Bellway Homes - The Drive at Westburn

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Homes in The Drive at Westburn are part of an attractive development in Tyne and Wear. The development is a short five-minute drive away from Ponteland Main Street, while Newcastle City Centre is nine miles away; ideal for those looking to benefit from both the city and a more suburban environment. This development falls under the administration of Newcastle City Council.

Leisure

The development will be just four miles from Leazes Lake and two peaceful nature reserves, Big Waters Country Park and Havannah Nature Reserve. Jesmond Dene - nine miles away - - is a popular place for unwinding, offering an animal petting corner, green spaces, and forest walks. Both Ponteland Golf Club and Leisure Centre provide hours of entertainment, with the sporting facilities around a five-minute drive away. The city centre is full of cultural activities; popular galleries include The Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, The Biscuit Factory, and Laing Art Gallery. Museums include the Great North Museum and Discovery Museum, with other cultural hotspots including Newcastle Royal Theatre and Newcastle Castle. Popular venues for live entertainment include the Utilita Arena, O2 City Hall, and Riverside Newcastle. Away from the city centre are Newcastle Racecourse and the picturesque Quayside. All these features will be extremely accessible, being around a 20-minute drive away from the site.

Transport

The development will be well connected, with several transport options nearby. The site will be close to Callerton Parkway Metro station, with it being just a five-minute drive away and featuring park-and-ride facilities. From here, commuters can travel through Newcastle and surrounding areas. Local bus routes go directly into the city centre and outer areas of Newcastle, while Newcastle's railway station will be just over nine miles away. From here, commuters can travel across the country, notably to Central London in just three hours. The development will have easy access to several major roads - including the A1, A696, and A19 - and Newcastle Airport, which has a nearby Metro stop.

Education

The development will be close to several local schools. For younger children, Dinnington First School and Ponteland Community Primary will both be around three miles away. Other popular choices include Richard Coates C of E Primary, which will be around two miles away, and Belsay School, which will take 13 minutes by car. For older pupils, Ponteland High School and Sixth Form will be a five-minute drive away. There are several nearby choices for those interested in higher education, including Newcastle University, Durham University, Sunderland University, and Northumbria University.

Shopping

The Drive at Westburn will be close to several well-known retailers and dining options, with local amenities and restaurants in Westerhope just minutes away and the popular Kingston Court Retail Park five miles away. Just 20 minutes away will be the lively city centre, home to a host of dining and retail options, including shopping centres Eldon Square and Grainger Market. The Metrocentre, based in neighbouring town Gateshead, is one of the largest indoor shopping malls in Europe and boasts shopping, dining and leisure facilities. The city has a bustling scene of independent cafes, bars and restaurants, many of them in trendy boroughs Ouseburn Valley and Jesmond.