Newcastle upon Tyne
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Newcastle upon Tyne, set on the north bank of the River Tyne, is a vibrant city with a rich industrial past and a striking architectural heritage. Its iconic skyline includes the medieval Newcastle Castle, Grey Street’s Georgian architecture, and the modern Sage and Millennium Bridge linking it to Gateshead. The River Tyne flows through the heart of the city, where the Quayside has been revitalised into a hub of restaurants, galleries, and nightlife. Newcastle is also home to cultural institutions like the Theatre Royal, Discovery Museum, and the Great North Museum, alongside green areas such as Town Moor and Jesmond Dene. Its riverside location, historic roots, and cultural vibrancy make it one of the North East’s most prominent urban centres.
The local government for this district is: Newcastle Upon Tyne City Council (Metropolitan District).
Constituencies in Newcastle upon Tyne
- Cramlington and Killingworth
- Hexham
- Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West
- Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend
- Newcastle upon Tyne North
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Wards in Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne is divided into 26 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Arthur's Hill
- Benwell & Scotswood
- Blakelaw
- Byker
- Callerton & Throckley
- Castle
- Chapel
- Dene & South Gosforth
- Denton & Westerhope
- Elswick
- Fawdon & West Gosforth
- Gosforth
- Heaton
- Kenton
- Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall
- Lemington
- Manor Park
- Monument
- North Jesmond
- Ouseburn
- Parklands
- South Jesmond
- Walker
- Walkergate
- West Fenham
- Wingrove