really know how to have a good time!

[@explorewithcasey]

I visited Newcastle a few months ago and it was the best time, absolutely loved the blinking eye bridge at nighttime and my highlight was The beamish museum, absolutely amazing and well worth a visit, I spent 4 hours there but could've stayed longer!

[@evar7816]

Lived there for ten years and still miss it I’d be back in a heartbeat

[@TheMagicGeekdom]

We need to go back and just visit more. It's lovely.

[@suppleberry3863]

I went to Newcastle for the first time in the summer and loved it. I'm from the south of the UK and always had an idea it was run down and industrial (it probably was when I was growing up in the 80s). It's a perfect size for a city - big enough to have lots to do but small enough to get around easily, and the metro makes that simple. I'd also recommend going out to see Hadrian's wall (beautiful countryside and an amazing Roman construction), traveling up the Northumberland coast and getting the train down to the city of Durham. Tynemouth is a really nice area and it's a pleasant walk up the coast to Whitley bay.

[@tomlynch8114]

I was a kid in the 80s. You’re half-right in what you say about your impressions of it being rundown and industrial. Back then the shipyards were still open and busy. Loads of cranes on the skyline but they added to it. They were striking in their own way and it was cool seeing the ships in the yards and in the river getting built, repaired or refitted. My dad worked in the shipyards so I used to get to go down to the yards for ship launches which were great. The ports and docks in the central part of the quayside had gone but at that point it hadn’t been regenerated so it had a bit of a derelict feel to it. There used to be lots of scrapyards down there. My dad used to drag me round as he was always on the lookout for spare/replacement parts for various cars he had. A lot of the buildings in the city centre were cleaned up in the 90s, so they do look more striking than they did. However, we’ve lost a lot of shops (both local and national chains) and markets. Newcastle used to be superb for shopping. We still have some good places but we’ve lost a lot too.

[@superunknown8775]

Yeah, Tyneside was super run down in the 80's as I was growing up. Thankfully it's improved drastically 💪🏻

[@brynmordey2659]

Us geordies are the best

[@TheMagicGeekdom]

We need to go back in the summer and check out the wall,

[@brynmordey2659]

I literally live west Newcastle opposite the remaining wall in heddon. You can pop in for a cuppa

[@PupRiku]

I'm a Geordie and so biased...but I absolutely love Newcastle. I never tire of coming home after I've been somewhere else.

[@rossgeorge245]

Wey aye hands down best city in England I'm proud of being a geordie. Glad u enjoyed your visit of the toon.

[@tommo2492]

As a geordie expat, it’s great to see you guys enjoyed my home city! If you can jump on a metro and get to Tynemouth, it’s full of coffee shops, fish and chip shops and of course the unique Rileys fish shack down on the beach, highly recommended!

[@MrMrjjk3]

Hey I’m from Newcastle. Glad you enjoyed the city. My great-grandma (my mam’s grandma) was at the Tyne Bridge when it was opened.

[@toonman1892]

I'm a Geordie, born in Newcastle, dragged up in Gateshead. I love this City, my City, our City, and your City as long as you are visiting. :)

[@MaazNisar]

Sir, whats a geordie? apologies for the silly question but i am curious.

[@kirstydoyle9534]

Amazing to see my current town represented so well. I moved here 2008 and could never leave now. Love the town and the people x

[@CrowTails88]

You traveled up to Hadrian’s Wall yet , tough walking but great views

[@stephengreen6338]

You are both great ambassadors of your country, love your bubbly enthusiasm when trying new places, and food, and drink, all the best for the New Year guys

[@TheMagicGeekdom]

Thank you! 😃

[@georgeknox1822]

Thank you . Was such a pleasant surprise see my city on you tube. There are so many incredible 😊places in Northumberland Wonderful watch and thank you again.

[@garrydawson5024]

Wow - I live here and absolutely loved your travelogue of the city. Very many thanks for posting this - loved it!!

[@adammc7170]

Glad you enjoyed your visit. Love it when people come and visit and showcase the place.

