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Everything is close at hand... Situated on the coast of Northumberland, Blyth is full of history, built by honest hard-working people - the town was once home to one of the busiest ports in the country. The river and the town’s name comes from the old English word ‘blithe,’ which means gentle or merry and has evolved over time to become Blyth.
The industries which helped the town prosper were coal mining and shipbuilding, with fishing and the railway playing an important part. Although these industries have largely vanished the port still thrives. The Quayside has also seen much redevelopment and had been transformed into a peaceful open space - the centrepiece of which is a sculpture commemorating the industry which once thrived there. To this day, Blyth maintains it’s charm and quirks; for instance, Blyth Market features a set of random concrete blocks that spell out ‘Blyth’ in Morse code. Blyth is perfect for families looking for a place to call home and commuters travelling to and from the well-connected development. It boasts transport links to major towns and cities across Northumberland, such as Morpeth and Newcastle upon Tyne. Being a historic coastal town, Blyth has plenty of local amenities, from award-winning schools to supermarkets, doctors to dog kennels, it offers everything you expect from a modern town - but unlike others, Blyth maintains its own charm and rich heritage. For those of you who love nature, Blyth is surrounded by some of the country’s most beautiful countryside and parks filled with stunning scenery. Jesmond Dene Park is just half an hour away and is home to a spectacular mix of native and exotic trees, and a lot of wildlife - most notably the Kingfisher, the Red Squirrel and many woodland birds. The park is perfect for people of all ages!
However, if city life is your thing you won’t need to travel far - one of the UK’s most iconic cities is only 25 minutes away! Known for its buzzing night-life and excellent shopping, Newcastle is full of variety and vibrancy - the city centre is full to the brim with premium shopping locations, fantastic restaurants, cultural hotspots and more pubs than you could ever need. If you want to get active, Blyth is home to a large leisure centre and pool, and if you prefer watching sports, Blyth has a mix of excellent sporting teams; including Blyth Spartans, who are one of England’s biggest amateur football clubs. For more cultured pursuits, theatres in Blyth and Newcastle offer a wide variety of entertainment, and for bigger acts, the Utilita Arena has hosted an impressive list of international stars. WHATEVER YOUR PREFERENCE, BLYTH HAS IT ALL.
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