This time of year sees the football season turn into a frenzy of matches with teams starting to understand their goals for the remainder of the season. Newcastle United, Gateshead FC and the city's additional non league sides will al be having busy periods over the coming weeks. Add in the 8 basketball games played by Newcastle Eagles in December and we're all set! placeholder image
This time of year sees the football season turn into a frenzy of matches with teams starting to understand their goals for the remainder of the season. Newcastle United, Gateshead FC and the city's additional non league sides will al be having busy periods over the coming weeks. Add in the 8 basketball games played by Newcastle Eagles in December and we're all set! | Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images

7 reasons we love living in Newcastle over the winter months

Short days and cold nights aren’t all bad.

That’s right, while British Summer time may be long gone and snow and ice warnings are on the horizon, we can’t be too despondent.

Christmas is on the way and those crisp mornings can be a stunning way to see the city.

Take a trip with us across the city and wider area while we explain why we love Newcastle and North Tyneside at this time of year.

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