The Metropolis

Thanks to its active student community, Newcastle under Lyme has as much to offer socially as it does culturally. Both the city centre and the areas around the main campus of Keele University can be seen buzzing with students engaging in a wide range of activities on week nights and on weekends.

Whether you prefer to stay active yourself or simply watch sports from the sidelines, Newcastle under Lyme offers plenty of sporting activities to choose from. In addition to Newcastle Town F.C., you can visit home games of the Newcastle Staffs Rugby Union Club, Volleyball Club, and Swimming Club. If you want to get active yourself, you can join any of the many sports clubs, go for runs around the green areas — or even join the Keele University’s Quidditch team, the Keele Squirrels (one of the UK’s first ever Quidditch clubs).

Newcastle under Lyme is home to a historical marked that today is one 6 days a way. You will be able to find a bargain on just about anything among the more than 80 stalls that make up the market. Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, you will find a general market, while Tuesdays are dedicated to antiquities, and Thursdays for art and collectible items.

If markets are not your thing, you can also go shopping in the many stores selling everything from clothing and sporting goods, to specialty stores selling treats and lifestyle goods.

Thanks to the town’s central location in the North West of England, a day trip to Liverpool, Manchester, Sheffield or Birmingham is easily within reach. If you wish to travel a little further, London is just 2 and a half hours away with public transport.

For international students, the nearest airport, Manchester Airport, is about 45 minutes drive away or an hour and 20 minutes with public transport.