Directions
Centurion Chase joins a community in Wallsend which is well-served by local amenities, highly regarded schools, varied outdoor leisure, and exceptional transport links. Located less than five miles east of the city centre, the development lies just four minutes' walk from Wallsend Boys Club, and around a mile north-west of local landmark Segedunum Roman Fort.
The development will be reachable within a four-minute drive of the Coast Road, reaching Newcastle Central Motorway three miles west, and Tynemouth five miles east. Excellent transport links - including two metro platforms within a mile - allow for easy access to the city centre, the coast, and Newcastle International Airport, as well as Gateshead and Sunderland.
This development falls under the administration of North Tyneside Council.
Leisure
Centurion Chase is surrounded by leisure, with Centurion Park golf club a short stroll from the development, Wallsend Boys Club four minutes' walk away, and Benfield Community Centre under a mile away, offering public access to leisure facilities outside school hours.
Richardson Dees Park is a 16-minute walk - or a five-minute bike ride - away; a stunning Victorian park with a caf?, duck pond, and kids' play area, as well as outdoor tennis courts and a skatepark. Wallsend Hall Grounds lie adjacent, for a peaceful extended route.
Wallsend is located ideally for the coast, with Tynemouth a 15-minute drive away, or seven stops from Walkergate metro station - a 15-minute journey. Tynemouth, Cullercoats, and Whitley Bay provide popular conveniences alongside stunning beaches.
Newcastle city centre offers a range of history, entertainment, and culture, home to free museums and art galleries, several multi-screen cinemas, plus a range of popular theatres and music venues.
Transport
Appletree Gardens-Laurel Crescent bus stop is an 11-minute walk away, offering travel to Whitley Bay as well as Gateshead via Newcastle city centre. Centurion Chase benefits from two metro stations within a mile walk: Walkergate and Wallsend. The metro operates services every 12 minutes, and provides routes to the coast, the city centre, the airport, and across the river to Gateshead and Sunderland. The journey time from Walkergate to Monument is eight minutes.
The Coast Road is a four-minute drive away, and connects the city centre to the coast, passing conveniently through Wallsend. The development is a 15-minute drive away from the A1, Newcastle's best connection to other eastern towns and cities.
Newcastle International Airport is a 20-minute drive away providing a wide selection of destinations and connections worldwide.
Education
Wallsend and Walker are well-served by schools, with the development being half a mile from both Western Community Primary School and Benfield School secondary, for a short walking commute.
Other primary school options include St Columbas RC Primary School and Walkergate Community School - a five- and six-minute drive away, respectively - while Jesmond Park Academy offers an additional secondary school option, just three miles away and served by public transport.
Higher Education options include Newcastle University - a highly-regarded Russell Group choice - and Northumbria University, as well as Newcastle College, which is one of the largest further education colleges in the UK. All three are within the city centre and less than a 20-minute drive away.
Shopping
Wallsend is a well-established area served by a wide variety of amenities, including a post office, pharmacies, banks, and caf?s, as well as several popular supermarkets for everyday essentials. The Forum Shopping Centre is a mile away and offers a selection of high-street names and independent retailers.
Wallsend centre offers several traditional pubs, as well as a range of restaurants with tastes including Indian, Lebanese, and Greek.
There are several retail and outlet parks nearby, with Silverlink Shopping Park and Royal Quays Outlet and Independent Centre a nine- and 12-minute drive away, respectively. Newcastle city centre offers comprehensive shopping, with independent markets and businesses intertwined with flagship stores and brands, as well as some of the finest dining and evening entertainment in the country. The Metrocentre - one of the UK's largest shopping centres - is 11 miles away.
