A few ideas on what to do around you trip to Newcastle for the 2017 Dacia Magic Weekend, with out Newcastle blogger:
Magic Friday
If you fancy squeezing in one more Rugby League game whilst you're in the North East, then head to Newcastle Thunder on the Friday bfore Magic Weekend as they will once again be hosting thier Magic Friday fixture.
The Kingstone Press League 1 side host York City Knights on May 19, for the third year in a row - kick-off at Kingstone Park is 8pm.
Advanced ticket prices see adult standing tickets priced at £10 and seats at £12, with purchases available by clicking here, calling 0871 2266060 or visiting the Kingston Park Stadium box office.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Four weeks to go until <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MagicFriday?src=hash">#MagicFriday</a> and the visit of <a href="https://twitter.com/YorkKnightsRLFC">@YorkKnightsRLFC</a> and its shaping up to be another big crowd. <a href="https://t.co/LGJkgG6CKR">https://t.co/LGJkgG6CKR</a> <a href="https://t.co/pBFI0UaVVd">pic.twitter.com/pBFI0UaVVd</a></p>— Newcastle Thunder (@ThunderRugby) <a href="https://twitter.com/ThunderRugby/status/855335840532185088">April 21, 2017</a></blockquote>
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Around Newcastle
The Baltic Art Gallery is situated over the Millennium Bridge and has showcased exhibitions by Anthony Gormley and Yoko Ono to name a few. This impressive gallery is mostly free to attend (certain exhibitions cost) and has a fantastic restaurant, Six within the building.
The Coast, as previously mentioned a trip to Tynemouth is a must, especially if you don't live nearby to the coast. These award winning beaches are a spectre and the ruins of the Priory will have you transported back to the Roman times. In the Metro station on both Saturdays and Sundays the Tynemouth Market is home to over 200 stalls from bric-a-brac to candle stalls, French macaroons to locally made sausages you can lose hours exploring.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Tynemouth looking resplendent this morning. <a href="https://t.co/IdkIqKq674">pic.twitter.com/IdkIqKq674</a></p>— Run Geordie Run (@rungeordierun) <a href="https://twitter.com/rungeordierun/status/855692461926215681">April 22, 2017</a></blockquote>
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Intu Eldon Square, the central shopping centre of the city shop Fenwicks, John Lewis, Debenhams, Apple, Hollister and more under one roof.
Newcastle is home to the Centre for Life, Discovery Museum and the Great NorthMuseum all which have totally different exhibitions and are worth viewing if you like rich history. The Centre for Life, however is a science museum and is great for families and those interested in how things work. You can find this next to Central Station.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Just a month to go until the 2017 <a href="https://twitter.com/daciauk">@DaciaUK</a>​ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MagicWeekend?src=hash">#MagicWeekend</a><br><br>Dont miss out! 🎫👉 <a href="https://t.co/2vgd2aq16r">https://t.co/2vgd2aq16r</a> <a href="https://t.co/tsZ07GFzZM">pic.twitter.com/tsZ07GFzZM</a></p>— Betfred Super League (@SuperLeague) <a href="https://twitter.com/SuperLeague/status/855119366542815234">April 20, 2017</a></blockquote>
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The red hop on/hop off open top bus which you'll see all over the world is great here. Find out all about the history of the city whilst taking in the gorgeous sights of my favourite UK city.
The Tyneside cinema is the only cinema in the country with the original film reel, head to TTC at 11:30 everyday free of charge to enjoy a classic. Looking for a new release, back to The Gate to the Empire Cinema. If you're looking for a show the Theatre Royal has a great selection of different genres of show. Top tip: if you're back here between December and January you must go and see the Pantomime as it simply is the most hilarious and well-produced performance I've seen. Check out the Metro Radio Arena they have just hosted Ed Sheeran and we're heading to see Diversity perform at the weekend.
Tickets for the 2017 Magic Weekend at St. James’ Park, Newcastle, are now on sale and day tickets are priced from £25 for adults and £12.50 for concessions. Weekend tickets are also available from £40 for adults and £20 for concessions.
Tickets can be purchased by visiting rugby-league.com/tickets or by calling the Rugby League Ticket Hotline on 0844 856 1113 (calls cost 7p plus your network connection).
