The largest European shopping city located outside a town, Metrocentre in Gateshead is a collection of over three miles of shopping malls that offers an immense variety of options for the prospective shopper.

Featuring themed areas, high scale department stores and retail outlets, visitors to Metrocentre will not be disappointed. Housed inside this 'city' are somewhere close to 330 shops that cater to a diverse range of products and needs.

Dining options are also well represented as the Metrocentre is home to over 50 restaurants which provide an impressive array of dining options. For buffet dining both Big Lukes and Buffet King offer a fine selection of scrumptious cuisine. For a variety of bites and coffee guests should definitely visit both Café Nova and Beckleberry's. For the burger lover, Burger King is on hand to deliver its fine range of burgers and other fast food offerings.

The Family Entertainment Centre offers a perfect environment for the family to have a great time out and offers a bowling alley, swimming pool, children's soft play area and dodgem cars as well as special family dining options.

The Family Entertainment Centre is also home to an Odeon movie complex which provides guests with the chance to watch the latest movies in the comfort of luxury in addition to the occasional classic.

Getting to the centre couldn't be easier with numerous transport options on offer including buses, train, metro and taxi.

Being one of the hotels in Newcastle upon Tyne that is located close to this destination, guests of Copthorne Hotel Newcastle can not only conveniently access Metrocentre, but will also enjoy an array of comforts and luxuries during their stay.