The Newcastle Falcons (formerly Gosforth FC/Newcastle Gosforth until 1996) is an English rugby union team currently playing in the Aviva Premiership. The club was established in 1877 and played under the name of Gosforth Football Club until 1990. The name was then changed to Newcastle Gosforth and the club began to play at Kingston Park stadium in Kingston Park, Newcastle upon Tyne. At the start of the professional era the club adopted its current name of Newcastle Falcons.
The Falcons have been the biggest and most successful club in northern England, with one Premiership and four domestic cups to their name. They also boast a number of home-grown former players such as World Cup winner Jonny Wilkinson.
Newcastle Falcons
It was in 1990 when the Falcons, under the name of Newcastle Gosforth first moved into their current home, Kingston Park. The site had been the Newcastle Chronicle and Journal Sports Ground prior to this.
Since the professional era, Kingston Park has undergone a number of facelifts, firstly with the installation of a temporary stand on the western side of the ground, and most recently the construction of three completely new permanent stands. These are the main West Stand, the popular covered terracing of the John Smiths Stand and the uncovered terracing of the North Stand.
| Full name | Newcastle Falcons | |
| Union | Rugby Football Union | |
| Nickname (s) | The Falcons | |
| Founded | 1877 | |
| Location | Newcastle upon Tyne, England | |
| Ground | Kingston Park | |
| (Capacity: 10,200) | ||
| Chairman | Dave Thompson | |
| Coach (es) | Alan Tait | |
| Captain(s) | James Hudson | |
| 2010–11 | Aviva Premiership, 11th | |
| Website | Club home page |
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Programme
Legacy Experiences are a great new and cost effective way of taking in a game at Kingston Park. Your group can take part in one of our unforgettable matchday packages, which include a special group rate on match tickets.
A typical rugby tour package includes:
Optional Extras
What Is Not Included
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Accommodation
The Newcastle Hotel is a modern hotel in Newcastle, situated close to Newcastle International Airport. Our Hotel offers 105 en-suite bedrooms, all tastefully furnished and decorated with modern facilities.
Our hotel in Newcastle is well situated for visiting the City Centre, with a direct metro link straight into Newcastle city centre within 15 minutes. Northumberland Coastline is closeby including Bamburgh, Holy Island, The Farne Islands, and other famous coastal destinations. Also, within the region are historical areas such as Durham Cathedral, Hexham, Corbridge and Hadrian's Wall.
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Options
Newcastle Falcons - Match Day Tickets
| December 2011 | ||
| Fri 2nd | Premiership | Newcastle v Gloucester |
| Thu 8th | European Challenge Cup | Newcastle v Toulon |
| January 2012 | ||
| Sun 1st | Premiership | Newcastle v Northampton |
| Sat 7th | Premiership | Newcastle v Exeter |
| Sun 15th | European Challenge Cup | Newcastle v Petrarca Padova |
| Sun 29th | LV= Cup | Newcastle v Sale |
| February 2012 | ||
| Sat 18th | Premiership | Newcastle v London Irish |
| March 2012 | ||
| Fri 2nd | Premiership | Newcastle v Harlequins |
| Fri 30th | Premiership | Newcastle v Sale |
| April 2012 | ||
| Fri 20th | Premiership | Newcastle v Saracens |
Newcastle
Attractions
Newcastle offers something for all the family, here are a few suggestions of things to look out for on your stay in Newcastle.
Using a number of state-of-the-art theatres to demonstrate how we survive and cope with extreme climates and habitats at the Human Life exihition at the Centre for Life. The magnifcent landmark you see approaching this vibrant city is the The Angel of the North which won't fail to impress you!
Linking Newcastle and Gateshead the Gateshead Millennium Bridge is the first tilting bridge in the UK. There is also The Tyne Bridge a compression arch suspended-deck bridge over the River Tyne in North East England, linking Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead.
Try the open air museum if you want to take a step back in time, Beamish Museum shows the type of lifestyle had in the early 1800's - 1900's. The famous Haridans Wall, built by the Romans is a world heritage site and an amazing attraction.
Discover the amazing marine life at the Blue Reef Aquarium with living animals from seahorses and Octopi to name but a few.
Shopping Centres
The famous Metro Centre is the largest shopping and leisure centre in the EU, where you will be able to explore all day with it's many shops, cinema and huge food hall.
There is also Eldon Square Shopping Centre. It is the focus of shopping and dining in Newcastle Upon Tyne with 156 stores and is a must-see for tourist visitors and locals alike with improved, comfortable transport links from around the region. Eldon Garden is linked to this and offers a great range of designer brands and ashion labels in a stylish centre.
Royal Quays is situated 10 miles from Gateshead and next to the ferry terminal, this shopping outlet has some great bargains to be had offering up to 50% off the normal high street shops.
Monument Mall, right in the heart of the City, is a four storey building, in keeping with Old newcastle and houses high street shops like TKMax.
Markets
This vibrant and exciting City has an array of Markets which will allow you to browse through quality crafts, goods and produce. Quayside Market is a great Traditional market and you will be kept entertained by singers and performers alike or stroll along the quayside.
Grainger Market is the City's largest under cover market and has a wealth of buys to take advantage of including fresh produce from Butchers and Greengrocers that are very much the fore. This is now a grade 1 listed building and opened in 1835 and welcomes 1000's of visitors each year.
Farmers & County with its array of local and fresh produce in the centre of Newcastle
Jesmond, Armstrong Bridge a craft and artists market selling their unusual wares each Sunday. Tynemouth Market is situated on the coast, a stop on the metro, open Saturdays and Sundays selling bric-a-brac to practical household goodies.
Cultural
Art Galleries include:
Historic Buildings and Gardens
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