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Newcastle is home to the 13.1 mile long BUPA Great North Run. Devised by Olympic Bronze Medallist Brendan Foster it celebrated its 25th Anniversary in 2005 with 45,000 runners taking part. Every postcode in Britain is represented on the start line of the Race. Over 1 million people have now entered the Great North Run and it is the world’s largest half marathon.
Every packet of Nestles Rolos is made in the North East.
The Gateshead Millennium Bridge is so energy efficient it only uses £360 of electricity each time it opens.
The first flavoured crisps – vinegar flavour – were invented by John Hoggett of Gateshead.
The comic Viz was created by Chris Donald in Jesmond, Newcastle in 1979.
Opened in 1850 by Queen Victoria, Newcastle Train Station was the first covered railway station in the world.
The “Hoppings” held on the Town Moor each year in June is the largest non-permanent fair in the world and covers some 28-30 acres.
The CAMRA Newcastle Beer Festival has been running for over 30 years now. Held each April it seeks to promote real ale and at the same time fund raise for local charities
As the Angel of the North is passed by over 90,000 drivers and passengers on the East Coast Mainline everyday it makes it the most viewed landmark in the UK.
Cheryl Cole, Alan Shearer, Kevin Keegan, Bryan Ferry, Sting, Jimmy Nail, and, of course, Ant & Dec!!
Newcastle hen weekends rank in the top 5 in Europe. Regularly beating Prague, Budapest, Liverpool and Bournemouth to the top spot for an unforgettable weekend.
Howay the lasses – wer gannin doon the toon! Don’t panic, you’ve not just landed on another planet, you are in fact in the self styled party capital of the north - Newcastle Upon Tyne (to give it its full name). “Geordie shore land” is definitely where it’s at – sport, bars, clubs, entertainment, all this and more can be arranged by Freedom for you and the ladies on your Newcastle hen weekend packages.
Geordies are world famous for their love of partying and drinking the famous Newcastle brown ale - so all you stags have to do is scrub up and get ready for some serious weekend in Newcastle!
So what makes Newcastle, the largest city in the North East, such a mecca for partying? Well, quite frankly, it’s a combination of lots of things. Newcastle has seen a complete rejuvenation in the last decade with much greater links with Gateshead, south of the river; in fact it’s almost impossible now to say Newcastle without adding Gateshead on too. Think along the lines of Buda and Pest!
Billions has been pumped into the economy of the area with the newly constructed, eye-catching Millennium Bridge, allowing even better access to Gateshead whilst architectural developments like the Sage and the Baltic offer arts and culture to a growing tourist trade and residents alike.
The result is a stylish, modern and totally cosmopolitan city, that’s ready willing and able to host your hen dos in Newcastle. With activities from escape rooms to delicious cocktail making and hen trendy bars to VIP nightclub entry.
Newcastle certainly has had a chequered history and was founded in the 2nd century during the Roman occupation. Hadrian famously built his wall to prevent the Scots invading and certain parts still remain today in Newcastle. It spans the width of Britain and finishes at the roman fort in Wallsend – literally meaning the wall’s end. Does what it says on the tin!
After various battles in Anglo-Saxon times William the Conqueror’s son built a wooden castle here in 1080 and from then on the town was known as New Castle.
Newcastle has had its fair share of rebellions and successfully defended itself three times in the 14th century against the Scots. However it was in the 16th century that the rivalry between Geordies and Mackems started with the royal act that restricted the shipment of coal from Tyneside to Newcastle quayside. This gave Newcastle a monopoly on coal trade and hence the phrase “coals to newcastle” was coined. However, while Newcastle prospered their near neighbours, Sunderland, suffered and this Tyneside / Wearside rivalry still exists today. It’s usually most vocal when they play the derby match at St James Park – where the chants can be heard across the city, so listen out for them on your Newcastle hen parties!
Shipbuilding and engineering became the backbone of Newcastle’s prosperity in the 19th century and it was the powerhouse of the Industrial Revolution in the UK. Innovations which would change the world started here such as the electric light bulb by Joseph Swan – (not Thomas Edison as the Americans would have it) and Stephenson’s Rocket, safety lamps and the invention of the steam turbine which would in turn lead to marine propulsion and the production of cheap electricity.
So you see, Newcastle really has a rich history of grit and determination which is why, when the shipbuilding trade and engineering fizzled out in the second half of the 20th century, Newcastle really had to dig deep to reinvent itself all over again.
But don’t be expecting grim northerners with frowns on their sour faces – no way – think chic and sophisticated, trend setting and high flying with the best in bars and clubs and the funkiest sounds around. Ladies, we guarantee, you are going to be seriously impressed on your hen party Newcastle.
There’s a real buzz now round the city with students, tourists and Geordies all rubbing shoulders in the bars and clubs. It’s well recognised that one can’t survive without the other so you will always be made very welcome on your Newcastle hen nights. So why wait, book your train tickets or search cheap flights to Newcastle airport and get planning your own hen weekend with the help of Freedom. We'll ensure there is maximum banter for the minimum effort!
Depending on the bride's personality it could be a fun idea to include a few surprises. But remember she only gets one hen night so think carefully.
Should the hen party be a surprise or arranged by the bride? With most hen weekends, the bride is commonly consulted on the basics, the date, time, invite list, and where it will start. The degree of freedom the bridesmaids get to go off piste, depends on the chances of awakening the bridezilla.
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