[@nikistrachan9424]

As a Geordie now living in canada 🇨🇦 it so nice to see home, kinda forget how pretty it is.. but you won’t meet a bunch of nicer & friendly people anywhere else ❤

[@jackbadabing5609]

Hello mate thinking of moving to canada myself from newcastle how easy did you find the process

[@jo7449]

Glad you enjoyed my home town Newcastle Upon Tyne

[@TheMagicGeekdom]

It's lovely!

[@jules372]

So glad you fell in love with it, we have been going up for 20yrs at least twice a year. Great architecture, amazing people

[@jules372]

And like a lot of Northern cities, ignored by so many who think the UK is London.

[@alex-E7WHU]

@@jules372 as an East Londoner now residing on Tyneside I agree 👍⚒️

[@TheMagicGeekdom]

It's lovely! We hope that we can make it there again soon!

[@alex-E7WHU]

@@TheMagicGeekdom if you do, get the metro out to Tynemouth, it's lovely.. or an evening down by the fish quay in north shields is nice.

[@buster3577]

Love Newcastle. Loved the quayside area and along the river. Everything central, everywhere walkable and loved how friendly all the people in the shops and restaurants are. And it’s surrounded by beautiful countryside. Roman wall and Northumberland took my breath away.

[@XenophobicAirport]

Hey guys, I'm from Gateshead just across the Tyne from Newcastle and I'm really glad you guys enjoyed your walk around Newcastle and found the Bessie Surtees plaque near to her window. There's a remarkable local romance/ghost story attached to it that goes like this - Bessie was a local Newcastle girl that met, dated and fell in love with a man called John Scott, a man that would go on to be Lord Chancellor of Great Britain and she lived in one of the houses you stood in front of with her family. Unfortunately for Bessie and John, Bessie's father didn't like John or their relationship and the entire ordeal poisoned the relationship between Bessie's family and John. When they finally decided they wanted to get married, her father grew heated and tried to keep her away from John, so the two came up with a plan - they decided they they'd escape off to Scotland together and get married, away from Bessie's family. Putting the plan into action, John pulls up one night at an agreed time and date outside of Bessie's window on horseback and Bessie climbs out of her bedroom window to get on John's horse, galloping off together. Outraged, some of Bessie's family learn of this, get on their horses and end up in a pursuit through Newcastle with John and Bessie. In an attempt to shake them, John decides to take suicidally drastic measures and take his horse up a very steep and tall set of steps that are just around the corner from her house - Dog Leap Steps. He commands his horse to go up the steps and miracously they make it to the top. Seeing this, the pursuing members of Bessie's family follow suit and send their horses up the steps after John and Bessie. Though disasterously for them, one of the horses in front slips going up the steps and the entire entourage comes crashing down, killing not only them but some of the horses as they got crushed. Though fortunately for John and Bessie, this is the opportunity they needed to escape them, galloping off to Scotland where they later got married. John and Bessie's family later repaired their relationship and the two had another marriage ceremony in Newcastle for the sake of Bessie's family. Now they say in a pretty spooky story, if you go up Dog Leap Steps late at night and listen carefully, you might catch the cries of the crashing horses and men as they tumble down the steps and get crushed.

[@TheMagicGeekdom]

Wow. I'll have to make sure Cara reads this. She'll love it.

[@markshepherd3632]

Should of went to the Nags and Met on Gateshead High street

[@Bookofwords]

@@markshepherd3632 I wouldn't want anyone to visit the Gateshead high street mate... its not exactly a nice place, aside from the trinity, the rest of it is nothing but a dump

[@paulgraham4004]

@mark_shepard aye gateshead high street is nout like when I was a kid it was pretty clean nice indoor market now it's a dump for smackheads to hang around trinity square is only clean cause it's got security but other than that I love gateshead/Newcastle it's been my home for 34 years and taught me how to live and survive

[@poetrait941]

This is so wholesome as someone from Gateshead who goes to these places everyday. Happy new year guys ♡

[@jackmason7823]

Brilliant fact: the electric lightbulb was invented by Joseph Swan in Newcastle, and the first street lit by electricity was Mosley Street in Newcastle.

