"My home from home" Gosforth by toonsarah

Gosforth Travel Guide: 11 reviews and 17 photos

My mother in law lived in this pleasant Newcastle suburb, just three miles north of the city, and it has become almost a second home to me. It has a busy High Street with a good mix of chain and independent shops, and a number of restaurants with menus and prices to suit most people.

Woodbine Road Church

While it’s not a tourist destination, it has a bit of history, and my General tips describe some of the reminders of the past that can still be seen on and around the High Street.

In a Gosforth garden

If you’re visiting Newcastle, do consider taking the bus a few miles north to spend an hour or two in this more peaceful residential area, where you'll also find some pretty good restaurants.

Intro Updated Dec 23, 2011
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The tram sheds Favorites (4)

A parade of shops on the west side of the High Street are housed in the former tram sheds, and you can still see the... more travel advice

The Globe and the Royalty Favorites (4)

The Chinese restaurant which dominates the start of Salters Road (and which we have never visited) was once the Globe... more travel advice

Some Victorian churches Favorites (4)

Until recently there were three “free” churches within a few yards of each other on the High Street, but today only one... more travel advice

Bulman Village Favorites (4)

A pub in St Nicholas Road, the Job Bulman (in the former Post Office), acts as a reminder of an earlier name of this... more travel advice

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Jerelis Jan 13, 2012 at 6:20 AM

I guess that this is just one of those hidden gem destination. I like it very much. As the settlement in Gosforth goes back to the 12th century it has a beautiful historical heritage. Thank you for sharing and the beautiful pictures.
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spidermiss Jun 26, 2011 at 6:39 AM

Great tips. Thanks for sharing:-)!
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LoriPori Jun 14, 2011 at 4:58 AM

Your mum in law lives in a very charming little town. Nice restaurant tips.
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richiecdisc Jun 5, 2011 at 9:06 AM

Nice to find some interesting places close to home but of course it's best to find some nice bites. Hope Chris doesn't imagine a molar being filled when digging into some pasta dish. ;)
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HORSCHECK Jun 5, 2011 at 2:58 AM

Sarah, fabulous new page aboput this English gem. I must admit that I haven't even heard of this place befor.
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Trekki Jun 1, 2011 at 3:30 PM

What a loverly suburb your second hometown is! I love these sepia photos and especially the sign of the old Newcastle tram corporation. Oh wow, a Sardegna restaurant!! Try mirto after your next meal there!
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Yaqui Jun 1, 2011 at 11:36 AM

I love and appreciate the places that hold onto their history. Excellent page Sarah!
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hunterV May 21, 2011 at 9:50 AM

Hello, Sarah! Thanks for your great page! I wish I could travel to the amazing UK some day...
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Nemorino May 19, 2011 at 2:53 PM

Nice restaurant tips from your home from home. By coincidence I had occasion just last night to defend English restaurants, since Germans typically believe you can't get a good meal in England.