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Located on the banks of the River Tyne a short distance east of Newcastle upon Tyne, Wallsend derives its namesake from the town's position at the end of the ancient remnants of Hadrian's Wall. So when visiting Wallsend for the first-time, be sure to plan a tour of this internationally famed heritage site in the north of Britain. But visiting historical sites of interest is only one of the many entertainments readily available in Wallsend, which is ideally positioned near the city and the shores of the North Sea.
Historical Sites of Interest
Hadrian's Wall was originally constructed in the second century by the Roman emperor Hadrian, ruler of the empire during the occupation of Britannia. Extending approximately 120 kilometres across Northumberland's pastoral countryside, the ruins of Hadrian's Wall are still visible to this very day, which earned the massive ancient structure status as a World Heritage Site. And thousands of first-time visitors to Wallsend come to view the ruins of the old wall for themselves and the site of the old Roman fort named Segedunum, which today operates as a museum and information centre.
Goings-On
Wallsend's proximity to Newcastle upon Tyne makes the town a perfect set off point for excursions into the city. But many first-time visitors may choose to stay closer to town centre since Wallsend is a fully-modernised community complete with the usual lot of goings-on throughout the year.
Try a spot of retail therapy at the town's main shopping centre the Wallsend Forum, named in memory of the Romans who once lived in the area. Along the high street you will discover even more choice places to indulge your urge to shop. And Wallsend is rather well provided with restaurants, theatres, leisure centres, and even well manicured parks and open spaces.
Transportation
Travelling to Wallsend is quite simple and straightforward, even for first time visitors to the greater Newcastle upon Tyne region of Northumberland. Motoring directions are easy to follow, but travelling by rail is even easier.
Similar to other towns close to Newcastle upon Tyne, Wallsend lies along the Tyne and Wear Metro light rail system. And trains that travel roundabout the city make frequent and convenient stops at the Wallsend platform, yet another reason to plan a daytrip to town. You can reach the metro via the East Coast Main Line by way of Newcastle upon Tyne to the west of Wallsend.
In order to motor to Wallsend, you would do well to utilise either the A1 or the A194 roundabout the city. If travelling to A1, you can reach Wallsend via the A184 to the A1058, which bypassed Wallsend to the north. But you can also drive the A194 to the A19 across the river to Tynemouth road for a more direct approach.
Where to Stay
As you might expect from a large metropolitan area, Wallsend is very well served by the full lot of accommodations: hotels, guest houses, and even bed and breakfasts along the coast. So if you are in search of a travel destination steeped in history with plenty of modern amenities, look no further than a trip to Wallsend this season.
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