Blog (November 2014) - NewcastleGateshead

Welcome to the monthly round-up from Life in Geordieland blogger Rachel Kershaw where she will pick out the highlights, from the places she has visited and help you learn more about NewcastleGateshead. You can find regular updates and inspiration to help you get the most out of the amazing region at www.lifeingeordieland.com or follow Rachel on Twitter@rachmotormouth. 

Newcastle has come out top in the Guardian and Observer Travel Awards 2014 - voted Favourite UK City - beating the likes of Edinburgh and London to the coveted title. 

Newcastle is only the second city outside Edinburgh in the past 15 years to secure the top spot - and has nudged last year's winner Bath into second place. 

Looking for a Geordie-inspired gift? We've done some Christmas hunting and found our favourite Geordie gifts, perfect for both stocking fillers and main gifts. Howay man, what are you waiting for?

The roof of Sunderland's Stadium of Light is set to be raised when Foo Fighters visit it for a massive gig summer 2015. With Special guests the Kaiser Chiefs.

Luckily, the stadium doesn't have a roof so no damage will be done when charismatic frontman Dave Grohl and his the band will kick off the UK leg of their ‘Sonic Highways’ European tour on Wearside in May of next year.

Welcome to the monthly round-up from Life in Geordieland blogger Rachel Kershaw where she will pick out the highlights, from the places she has visited and help you learn more about NewcastleGateshead. You can find regular updates and inspiration to help you get the most out of the amazing region at www.lifeingeordieland.com or follow Rachel on Twitter@rachmotormouth.