[@georgebarnes8163]

Alessandro Volta in 1800

[@da90sReAlvloc]

@@georgebarnes8163 no he didn't invent a actual light bulb,

[@KittchenSink]

Joseph Swan was born on 31st 0ctober 1828 in Bishopwearmouth SUNDERLAND.

[@blackwhitearmy8525]

Glad you enjoyed Newcastle, beautiful city amazing people and I’m so proud to be a Geordie🖤🤍

[@TheMagicGeekdom]

You should! It's great!

[@helendrew3640]

Ditto!

[@paulguise698]

Hiya Sir, have you subscribed to The Toon Review, the things the panel do on Newcastle United are great

[@DigitalDaffodil]

Ergh the people are awful

[@Smog104]

I’m a Smog-monster and I think Newcastle is a hell of a city I live in the city of Durham 15 mins on the train to the Town and not too far from Teesside and Boro for family and work . I’ve travelled and worked away in the UK and abroad too but there’s nowt like the North East , Gods country !!

[@kimberlyh5868]

No idea how I stumbled across your video but I'm from Newcastle and I'm so happy to see people discovering and enjoying our great city! 😊

[@johncoltrane7899]

As someone from Newcastle I'm glad you visited places such as the Grainger Market. For next time, take a walk east long the river and visit the Ouseburn. Its a former industrial area sited in a small valley and hosts lots of the cities best pubs, restaurants and culture.

[@pitmatix1457]

For classic North East food try a ham and pease pudding stottie sandwich. Another great treat to try is a Peach Melba, don't be confused it is totally a different food from the dish that is known by that name elsewhere. It's a pastry cup containing cream and peach pieces, all topped with an icing top. It's delicious and one of the things people miss when they move from the region as you can't get them down south! For places to visit I would recommend Beamish Museum which a few miles South West of Newcastle next to my hometown. Thank you for all your videos, you guys are an absolute delight to watch and I look forward to all your adventures.

[@TheMagicGeekdom]

We did end up trying a Peach Melba later. It was very nice!

[@hypersonic8280]

I'm from Sunderland, the next city down from Newcastle. It's great to see people visiting the North East, we often get overlooked for the more touristy places like London and Manchester. Newcastle is often named as one of, if not the friendliest city in the UK, so I hope that reflected in your experience, and that you got a good dose of the famed northern hospitality.

[@richardeasten2937]

youve walked through filming locations for Get Carter starring Michael Caine near the bridge and Stormy Monday starring Tommy Lee Jones,Sean Bean,Melamie Griffith and Sting at Surtees House/pub...oh and thats my fave cheeseshop

[@TheMagicGeekdom]

Oh man. We didn't know that. That's really cool!

[@Flint_Westwood]

Another great video. Glad you ejoyed your visit! although not a native myself, I've lived here for over 35 years. I've had the oportunity to travel but there's a reason I'm still here. The coastline is particularly beautiful (Tynemouth, Cullercoats, Whitley Bay) and the Northumberland coastline if you feel like venturing further afield.

[@maureenbrown6610]

As a Newcastle lass who lived in Virginia in the 1990’s it is fascinating to see Newcastle from a tourist point of view. ❤️

[@toonman1892]

I'm a Geordie who lived in Alexandria VA 2011-2013 :)

[@Shades_of_White]

I stumbled across your channel for the first time today. Newcastle is an hours drive from me so this video was a lovely watch. Kind of like the chemistry and vibe you guys give off. You're great. Thanks for the videos

[@patrickb827]

You are such a charming couple, I've become addicted to your videos. I particularly love the way you seek out unusual, odd things in the cities you visit that nobody else would think of. Thank you! Love you both 💓 Hugs from Malta, the Mediterranean island nation.

[@TheMagicGeekdom]

Thank you so much!

[@PaulBrown-bd9jy]

@@TheMagicGeekdom happy you enjoyed my town.

[@dragoclarke9497]

Thank you for your video highlighting Newcastle-upon-Tyne. I was born here in 1955 and have lived most of my life here. Despite the (economically) tough last few years it is still a wonderful city with enough variety to please most visitors. Safe travels.

