Coco Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 I'm on my way over this weekend for a wee trip, taking in the Pompey game on Monday night. It's my bro's birthday on Sunday, so I'm bringing him along. The last thing I want to do is sit about in the bar for 4 days, so I could do with some expert local knowledge as to where's good to go, and what stuff we can do in town over the weekend. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Heneage Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 I'm on my way over this weekend for a wee trip, taking in the Pompey game on Monday night. It's my bro's birthday on Sunday, so I'm bringing him along. The last thing I want to do is sit about in the bar for 4 days, so I could do with some expert local knowledge as to where's good to go, and what stuff we can do in town over the weekend. Metro Centre, Lazer Quazer! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 what are you into and have you got transport ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 Whereabouts you staying roughly? If you have the capability, maybe look into the more rural areas of Northumberland, spending some time in Durham. In Newcastle, there are plenty of good bars/restuarants as you probably expect, Northumberland Street/Metro Centre if you want to shop about. Depends on your capabilities mate, financial and otherwise. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissy Bee Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 Depends really. Do you want to see some art? History? Countryside? etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 Sam Jacks pre match for some topless totty. Cannit go wrong. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 Would recommend going up the Northumberland coast but you'd need to rent a car ideally. Tynemouth is alreet though and can be reached on the metro. Get some fish n chips down Shields fish quay n all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coco Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 Flying in on Saturday, and staying in the city centre (New Bridge street I think...). Won't be renting a car, so will have to rely on public transport. Would like to see a bit more than just the nightlife in and around the city centre. Probably start off just taking a dander around on Saturday and getting my bearings. It'll be my first trip to SJP, and it's his 30th, so within reason, money isn't an issue. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 train to hexham is an idea. in newcastle itself the quayside is quite pleasant and there are one or two museams and galleries. segedunum and bedes world aren't too far from the metro. tynemouth is worth a look for the priory. next time rent a car and i'll keep you going for a week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 train to hexham is an idea. in newcastle itself the quayside is quite pleasant and there are one or two museams and galleries. segedunum and bedes world aren't too far from the metro. tynemouth is worth a look for the priory. next time rent a car and i'll keep you going for a week. Not a particular lot to see in Hexham like but you can do a decent day stopping off in all the pubs along the route if its a nice day... Wylam - Boathouse Prudhoe - Adam & Eve Riding Mill - Welly Corbridge - Dyvels Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 train to hexham is an idea. in newcastle itself the quayside is quite pleasant and there are one or two museams and galleries. segedunum and bedes world aren't too far from the metro. tynemouth is worth a look for the priory. next time rent a car and i'll keep you going for a week. Not a particular lot to see in Hexham like but you can do a decent day stopping off in all the pubs along the route if its a nice day... Wylam - Boathouse Prudhoe - Adam & Eve Riding Mill - Welly Corbridge - Dyvels we do a similar trek in the summer. do all the corbridge pubs then into ovingham,then the boat house, ending in either the town or keelman if warm. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 train to hexham is an idea. in newcastle itself the quayside is quite pleasant and there are one or two museams and galleries. segedunum and bedes world aren't too far from the metro. tynemouth is worth a look for the priory. next time rent a car and i'll keep you going for a week. Not a particular lot to see in Hexham like but you can do a decent day stopping off in all the pubs along the route if its a nice day... Wylam - Boathouse Prudhoe - Adam & Eve Riding Mill - Welly Corbridge - Dyvels we do a similar trek in the summer. do all the corbridge pubs then into ovingham,then the boat house, ending in either the town or keelman if warm. Definitely a few nice pubs in the Tyne Valley particular if its a nice day. Prudhoe is fairly horrendous for a town of its size luckily Wylam and Ovingham have a couple of nice places. