Durham Marriott Hotel Royal County

Visitor's Guide: Newcastle upon Tyne

Durham castle

Durham castle

Durham Cathedral

Once famous for coal mining and ship building, Newcastle is now world renowned for its lively and vibrant nightlife. A true party city, all visitors receive a warm and friendly "Geordie" welcome. Come and join the fun!

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Sunderland AFC - Stadium of Light (24.1 km NE)

15/08/09 to 15/05/10

Middlesbrough FC - The Riverside (59.5 km SW)

10/08/09 to 15/05/10

Newcastle United FC - St James' Park (38.6 km NE)

09/08/09 to 22/05/10

New Victoria Centre Concerts - Home of the Mighty Wurlitzer (13 km N)

13/03/10 to 13/03/10

The Hairy Bikers Big Night Out @ The Gala Theatre (0.8 km N)

19/03/10 to 19/03/10

Beamish car Reliability @ Bowes Museum (48.3 km NE)

20/06/10 to 20/06/10

Half Term Family Fun Day @ The Bowes Museum (48.3 km NE)

01/06/10 to 01/06/10

Hall Hill Farm - Lambing Time and other events through 2010 (29 km E)

13/03/10 to 30/04/10

Durham Mysteries Plays (0.8 km NE)

27/05/10 to 29/05/10

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Area Tour Services

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Blue Badge Guide Tours

Cycling routes at Hamsterley Forest

Guided Walks along Durham's Heritage Coast

Prince Bishops River Cruises

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Suggested walks around High Force

Yorkshire Dales National Park

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Durham Marriott® Hotel Royal County

Old Elvet Durham, DH1 3JN United Kingdom

  • Phone:  44 191 3866821
  • Fax :  44 191 3860704
  • Sales:  44 191 3866821

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Newcastle upon Tyne Weather:

  • 21 March 2010
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  • Hi:51F |10C
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