[@Poliss95]

I was born here in 1955 too. 😁

[@andyo22]

Thanks for this video. I'm consuming as much Newcastle info as possible, as I have my first ever trip to Newcastle in February. I can't wait to get there!

[@TheMagicGeekdom]

It's a great city. We hope you enjoy it!

[@stevenwiles38]

As someone from Newcastle I'm overjoyed that you have came and enjoyed it! It definitely is the best city in the UK for it's architecture, history, football, famous singers, the food & the people!

[@chrisjames2109]

I'm really enjoying your tour around the UK, and especially your Newcastle experience. As a Geordie who lives down near Whitby now (I've also watched your Whitby video), it was so pleasing to see you enjoy your walk around Newcastle. It's my city, the city I love, and to see other people unused to how amazing the city is walk around with smiles on their faces is heartwarming. Keep up the good work.

[@katrinaahern7251]

As an irish person who has lived In Newcastle since 2004 I have learned a lot from this video. I love Grainger Market especially the discount M&S.

[@mrstoives2444]

Its great you’re doing the provinces. Just goes to show (especially southerners) that there is Life outside of the capital..

[@TheMagicGeekdom]

It's beautiful.

[@SimonNeilScott]

I'm just appreciating the fact, you prounounced Newcastle the correct way! 👍 You definitely covered most of the main places people might head to!

[@Cazzdevil]

What a joy to see people from across the pond enjoying my beautiful hometown. I'm biased - obviously - but I really do think it's an incredible city with a truly fascinating history. So glad you visited the Grainger Market as that's a real highlight with some amazing street food stalls. Also lovely to see you appreciating the architecture - I think that's one of Newcastle's biggest selling points 😊

[@geordiepiper2615]

Great review thank you for visiting Newcastle and England

[@aliciabalchin4559]

Thanks for taking me to Newcastle ,I'm ashamed to admit I have never visited there, it's wonderful. Love and thanks to you two lovely people from London. X

[@TheMagicGeekdom]

Thank you, Alicia! It's a lovely city. We hope you make it there at some point.

[@DanUnplanned]

I’m from just outside of Newcastle and love travelling away from it and exploring other parts of the world for my videos! Can’t wait for my next trip! You got a lovely day for exploring a lovely city! I can’t wait for my next KZbin trip

[@donnagreen7386]

Newcastle is an amazing city. I live just north of Newcastle in the home town of Jackie Milburn who was one of the local heroes plaques you showed. I adore Newcastle 🖤🤍

[@TheMagicGeekdom]

It is really lovely. We still need to check out more of the surrounding area,

[@donnagreen7386]

@@TheMagicGeekdom so many places to explore round here. Warkworth, bamburgh, dunstanburgh, craster, Alnwick those are just a handful of our amazing castles. Seahouses is worth a visit too, go for some chips at Lewis’ 💜. There’s boat tours too around the farne islands, serenity is a good one. And that is the tip of the things to do and see. Barter Books in Alnwick is also worth a visit if you love books 😁

[@chrisTombo31]

Glad you like my home City. Newcastle is the gem of the North and the best kept secret in the UK . Great upload

[@idrewuk]

Greggs (the bakery) was founded, and is still headquartered, in Newcastle! It’s also home to so many amazing artists and famous figures. Brilliant city!

[@wcoke]

Thanks for visiting and glad you enjoyed it love living in Newcastle 👍🏻

[@em1985]

I live in Newcastle! It’s lovely to see this video 😊

[@TheMagicGeekdom]

It's a lovely place!

[@phillippalee1966]

I live in Hexham, which is not far from Newcastle.. You have the Wall - Hadrian's wall is a must see. Go to the coast, up to Holy Island or Tynemouth. You also have Rothbury and the Simon Side hills. If you need a tour PM me! This such a wonderful area x

[@TheMagicGeekdom]

Thank you for the kind offer. Maybe we can on our next trip!

[@meganharrngton9432]

If you want to see a little bit of nature I strongly suggest heading up to Jesmond Dene (strongly recommend going there via the metro) to see some lovely waterfalls. Also Tynemouth is a great shout.

