What is Newcastle like for shopping and entertainment?
Newcastle has something for everyone. If its culture you are after, the city offers one of the best selections of live music and theatre venues between London and Scotland, which play host to a an impressive number events all year round. On the other hand, if you are a sport fanatic,Newcastle has something for fans of anything from basketball to ice hockey, rugby and football to horse racing to golf. Shopaholics will be right at home in the city as well with the Metro centre (Europe’s biggest shopping centre) just a short bus/train ride away and lots smaller, independent boutiques and great designer outlets.