Newcastle as well as the north east in general has witnessed some thing of a resurgence over the last decade. It has had millions of pounds of investment to encourage corporations into the area and to totally redevelop the city centre making it one of the best places in the united kingdom to live and work. Newcastle’s position as one of the best destinations in the united kingdom to visit is demonstrated by the fact that it has won the Guardian best city break for the last 4 years. There are plenty of reasons why you should visit Newcastle and one of the very most popular is the sporting events there. It is well known that the north east is a hotbed of sporting fanaticism and given that Newcastle United are back in the Premier league there are sure to be thousands of football fans from across the country making the journey to St James’s Park. The Great North Run which is held each year is another event which attracts 1000s of participants as well as spectators and raises hundreds of thousands for charity. If you love shopping then you’ll unquestionably love a visit to Newcastle. The MetroCentre has the largest shopping centre and complex in Europe with a host of leading name brands in one place. If you are looking for a more boutique type of shopping you can visit Jesmond Market and the Quayside Arcade for a few outstanding independent shops and labels. One of the biggest attractions for many people is of course the Newcastle nightlife. The Quayside and the Bigg market attract a lively, young crowd but for the slightly more mature there are a large number of traditional pubs, theatres and top quality places to eat. Of course no visit to Newcastle could possibly be called complete without trying one bottle of Newcastle Brown Ale or a visit to the brewery where it is made. As you might expect from a modern and vibrant city you will find there’s wonderful choice of hotels in Newcastle from which to choose. From B&B’s to 5 star hotels there’s accommodation to suit every pocket and I can personally highly recommend the Rosebery Hotel in Jesmond as a great place to stay. The Rosebery is a family run hotel and a warm welcome is assured. Located in a quiet suburb just five minutes from the bustling city center it offers good value lodging inside an exclusive setting. There’s a choice of single, double and family rooms which can sleep up to 6 people. There is extensive free parking, free wifi and one of the best cooked breakfasts in Newcastle.