[@ednammansfield8553]

Just love your channel and your enthusiasm for the history of the UK as a whole. I have been to Newcastle a couple of times. I live in Telford now which is in the West Midlands between Birmingham and Shrewsbury. Although Telford is a new town created by merging villages back in the 1960's there is still a lot of history in the surrounding areas. The famous Ironbridge is a world heritage site nearby to Telford which is definitely worth a visit as they have created a Victorian town there where you can experience what it was like to live in those times. Another town not far from Telford is the beautiful historic market town of Much Wenlock which held there own Olympics in the Victorian era. About 14 miles away from Telford is the town of Bridgnorth which has a lot of history from the English Civil War the castle ruins in Bridgnorth are still there to this day. Beautiful views from Bridgnorth High Town of the nearby river below. There is a cliff railway there also linking High Town to Low Town or you can use the steps. There is also a steam railway that operates today between Bridgnorth and Kidderminster. Thanks for your video of your visit to Newcastle.

[@BayWatchTV]

We are very proud of our little city and surrounding areas, pleased you enjoyed your visit

[@jamesknows5910]

@phil stabler I love Newcastle but it's not really large (in terms of land area) when you compare it to other major cities.. Large in personality and presence though!

[@Zack97.]

I'm truly glad you could enjoy our beautiful city! Hope you return one day!

[@emmayounger4343]

You could spend a week here and still only scratch the surface of what there is to do. So glad you experienced the Grainger Market. It is an amazing place that has evolved over the years.

[@TheMagicGeekdom]

Hopefully, in the future we can come back and spend more time there. I'm sure we could at least make another video or two there.

[@Bookofwords]

thats true, I'm literally from here, 28 years of life and have never seen inside that cathedral until now, didn't even know those notable people on the quay side even existed

[@kaivalentine8033]

This is very wholesome! Love seeing you explore the city I live in. Just behind you on the Quayside (just by the Sage) is the Baltic Art Museum. It’s free entry and has 2 viewing boxes where you can see all across Newcastle and a cool explanation about all of the bridges. Check that out next time you’re here.

[@janetteveronica402]

So pleased you came to Newcastle my home. Lovely video

[@TheMagicGeekdom]

Us too! Thanks, Janette!

[@04williamsl]

I'm from a town a bit south called Middlesbrough - a company based here designed and built the Tyne Bridge, as well the Sydney Harbour Bridge which was modelled on the Tyne Bridge - which my grandfather worked on! I've been to the Toon plenty of times (at my old company, we actually had offices on Grey Street! and my new company who also has offices in Newcastle we have to pass that Hilton every time we travel there), but there are so many things you've pointed out here that I never knew about, so it's great to see. Glad you had a wonderful time!

[@nicolajohnson1887]

I miss Newcastle, it's a great city

[@dinenthal]

I absolutely loved your video exploring my city. It’s so lovely to see the city through fresh eyes. It’s worth covering more ground next time and visiting Whitley Bay and Tynemouth, both have a rich history. The coast of Northumberland is worth exploring too, Craster, Seahouses and Bamburgh (which was the ancient capital of the Kingdom of Northumbria) , I’m sure you’d both enjoy it.

[@marktodd7397]

Hope you enjoyed our Geordlie hospitality. At night is when Newcastle truly comes alive though you need to witness it. If your after more history about Newcastle there's a youtube channel called Tyneside life which is an excellent source of information its maker Eddie is a.lovely guy. If anyone goes in summer and its hot just jump on the metro/tube for 20 minutes to Tynemouth loads of bars, restaurants and beautiful beaches and coves that go on for miles and miles.

[@TheMagicGeekdom]

Thank you, Mark! I believe we've watched his channel before.

[@thatpandathing9142]

Absolutely love seeing Newcastle getting some spotlight in vlogs, proud of my city any day

[@thehomemakersblog23]

It's always eye opening to see people from elsewhere visit your local city. You see so much more than a local would, maybe its time for us to be visitors in our home!

[@martinkinsella6484]

Lovely video thanks for showcasing our wonderful city. I love this place.

