Step into NewcastleGateshead this summer and experience a hotbed of events. Summer Tyne is booming with food and live music at EAT! NewcastleGateshead while the British Science Festival will transform Newcastle into one big inspiring classroom. Come and uncover the shops and sights of a city that always welcomes its guests with a warm embrace, whatever the weather. It’s our round. www.NewcastleGateshead.com

What’s on... EAT! NewcastleGateshead 23 Aug 8 Sept 2013

EAT! NewcastleGateshead is one of Britain’s biggest food and drink events - and almost certainly the most imaginative. This year there will be 16 days of eclectic events... Don’t miss the Big EAT! Weekend (Thurs 5 - Sun 8 Sept) to join a pub heritage walking tour, eat your way around the Food Heroes Tasting Market and experience EAT! Street & The Boiler Shop Steamer, where there’ll be live music, regional ales, exotic food, hot competition in the chilli-eating contest and a warm Geordie welcome on tap!

Win a weekend break in

NewcastleGateshead

Visit www.NewcastleGateshead.com for the chance to win a city break for two people, including: (cid:58) Two nights’ bed and breakfast at four-star Hilton Newcastle Gateshead. (cid:58) Dinner for two at Blackfriars Restaurant. (cid:58) Return first class rail travel from your nearest East Coast mainline station to and from Newcastle courtesy of East Coast.

Closing date: Sunday 1 December 2013. Full terms and conditions apply - see website for details.

Book your train in advance at eastcoast.co.uk for their lowest fares. Terms & conditions apply. Subject to availability.