SHOPPING - There are several major shopping areas in Newcastle city centre that your Newcastle Chauffeur can escort you to. The largest of these is the Eldon Square Shopping Centre, which incorporates the first and largest Fenwick department store, and a John Lewis store, also known as Bainbridges, which is often cited as the first department store in the world. Eldon Square is currently undergoing a full redevelopment. A new bus station, replacing the old underground bus station, was officially opened in March 2007. The wing of the centre, including the undercover Green Market, near Grainger Street and The Gate was demolished in 2007 so that the area can be redeveloped.

The main shopping street in the city is Northumberland Street. In a 2004 report, it was ranked as the most expensive shopping street in the UK for rent, outside of London.

Other shopping centres in Newcastle include the relatively modern Eldon Garden and Monument Mall complexes, the Newgate Centre, Central Arcade and the traditional Grainger Market. Outside the city, the largest suburban shopping areas are Gosforth and Byker. The largest indoor shopping centre in Europe, the MetroCentre, is located in Gateshead. The largest Tesco store in the United Kingdom is located in Kingston Park on the edge of Newcastle.

ENTERTAINMENT - The city contains many theatres. The largest, the Theatre Royal on Grey Street, first opened in 1837. It has hosted a season of performances from the Royal Shakespeare Company for over 25 years, as well as touring productions of West End musicals. The Journal Tyne Theatre hosts smaller touring productions, whilst other venues feature local talent. Northern Stage, formally known as the Newcastle Playhouse and Gulbenkian Studio, hosts various local, national and international productions in addition to those produced by the Northern Stage company.

Other theatres in the city include the Live Theatre, the People's Theatre, the Round and the Jubilee Theatre.

EXPLORING NEWCASTLE - Your Newcastle Chauffeur can escort you to any of the many attractions, hotels and restaurants in the city. Call your local Newcastle Chauffeur on 0207 739 9851

The city is well served by the A1 and the A19 trunk roads. Newcastle International Airport is situated close to the city, with frequent flights to Europe and the US.

Don't forget to ask your Newcastle Chauffeur to point out the areas of specific interest during you journey.

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