St James` Park : Football-mad Geordie crowds have been flocking to St James` Park since 1892, and the atmosphere at the home of Newcastle United rivals any football ground in the world. The ground dominates the Newcastle skyline from its perch on top of a hill right in the heart of the city.

St James` Park is situated right in the city centre of Newcastle-upon-Tyne in the north east of England.

St James` Park has undergone extensive redevelopment work over the past decade and is one of Europe`s premier Football grounds. Passionate and knowledgeable fans and the all-enveloping stands help to create an incredible atmosphere for watching Football. St James`s Park will host Football in 2012.

Newcastle United will return to St James` Park after the Games.

St James` Park is just 10 minutes walk from Newcastle Central station, and is served by numerous buses and the city`s Metro service. Newcastle Airport is approximately seven miles north of the city centre.

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