About the Area

Welcome to Newcastle and Gateshead

The Beach Huts are located in Newcastle upon Tyne in the UK and the area has a justified reputation of hosting some of the friendliest people in the country, so you can be sure of a warm welcome when you come to experience a short break here!

You can also enjoy the adjoining coastal city of Sunderland and seaside towns such as South Shields, Tynemouth and Whitley Bay of which the Beach Huts reside. This whole area is linked by a superb and efficient public transport network which includes the Metro, buses and even boats.

Getting around the area

The Tyne and Wear Metro is a light rail system with 60 stations serving Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland, North Tyneside and South Tyneside

Stations are located at the heart of both Newcastle and Sunderland city centres, railway stations and at the airport - so getting around couldn't be easier.

And what's more, the stations are also easy to find - look out for the cubes which are situated next to all stations.