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cp40 Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 train to hexham is an idea. in newcastle itself the quayside is quite pleasant and there are one or two museams and galleries. segedunum and bedes world aren't too far from the metro. tynemouth is worth a look for the priory. next time rent a car and i'll keep you going for a week. Not a particular lot to see in Hexham like but you can do a decent day stopping off in all the pubs along the route if its a nice day... Wylam - Boathouse Prudhoe - Adam & Eve Riding Mill - Welly Corbridge - Dyvels we do a similar trek in the summer. do all the corbridge pubs then into ovingham,then the boat house, ending in either the town or keelman if warm. Definitely a few nice pubs in the Tyne Valley particular if its a nice day. Prudhoe is fairly horrendous for a town of its size luckily Wylam and Ovingham have a couple of nice places. is the scrogg, walker still open? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 If the weather is decent on sunday morning, have a wander up the quayside to the Ouseburn Valley, good walk up to Jesmond Dene & you can do the Sage/Baltic on the way Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slim Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Sam Jacks pre match for some topless totty. Cannit go wrong. Place is full of charvs and idots...Normally Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coco Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Cheers for the input lads. Depending on the weather, may take a journey out and about on Sunday... If any of yous are at the match and see a hairy Irishman in the Milburn, say hello... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest n4e Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 Sam Jacks pre match for some topless totty. Cannit go wrong. Place is full of charvs and idots...Normally It that tosser Gouldy still on in there ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coco Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 Over in the hotel lobby now. Loving it so far. Down Quayside this morning, lovely weather, good craic. Resting up, and heading out later on. Probably going to end up in Bigg market tonight, will be an experience no doubt... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedro111 Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 Over in the hotel lobby now. Loving it so far. Down Quayside this morning, lovely weather, good craic. Resting up, and heading out later on. Probably going to end up in Bigg market tonight, will be an experience no doubt... Hope you have a good time mate. Try not to get into a fight in the Bigg Market will you? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 Over in the hotel lobby now. Loving it so far. Down Quayside this morning, lovely weather, good craic. Resting up, and heading out later on. Probably going to end up in Bigg market tonight, will be an experience no doubt... I hope for your sake you do not go into the Bigg Market. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissy Bee Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 Gonna hijack this for myself. Any ideas for countryside style walks around Northumbria for tomorrow? I'm not completely familiar with the area so anything from hills, parks, etc. would be appreciated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 Gonna hijack this for myself. Any ideas for countryside style walks around Northumbria for tomorrow? I'm not completely familiar with the area so anything from hills, parks, etc. would be appreciated. how far a walk are you thinking of ? kids or just adults ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissy Bee Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 Gonna hijack this for myself. Any ideas for countryside style walks around Northumbria for tomorrow? I'm not completely familiar with the area so anything from hills, parks, etc. would be appreciated. how far a walk are you thinking of ? kids or just adults ? Just adults. Only really looking for around 5 miles. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 Gonna hijack this for myself. Any ideas for countryside style walks around Northumbria for tomorrow? I'm not completely familiar with the area so anything from hills, parks, etc. would be appreciated. how far a walk are you thinking of ? kids or just adults ? Just adults. Only really looking for around 5 miles. the middle length walk in thrunton woods is nice. http://www.forestry.gov.uk/website/ourwoods.nsf/LUWebDocsByKey/EnglandNorthumberlandRothburyThruntonThruntonWoodCarParkCastleHillWalkThruntonWood simonside if you fancy a little climb. park at lordenshaw and you can also take in the cup and ring rock art on garleigh moor. the wall is always a winner http://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/HadriansWall/downloads.asp?PageId=65 this might give you some ideas aswell.....http://www.northumberland-walks.co.uk/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coco Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Over in the hotel lobby now. Loving it so far. Down Quayside this morning, lovely weather, good craic. Resting up, and heading out later on. Probably going to end up in Bigg market tonight, will be an experience no doubt... Hope you have a good time mate. Try not to get into a fight in the Bigg Market will you? Had a good night, but was really pissed. Can't remember too much, probably for the best really... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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