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Escape with a River Tyne cruise this Summer

River Escapes are a family business established in 1990 and are the premier cruise company on the River Tyne. They are based in the heart of the city centre on Newcastle Quayside and located next to Gateshead Millennium Bridge.

During the last twenty-five years they have seen many changes that reflect the great development in the heart of NewcastleGateshead and along the banks of the River Tyne.

Their cruises offer an unrivalled way to experience NewcastleGateshead’s famous riverside and to add that extra special touch they can even arrange for you to sail under Gateshead Millennium Bridge too.

With a fleet of two luxury equipped vessels accommodating up to 150 people, the River Escapes Fortuna and the River Escapes Coventina , they have something to offer all tastes, budgets and requirements. All vessels are comfortable with bar and catering facilities onboard so you can sit back, relax and enjoy the changing sights of the River Tyne from the best vantage point in the city – the river itself!

River Escapes vessels are available for private charter and individual or group bookings are welcome on all scheduled cruises.

Cruises and tours they are offering at the moment are:

• Quay to Country 2 hour Cruise
• Quay to Sea 3 hour Cruise with acoustic guitarist and collects fish & chips
• Sightseeing tours with live commentary
• See more on their website  riverescapes.co.uk

Contact River Escapes to make a booking here . Email: [email protected]  or call 01670 785666 / 01670 785777

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A River Escapes cruise is perfect for any occasion – a sightseeing trip, a corporate event, an exclusive celebration or an upbeat evening party.

When you step on board Moonshadow Cruises you will be cruising with a multi-award winning team. Evening Stag Party Boat Cruise in Newcastle is a chance to start the evening off in style with this party boat cruise on the River Tyne. This award winning party boat with its onboard disco and extensive bar affords any group the chance to break away from the usual party venues in Newcastle.

Newcastle based Storrar Marine Store is truly 'one stop shopping’. On site, apart from the comprehensive chandlery, there is a well-equipped sail loft and specialist rigging division. Volvo, Yanmar, Nanni, Mercruiser inboards, and Mercury and Yamaha outboard engines, spares and repairs are catered for in the dedicated engineering workshop. They are a Webasto boat heating installer/dealer and have a fully trained Webasto Heating engineer on site.

Situated on Newcastle’s bustling Quayside between the Tyne Bridge and Millennium Bridge, Newcastle City Marina provides a unique experience to visitors, allowing them to moor in the heart of the city. The Quayside and its bridges form one of the nation’s most iconic views, famous the world over and symbolic of the city’s rich heritage. Newcastle’s Quayside has undergone a huge transformation over the past few years with a fantastic collection of restaurants, bars and cultural venues.

We are a family business established in 1990 and we are the premier cruise company on the River Tyne. We are based in the heart of the city centre on Newcastle Quayside and located next to Gateshead Millennium Bridge

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I have lived in Newcastle my whole life and have never been on one of these river cruises. sometimes it's fun to be a tourist in your own city X

I love being a tourist, it's so much fun and it's actually quite interesting to sometimes hang out with visitors and see the city through their eyes x

I love the idea of being a tourist in your own city! I've since moved away from Cornwall but my family still live down there, and whenever I return home I find myself doing all of the touristy things that I never even thought to try whilst I was growing up there! It looks like you had some great views, and I love the fact that you get table service too! Issy | MissIsGoode xx

Oh wow, that's a bargain! And I had no idea they served booze too, perfect. I need to book one now!

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Summer events in Newcastle to include free kayak lessons on the Tyne and a quayside motorbike race

J ust as the sunny weather adds to a feelgood mood in the city, a summer events programme has been announced that is set to add a further boost and includes news of a quayside motorbike race that will really up the ante.

NE1 Ltd has lined up a whole range of entertainment for the coming months in this year's Summer in the City programme and the inaugural Red Bull Tyne Ride - already being billed as 'the world’s toughest head-to-head motorcycle race' - will take place on August 3 on a challenging purpose-built course on the quayside. The business improvement district company reveals that Newcastle has been picked to host the exhilarating motorbike race and it is expected to attract some of the world’s best riders, including Wallsend 's Billy Bolt - four-time FIM SuperEnduro World Champion and Red Bull athlete.

Free kayak lessons on the Tyne and a dog festival are other new additions to NE1's programme which also features its regular freebie favourites such as the open-air 'movie theatre' Screen on the Green and outdoor yoga sessions. The chance to try kayaking on the river will mark the first time that Summer in the City events have extended to the water and local specialists CBK Adventures will be leading the way there on August 10, with 30-minute free taster sessions on offer.

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The annual Summer in the City programme is all about tempting people to spend time in the heart of Newcastle and it schedules events around working hours too, with the likes of early morning outdoor yoga sessions which this year will add twilight sessions too. As well as offering plenty attractions for local residents, the events helps boost visitor numbers and have a knock-on effect upon city centre businesses.

Getting the ball rolling for the season will be the launch of Screen on the Green on July 1, with more than 90 blockbuster movies and sports events set to broadcast in following weeks. The new Dog on the Tyne addition, described as a canine-centric festival, will take place on Newcastle quayside on August 24 with activities including dog yoga, walks and agility courses.

Rachel Barlow, head of marketing and events at NE1 Ltd said: “Summer is one of the most exciting times of the year in Newcastle, there’s so much going on." Activities are planned for all ages and include a new Tiny Toon miniature play village in Old Eldon Square which will feature small versions of key Newcastle locations.

She said: “This year, activities are largely focused on the weekends to give more people the chance to get involved in the fun and we are very excited about our new programme additions, Dog on the Tyne and Tiny Toon. We know they are going to be a huge hit. "

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Here is a pick of some of the upcoming events and dates to note in the diary. In further good news it is confirmed that the NE1 Newcastle Restaurant Week will be back in August, on dates yet to be announced.

Screen on the Green - July 1 to September 1

The free open-air screenings in Old Eldon Square will broadcast three weeks of major sporting action, starting with Wimbledon and including the Silverstone Grand Prix on July 7 and then the Tour de France, before the start of a full six-week film schedule, covering the school summer holiday, of blockbusters, family favourites and classics with showings taking place on the big screen twice-daily.

Kayaking on the River Tyne - August 10

These free taster sessions of the sport will also offer a chance to take in the riverside and its bridges from a unique perspective.

Red Bull Tyne Ride - August 3

Dog on the Tyne - August 24

Dragon Boat Race - September 28

One of the last events in the programme will be the return of this boat race spectacular, bringing more activity to the river Tyne. Workers from many city businesses have already signed up for a chance to compete for the title of Dragon Boat Race Champions 2024.

Other Summer in the City events will see NE1 partner-up with Northern Pride, when the festival moves into the city centre from July 5-21, with plans for a Mini Pride of family activities at Screen on the Green on the July 20-21 weekend. Also running alongside the summer screenings will be Play Rebellion, making a return with an art installation for children to enjoy throughout the six-week school holidays.

NE1 is also promoting the council's August 8-11 Novum Festival of arts and culture which will feature live performances, music and free family activities across the city and on August 17 it will team up with HMV Newcastle on a free Music by the Marina festival showcasing local talents Spilt Milk; Lauren Lamore; James Berry; Geoff Mo and Lilly Crisp.

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