Newcastle
Newcastle
Newcastle upon Tyne is a city in northeast England.
The city is located on the banks of the River Tyne, and is home to a number of tourist attractions, including the Newcastle Gateshead Quayside. The quayside is also home to a number of restaurants and shops.
Newcastle is also a major shopping destination, with a variety of stores and restaurants located in the city center.
If you are looking for things to do in Newcastle, there are a number of options available. If you enjoy spending time outdoors, you may want to visit one of the city’s parks or take a walk along the River Tyne. If you are interested in learning about the history of Newcastle, you can visit one of the city’s museums or take a tour of the Newcastle Castle.
If you are looking for things to do in Newcastle at night, there are a number of bars and nightclubs located in the city center. You can also find a number of restaurants that offer evening entertainment. If you are interested in watching a live performance, you may want to visit one of the city’s theaters or concert halls.
Newcastle is a vibrant and exciting city, and there is something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you are looking for things to do during the day or night, you will be able to find a variety of activities to keep you busy.
Created: 12 November 2022 Edited: 29 November 2023
Newcastle
Tyne from Watersmeet to Tidal Limit Details
Tyne from Watersmeet to Tidal Limit
Tyne from Watersmeet to Tidal Limit is a river in County Durham
Tyne from Watersmeet to Tidal Limit takes in water from an area around 80.582 km2 in size and is part of the Tyne Upper catchment area.
Tyne from Watersmeet to Tidal Limit is 26.866 km long and has been heavily modified by industry in the past.
Local History around Newcastle
There are some historic monuments around including:
Hadrian's Wall in wall mile 7, Scotswood section of Hadrian's Wall in garden of West Road Methodist ChapelOld Tyne Bridge (land arches)Newcastle upon Tyne town defences: section of curtain wall containing Ever, Morden and Heber towers, two turrets and two sections of town ditchRoman fort, Anglo-Saxon cemetery, motte and bailey castle and tower keep castleHadrian's Wall in wall mile 6, Condercum Roman fort, BenwellNewcastle Swing BridgeChapel on the south side of Kingsley AvenueHadrian's Wall in wall mile 2, Walker section of Hadrian's Wall near the junction of Fossway and Shields RoadNewcastle upon Tyne town defences: section of curtain wall including St Andrew's Tower and section of town ditchSalter's Bridge, GosforthCoal mining remains at Dunston HillNewcastle upon Tyne town defences: section of curtain wall and town ditch between Forth Street and Hanover StreetMedieval fortified house, known as the Camera of Adam, HeatonHadrian's Wall in wall mile 1, three sections between Stotts Road and Vauxhall RoadSt Mary's Well, JesmondHadrian's Wall in wall mile 7, Benwell length of vallum of Hadrian's Wall in the grounds of Benwell Hill Cricket ClubHadrian's Wall in wall mile 2, Byker section of Hadrian's Wall and presumed site of milecastle 3 at Shields Road WestNewcastle upon Tyne town defences: section of curtain wall including Plummer Tower and a 17th century bastionHadrian's Wall vallum in wall mile 6, Benwell length of vallum of Hadrian's Wall in grounds of St Cuthbert's SchoolHadrian's Wall in wall mile 2, Walker section of Hadrian's Wall 171m long across Millers Dene playing fieldNewcastle upon Tyne town defences: section of curtain wall including Durham Tower and section of town ditchThe Friars, remains of Dominican friaryDUNSTON STAITHESRavensworth quadrangular castleHadrian's Wall in wall mile 4, sections of wall between Crawhall Road and Jubilee RoadSite of Ravensworth coalmill, 600m north east of Ravensworth CastleNewcastle upon Tyne town defences: section of curtain wall containing Corner TowerTwo rectilinear enclosed settlements, south of Castle StreetHadrian's Wall in wall mile 5, sections of wall in playing field of Rutherford SchoolHadrian's Wall in wall mile 7, Scotswood section of Hadrian's Wall in the grounds of Benwell Hill Cricket ClubWashingwells Roman fort, WhickhamNewcastle upon Tyne town defences: section of curtain wall including Closegate and Water TowerNewcastle upon Tyne town defences: section of curtain wall including Sallyport or Wall Knoll TowerSt Mary's Chapel, JesmondNewcastle upon Tyne town defences: Gunner TowerHadrian's Wall in wall mile 2, Walker section of Hadrian's Wall under the forecourt of the Fosse public house.Wildlife in and Around Newcastle
Mammals found in Newcastle
There have been 35 species of mammals recorded in the newcastle area.
| (Nyctalus/Eptesicus agg.) |
| 55 Khz Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pygmaeus) |
| Badger (Meles meles) |
| Black Rat (Rattus rattus) |
| Brown Rat (Rattus norvegicus) |
| 45 Khz Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pipistrellus) |
| American Mink (Neovison vison) |
| Bank Vole (Myodes glareolus) |
| Brown Hare (Lepus europaeus) |
| Common Porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) |
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Fish found in Newcastle
There have been 43 species of fish recorded in the newcastle area.
| Allis Shad (Alosa alosa) |
| Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar) |
| Brown/Sea Trout (Salmo trutta) |
| Bullhead (Cottus gobio) |
| Coalfish (Pollachius virens) |
| Anglerfish or Monkfish (Lophius piscatorius) |
| Bream (Abramis brama) |
| Bull rout (Myoxocephalus scorpius) |
| Carp (Cyprinus carpio) |
| Cod (Gadus morhua) |
