For ages I’ve dreamed of living up on Newcastle’s quayside, with a view of the bridges I’d never get tired of, some of the best local pubs a stone throw away, and with any number of restaurants and city centre perks at my fingertips. I was recently offered a stay in a Quayside apartment with ...
I go to the theatre maybe once or twice a year in Newcastle, but it’s been ages since I’ve seen Shakespeare’s most famous tragedy and my all time favourite – Romeo & Juliet. Last week I took my mum for an evening out courtesy of Cote Brasserie and the Royal Shakespeare Company. We ...
Driving through Whitley Bay last night we commented just how much has changed in our little coastal town. Bank Holidays in particular are very different to what they once were along South Parade. The place definitely went through a phase where really, it wasn’t much to write home about, ...
Wandering along by the River Tyne, browsing all of the stalls that make up the weekly quayside market in Newcastle is one of my favourite ways to spend a Sunday. It’s presence has been a feature of the Newcastle local lifestyle for decades, back when stalls were for selling livestock and ...
It’s often the case that you discount restaurants that have been there a while, under the impression that the menu stays the same, with nothing new or exciting. The Botanist constantly revamp their menu based on customer feedback and experience, so when I was invited to try out the new ...
It may be a brand new year but when it comes to the Newcastle social and events calendar some things are just guaranteed year after year. Seeing that an event is sold out or making plans that overlap is the worst, so to help you get organised I’ve put together this list of some of my ...