Tyne and Wear is also known as Newcastle and Gateshead and the area is so named Tyne and Wear by virtue of the river Tyne which flows through this part of England and includes Newcastle, Gateshead, Tyneside and Sunderland. Tyne and Wear is not known as a typical self catering holiday destination but some people do head to Tyne and Wear to visit family staying in the area, for work, conferences or for other reasons.
Newcastle is one of England’s larger cities and if you are looking for a self catering city break you may want to discover what Newcastle has to offer. Newcastle can be a lively city with a number of theatres, bars, restaurants and pubs. The city is known for its colourful nightlife and if you love to shop you should find plenty of shops to interest you in Newcastle.
It may surprise you, but Tyne and Wear also has a small coastline with some beautiful beaches, including Tynemouth’s beaches and Sandhaven beach in South Shields, which have all been awarded prestigious blue flag awards. There are also museums and interesting historical attractions in the area. Self catering accommodation in Tyne and Wear is by and large likely to be in self catering apartments but it may be possible to find self catering cottages on the outskirts of the city or in the suburbs.