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And to the east lies the North Sea, as cold and uninviting as it sounds. Yet still the trawlers venture out of the mouth of the Tyne in search of the mighty cod, and Norway beckons, inviting the Geordie to embark on a yet more arduous ferry journey to frigid fjords where they can languish on the latitude of an Arctic circle.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11694 The Castle Keep http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10393 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10393 Walk around and look up! http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10376 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10376 The Free Trade Inn http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10340
However once you've plucked up courage and opened the door, you'll find that although stuck in a time warp decor-wise - somewhere in the mid70s, this serves the best beer in Newcastle with views to better those from the Baltic.

Oh and the graffiti in the toilets contains some absolute masterpieces – well worth a read. A perfect place for a Sunday afternoon pint. Well worth the hike along the quayside & up the nettle strewn path.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10340 Angel of the North http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10299 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10299 The Vampire Rabbit http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10298 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10298 The Seven Stories, Centre for the Children's Book http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8978
Also there are regular events where authors and illustrators will visit, give a reading of their work and sign books for visitors too. The ground floor is also host to an excellent bookstore dedicated to the very best in children's literature.

Workshops are regularly available throughout the summer and the cafe is well worth a visit for a quick refuelling and a nice view of the river! Or if a big lunch is required pop along to the Cluny, where they do a mean handmade beef burger, with handcut chips and salad.

See www.sevenstories.org.uk for information about events, and detailed directions.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8978 The Quayside http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/1560 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/1560 A view http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/1255 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/1255