About Newcastle Under Lyme
Located in Staffordshire, England, Newcastle-under-Lyme is a city that grows with pipe, cotton and silk production, but today the economy is based on coal mining, brick making, computer, machining and iron casting. Education is another important element that keeps the economy in the city live. The city hosts many primary and secondary schools, as well as Keele University Campus and some colleges. The increase in the proportion of the young population makes it particularly vital for the entertainment sector.
Newcastle-under-Lyme is a warm and humid city. Temperatures throughout the year almost never fall below zero. In summer the temperature ranges from 15 to 20 degrees Celsius, while winter is measured between 1 and 10 degrees Celsius. Newcastle-under-Lyme has a rainy weather all year round. Although the precipitation between the months of February and July is relatively low, there is almost no dry season.
Newcastle-under-Lyme is a green city with many parks. Especially Queen's Garden, with the statue of Queen Victoria and the awards in landscape, is one of the places that should be seen in the city. Brampton Park, home to a museum and art gallery, and Grosvenor Gardens, a hidden beauty, are other parks that nature lovers may want to visit. There is also a water park for those looking for a more active and fun activity.
Built at the beginning of the eighteenth century, The Guildhall, the municipal building, the Holy Trinity Catholic Church and the red brick walls of the Gothic architecture, and Militia Barracks are the most important architectural sites to be seen in the city.
What makes this city famous is the outdoor market which has been established since the 12th century. Ironically, the market, which was founded on High Street, which served only on Sundays in the beginning, now serves six days of the week, except Sunday. There are only antique items on Tuesdays on the market, and only small items, and souvenirs on Thursdays. On other days you can find vegetables, fruit and clothing.
