🇬🇧 Newcastle Day Trip: Bridges, Castles & Seaside Magic! 🌉🏰🌊
Newcastle—where medieval history shakes hands with modern vibes! Here’s how to conquer the city in a day: 🌉 Iconic Bridges (Walk This Route!) 1️⃣ High Level Bridge → Best panoramic views of the other 3 bridges! 2️⃣ Swing Bridge → Victorian engineering marvel. 3️⃣ Tyne Bridge → Newcastle’s answer to Sydney Harbour Bridge. 4️⃣ Gateshead Millennium Bridge → The "Winking" steel beauty! 🏰 Must-Visit Landmarks 5️⃣ Newcastle Castle Where the city got its name (since 1080!). Climb to the top for skyline views. 🎫 £8.25 (student) | ⏰ *10AM-5PM* 6️⃣ St. Nicholas Cathedral Free entry | ⏰ *Mon-Fri 8AM-6PM, Sat-Sun till 5PM* Pro tip: Light pours through stained glass at noon! ✨ 🌊 Tynemouth Beach (Don’t Skip!) Sandy shores (rare in the UK!) → Surf, sunbathe, or picnic! Tynemouth Castle (*10AM-5PM*) + cute seaside cafés. 🚇 Metro from city centre: Buy A+B+C Day Ticket (£6.20) → Tynemouth station. 🚆 Return Trip Hack Walk along the coast to Cullercoats station (passing an aquarium + parks)—slow travel vibes! #NewcastleUK #DayTripGoals #UKTravel #SeasideEscape