Northern Rock Cyclone | Local Accommodation

There is ample accommodation in the area for all those spectators and participants who will require it over the weekend. NewcastleGateshead has many hotels with a wide range of prices. Accommodation in the city centre and hotels situated on Osborne Road are ideal for those wishing to combine their stay with a taste of city culture.

There are a number of hotels and Guest Houses in the north and out towards the NW of the city which offer good value and more peaceful surrounds as well as being close to all of the events and accessible for the countryside. This accommodation includes two Travel Inn Hotels at Woolsington and at Newcastle Airport. There are also other hotels adjacent to the airport. For those who wish to be a little further out the village of Ponteland is recommended or the town of Morpeth.

A copy of “Where to Stay 08/09” contains accommodation listings for NewcastleGateshead and the surrounding area. It can be obtained by calling 0191 277 8000 or by going to the www.visitnewcastlegateshead.co.uk website to request a copy. For help and advice in booking accommodation call Accommodation NewcastleGateshead on 0906 680 6805 (calls are charged at 25 per minute).

More information about all accommodation in the area can be found at:

www.visitnewcastlegateshead.co.uk

www.visitnorthumberland.com and

www.visitnortheastengland.com

Making the most of your visit

At www.NewcastleGateshead.com you can research places to visit while you're here and also check out events taking place over the weekend. Alternatively you can call our Tourist Information Centres on 0191 478 422 / 0191 277 8000 or visit in person at:

The Sage Gateshead on Gateshead Quays
The Guildhall on Newcastle Quayside
Central Arcade, Market Street in Newcastle City Centre

Here you will be able to pick up Pocket Guides and What's On Guides.

Northumberland is a beautiful unspoilt County with thousands of miles of country roads and lanes that are traffic free. Why not extend your stay to the area and cycle up the Coast to Bamburgh and its famous castle which has been used for many epic films? There are also many other beautiful sights up this coastal route. Inland you can cycle up to Bellingham and other unspoilt villages in the North Tyne Valley. There are some magnificent roads for cycling and plenty of climbs for those that enjoy the challenge. Accommodation is plentiful and all can be found at the above sites or by contacting the local Tourist Information Offices.

A copy of "Visit Northumberland Holiday and Short Breaks Guide 2007" has an accommodation listing of 450 hotels and Guest Houses some of whom are designated as being cyclist friendly. It can be obtained by phoning 0870 224 0017 or going to the www.visitnorthumberland.com website to request a copy.

1 bedroomed self-catering flat overlooking village green in Stamfordham,sleeps 4 people.Garage to store bikes.Available to rent for 2,3 or 7 nights.Ideal location for competitiors and spectators.Prices from £260 Contact Louise at parkerspt@yahoo.co.uk or 01661855413.