travel42 Port Guide: Newcastle-upon-Tyne

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The principal city of the industrial northeast, 285 mi/460 km north of London, Newcastle-upon-Tyne has enjoyed something of a cultural revival. A dramatic succession of ancient and modern bridges spans the Tyne River and overlooks the quayside nightlife quarter. Take a cruise down the Tyne or stroll down elegant Grey Street for a hint of Newcastle's prosperous past.

For a more up-to-date perspective, visit the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art. Located in a former riverside flour mill, the g...