Magic Weekend - Where is everyone staying : Mon Apr 27, 2015 3:56 pm  

We found Newcastle itself was either sold out or Very expensive so we are staying in Durham and getting train in, which is fairly regular

Re: Magic Weekend - Where is everyone staying : Mon Apr 27, 2015 4:07 pm  

We're in South Shields, which is apparently serviced by the Metro.

Re: Magic Weekend - Where is everyone staying : Mon Apr 27, 2015 6:27 pm  

gulfcoast_highwayman wrote:

We're in South Shields, which is apparently serviced by the Metro.

We are about 6 miles due South from you, Seaburn, posh part of Sunderland . Some nice walking around South Shields, and the Barbour Factory shop if you like that kind of gear.

Re: Magic Weekend - Where is everyone staying : Mon Apr 27, 2015 6:34 pm  

Durham is fine

Re: Magic Weekend - Where is everyone staying : Mon Apr 27, 2015 6:52 pm  

lionarmour87 wrote:

Durham is fine

I've only been through it on the train, but it looked quite picturesque.

Re: Magic Weekend - Where is everyone staying : Mon Apr 27, 2015 9:11 pm  

Saturday night in Whitley Bay

Sunday night in Jesmond

Re: Magic Weekend - Where is everyone staying : Tue Apr 28, 2015 8:02 am  

we booked a travel lodge in sunderland pretty cheaply

on a side note does anyone know where i can get a rhinos flag?

Re: Magic Weekend - Where is everyone staying : Tue Apr 28, 2015 11:13 am  

Staying with firends who live in Newcastle quite near the stadium, though they are moving house so it may be further off, but we'll work it out

Re: Magic Weekend - Where is everyone staying : Tue Apr 28, 2015 11:32 am  

lionarmour87 wrote:

Durham is fine

Good I have been told there are some good Real ale pubs and decent restaurants. Last train from Newcastle is just after 10 pm I think so will need to be swift after game I reckon

Re: Magic Weekend - Where is everyone staying : Wed Apr 29, 2015 12:18 pm  

Managed to get a pub with rooms about 10 miles out and on the line into the city centre. Looking forward to it. Aiming to get there for 11am, meeting up with a few friends and family.