E:03/12 Win A Break In Newcastle

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Newcastle and Gateshead have joined forces to become known as NewcastleGateshead, a destination that's brimming with energy and style.

With a rich arts and cultural heritage, great architecture and shopping, thriving nightlife and a world-class programme of festivals and events, NewcastleGateshead is now a leading city break destination. For a chance to check it out, just enter our competition and you could win a weekend trip to explore the city.

There's no end of options to keep you busy:

· Stroll along the NewcastleGateshead Quayside and enjoy stunning views of the seven bridges across the river including the iconic Tyne Bridge and Gateshead Millennium Bridge

· Sit at the Angel of the North's feet. This huge sculpture welcomes visitors to NewcastleGateshead and stands 20 metres tall

· Admire the impressive Georgian architecture of Grainger Town, an area boasting excellent boutique shops and lovely cafes

· Visit the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art, where you'll find an ever-changing exhibition programme. The east floor of this former flour warehouse offers great views over the river Tyne.

·You can't miss The Sage Gateshead, an international home for music designed by Lord Foster on a landmark waterfront site.

·Entertainment-wise you're really spoiled for choice! There's a whole host of theatres including the recently refurbished Theatre Royal, or check out one of the many live music or comedy venues around the city centre.

To give you a chance to check out all these attractions (and more) for yourself, we're offering a great weekend getaway competition.

The prize is two nights' bed and breakfast at the contemporary four star Marriott Hotel, plus transport to NewcastleGateshead (flights from Gatwick to NewcastleGateshead with Jet2.com or travel to the value of £150) and a three course meal at the award-winning Secco restaurant.

Set on 12 acres of parkland a few miles from Newcastle city centre, Marriott Hotel has a full range of facilities including an award-winning restaurant, café and bar. Leisure facilities include a well-equipped gym, tennis courts, pool, sauna and squash courts and beauty salon.

Secco is one of the city's most prestigious restaurants. It specialises in authentic, yet simple Italian food using the finest seasonal ingredients from Northumberland and the best of Southern Italian staples.

Jet2.com flies from Gatwick to Newcastle International Airport daily from just £9.99 including taxes and charges

Complete the fields below for your chance to win


Good Luck

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The prize is a weekend in NewcastleGateshead, with two nights' bed and breakfast accommodation at the four star Marriott Hotel, plus transport to NewcastleGateshead (up to a value of £150) and a three course meal at the award-winning Secco restaurant.


The winner will be notified by phone or email by Monday December 10 2007.