Newcastle Racecourse is a horse racing course located in the 812 acre High Gosforth Park Estate just outside Newcastle and is home to 30 race meetings a year. It stages both flat and National Hunt racing, with the biggest meeting being the Northumberland Plate which is held annually in June. The racecourse has seen a big turn in its fortunes in the last decade and a lot of this success can be attributed to the arrival of Scottish businessman David Williamson as managing director in April 2002. During a six year period he transformed the racecourses fortunes and helped boost turnover from £2.5m to £6.5m.
The Northumberland Plate is surely he highlight of the racing calendar in Newcastle and brings in £30m to the regional economy. It’s now one of the richest two-mile handicaps in the world with the prize fund for the 2009 running at £180,000.
For those who are attending the racing, there are the usual budget hotels options available but often race goers want something a bit more luxurious than a cramped, basic hotel room. That’s why serviced apartments are becoming a more and more popular option for people across the country and especially in Newcastle. Serviced City Pads have a number of serviced apartment options in Newcastle that you can stay in during race events at Newcastle Racecourse. Everyone that stays in a serviced apartment mentions how much more they enjoyed the experience and how much more they have felt at home compared when they have previously stayed in hotels. The main reason why serviced apartments prove so popular is because of the extra space that they provide, as you are getting a whole apartment for your money rather than just 1 small hotel room.
If you’re heading over to Newcastle to attend the racing then you will probably want some luxury accommodation in Newcastle to match your experience. When you’ve spent a day at the races in your best suit, having been sipping champagne and winning your thousands, the last thing you want is to go back to a cramped budget hotel room. Get in contact with Serviced City Pads and see what Newcastle apartments that they can offer you.

Newcastle is known its strong regional identity, and is a very fun and friendly place to visit, whether you’re in the ‘Toon’ on business or to play.

While you might think a Newcastle airport hotel would be the answer to your accommodation needs for your trip, it’s well worth considering the alternatives. These include serviced apartments – fully furnished, self-contained properties which allow you to self-cater, while having hotel-style comforts like maid service and fresh sheets and towels. You’ll have everything you need in your apartment.

At Serviced City Pads, we have dozens of these kinds of serviced apartments across the city, at prices which compare very favourably with any Newcastle airport hotel. Your beautifully finished and fully equipped home from home will either provide a comfortable business base or the perfect place from which to explore the city or wider region at leisure.

Enjoy riverside luxury on Baltic Quay in regenerated Gateshead, staying in style in a studio or an apartment which can sleep up to four people, and enjoy fantastic views across the city. With studios starting at just £85 a night, you can see why people choose us rather than booking into, say, a Newcastle airport hotel.

We’re particularly geared up to dealing with corporate clients, so talk to us whether you’re in town for one night or several months, whether you’re relocating, doing some training in the area or working on a contract locally.

It’s so easy to view all our Newcastle apartments online. Talk to us about what you need, and we’ll find you somewhere near wherever you need to be in the city, or browse our accommodation and make a booking through our web site.

You may never need to stay in a hotel in Newcastle again!