It is great that you have chosen to live in our vibrant city. The information below will help you to do this.

Where you live

Find out your local and community information here. For a range of local information including activities, meetings, services, road closures and consultations visit the Where I Live section.

  • Find NHS services in your area including GPs, Walk in centres, Hospitals and Pharmacies. 

Housing

Looking for somewhere to live in Newcastle? Do you need advice on benefits or buying your first home?

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Find a Doctor or Dentist

  • Including GPs, walk in centres hospitals and pharmacies on the NHS Choices website (external link)

Education and learning

Schools and libraries form the centre of our communities.  Find the right learning opportunities for you and your child and learn together as a family.  Discover a world of information, learning and entertainment in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere!  Read for fun, read for knowledge, read for life.

  • Libraries for branch libraries, locations and opening hours
  • Find my nearest school with our school finder. It allows you to search by area, postcode, school type or faith.
  • Adult learning opportunities are available to learn new skills, improve your employment prospects and make yourself more marketable by doing one of our exciting lifelong learning courses.
  • Apply for a school place to transfer your child to another school during the academic year, rather than at the usual transfer times.

Find your councillor

What’s on in Newcastle

Newcastle has a full range of leisure and cultural facilities, with things to see and do for everybody.

Page last updated: 18 October, 2011