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A development of new homes in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, around six miles from the airport and the city centre. Both the A1 and the A69 can be reached within five minutes by car.
The development lies within the administrative boundaries of Newcastle upon Tyne City Council.
Leisure
West Denton Leisure Centre - two miles away - offers a variety of sports' facilities, including a gym, football and hockey pitches, fitness studios, sports hall and swimming pools.
Benwell and Walbottle Cricket Club is within walking distance, while Westerhope Golf Club is around two miles from Abbey Heights. Newcastle Falcons rugby union ground is four miles away and the legendary St James Park, home to Newcastle United FC, is five miles away.
Nearby restaurants include Ma'ida Table Spread, which offers an extensive menu of Indian and Asian dishes, and Italian bistro Oli & Joes in Westerhope, a short drive away. Traditional pubs the Engine Inn at Walbottle and the Jingling Gate, two miles away, serve a range of British and international cuisines.
The Metrocentre in Gateshead is home to a number of family friendly restaurants, as well as to bars, caf?s, and entertainment venues, including a multi-screen cinema, a bowling alley, climbing activity centre and adventure golf.
Transport
Abbey Heights is conveniently located for commuters, with major roads and public bus routes easily accessible. The A69 for Hexham and Carlisle, and the A1 for Gateshead, Durham and York, can both be reached within a few minutes by car. Newcastle city centre is around 35 minutes' away by bus and 15 minutes by car. Bank Foot Metro station is 10 minutes' drive away for travel to the city centre, Gateshead and Sunderland, while mainline train services operate from Newcastle Central Station. Newcastle Airport is six miles from the development.
Education
A number of well-regarded schools can be found within the local area. For younger children these include Walbottle Village Primary School and Nursery, St Cuthbert's RC Primary, Knop Law and St John Vianney RC primary schools. Secondary education providers include Studio West, Ponteland Community High School and Sacred Heart Catholic High School (girls). Further and higher education is provided by Northumberland College at Kirkley Hall, Newcastle College, Northumbria University and Newcastle University.
Shopping
Residents of these new homes in Newcastle will find a supermarket and local shopping centre less than two miles away, while one of the largest shopping centres in the country, the Metrocentre, is only a 10-minute drive from the development and boasts over 200 stores. The shopping districts of Newcastle are just 15 minutes away by car and offer a range of department and chain stores, designer boutiques and specialist retailers.