[@mlssnewman]

I've only been in Newcastle about four months now, but it's very charming. If you return and have time for a day trip, I recommend going down to Durham. It's a short ride on the train to an extremely twee city. Alternatively, take the metro out to Whitley Bay area for a charming seaside area. It's also a lovely place to watch the sun rise. In Newcastle proper, I recommend going to the cocktail bar Mother Mercy. You can take the twist of fate and get a random drink off the secret menu. For a lovely meal, go to Blackfriars, believed to be the oldest purpose-built restaurant in the UK.

[@AndrewMarchetti]

This video made me smile from beginning to end. So great to see people enjoying great British cities with such enthusiasm and good humour.

[@PolarBear4]

Nice to see someone visiting Newcastle! If you want views up the Tyne, stay on the Newcastle side of the river and keep walking down past the Millennium Bridge to the block of flats. That's the point where you can look up the river for the iconic shot of the bridges lined up. If you cross over the river and go into the Baltic and head up to the top floors there's viewing decks which offer a nice view of the city. Newcastle Uni has a nice campus which is interesting to walk through and Leazes Park nearby there (If you walk through the Uni campus to the hospital and turn left basically) is a really nice park to walk through. I don't know if you had time to walk to China Town? I think it's the 2nd biggest outside of London or something. The old town wall runs along the back of it. Also, did you find the Vampire Rabbit behind the Cathedral? If not, if you walk around the back and look up at the walls of the surrounding buildings you'll find a rather odd vampire rabbit looming over a doorway. If you have time to get out of the city a bit, try and get to Jesmond Dene. It's a park which is in a little valley along one of the small rivers that feeds into the Tyne. Honestly, it's super easy to forget that you're so close to a big city as it feels so removed and has a few waterfalls and cute bridges. It's not particularly close to any Metro stops but there's plenty of busses go past it. You can also get a Metro to the coast to enjoy some sea views and lovely beaches. Tynemouth has Priory ruins you can visit and a long pier out to the end of the Tyne's mouth which is a nice walk on a good day. My advice would be to walk along the seafront until Whitely Bay to enjoy the views, grab some fish and chips or maybe stop at one of the cafes (Crusoe's is popular) en route. It's a lovely bit of coastline with a bunch of nice beaches on a warm day. If you have plenty of energy you can keep walking up past Whitley Bay (Spanish City is further along than the metro station but a really cool building) and along even more coast and end up at St Mary's Lighthouse which has to be one of the most photographed lighthouses in the UK lol. If you have a car, head west towards Hexham to get to Hadrian's Wall. Parking is pricey at Housesteads but you can see well preserved ruins of the fort and start a walk along the wall there. Go for a few miles and you'll find the "Robin Hood Tree" at Sycamore Gap. The tree was infamously used in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves when they were allegedly still travelling to Nottingham. They couldn't have picked a more obvious spot not near Nottingham. That whole section of the wall is pretty well preserved (even though people still think walking on a 2000 year old wall is acceptable!) so you can get an idea of what life must have been like for the Romans. If you like castles you can head north into Northumberland. Taking the coastal route north you'll pass a lot of castles. If you stay on the A1 you'll get to Alnwick which is the castle used in Harry Potter to substitute for Hogwarts. Alnwick also has an amazing bookshop - Barter Books - in the old train station. It's one of the largest 2nd hand bookshops in the World I think. Just walking around they have books on display which are hundreds of years old and cost over £10,000! Back to the coast though, keep going and you'll get to Seahouses which is good for fish and chips, and if you're interested in sea birds/seals/one of the largest puffin colonies in the World, you can do a trip out to the Farne Islands to see them. North a bit more and you'll get to Holy Island. It's a lovely place to visit (there's a castle and a monastery) and is the birthplace of Christianity in the UK. It's also one of the first places the Vikings decided to ransack when they came over. If you go on the Island be careful with the tide times. Some people seem to think that the tide doesn't apply to them and end up trapped on the causeway with the water rising by the second. It comes in very fast as it's so flat. On a big tide day there's 4 meters of water over the road I think which is more than enough to turn your car into a boat. It is totally safe to cross as long as you pay attention to the times though.

[@Sheik2791]

As someone that lives here it's refreshing to see your view and to see you learned a lot of it's history ♡ hope you enjoyed it here