Book excerpt: Discover the best of Newcastle & Northumbria with this compact, practical, entertaining Pocket Rough Guide. This slim, trim treasure trove of trustworthy travel information is ideal for travellers on short trips, and covers all the key sights such as BALTIC, Hadrian's Wall and Chillingham Castle, restaurants, shops, cafes and bars, plus inspired ideas for day-trips, with honest independent recommendations from expert authors. The Pocket Rough Guide Newcastle & Northumbria covers: Grainger Town, Quayside and Gateshead, Ouseburn & Jesmond, Tyneside and the coast, The Northumberland Coast, The Northumberland interior, Durham and around and Further Afield Inside this travel guide you will find: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER Experiences selected for every kind of trip to Newcastle & Northumbria, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in Tyneside to family activities in child-friendly places, like Grainger Town or or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like The Northumberland Coast. INCISIVE AREA-BY-AREA OVERVIEWS Covering Grainger Market, Ouseburn Valley, Steel Rig and more, the practical Places section provides all you need to know about must-see sights and the best places to eat, drink, sleep and shop. TIME-SAVING ITINERARIES The routes suggested by Rough Guides' expert writers cover top attractions like Durham and Jesmond, and hidden gems like The Old George pub and Victoria Tunnel. DAY-TRIPS Venture further afield to Tees Valley or Darlington. This tells you why to go, how to get there, and what to see when you arrive. HONEST INDEPENDENT REVIEWS Written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, our expert writers will help you make the most of your trip to Newcastle & Northumbria. COMPACT FORMAT Packed with pertinent practical information, this is a convenient companion when you're out and about exploring Hadrian's Wall. HANDY PULL-OUT MAP With every major sight and listing highlighted, the pull-out map makes on-the-ground navigation easy. ATTRACTIVE USER-FRIENDLY DESIGN Features fresh magazine-style layout, inspirational colour photography and colour-coded maps throughout. PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS Includes invaluable background information on how to get to Newcastle & Northumbria, getting around, health guidance, tourist information, festivals and events, plus an A-Z directory and a handy language section and glossary.