Tyne & Wear travel advice

Explore our complete guide to Tyne & Wear with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for Tyne & Wear.

Tyne & Wear travel guide - essential info

Below is a beginner's guide to Tyne & Wear with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.

Tyne and Wear - quick facts
Time difference UK +0 hours
Language(s) English
Currency Pound Sterling
Electricity G plug (230V)
Driving side Left
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Tyne & Wear weather

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The Tyne & Wear weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Newcastle.

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Tyne & Wear travel advice

Check the latest travel advice on visiting Tyne & Wear from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.

Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Tyne & Wear.

Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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Tyne & Wear travel health

Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Tyne & Wear with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.

Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Tyne & Wear, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.

Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Tyne & Wear covid live updates

Check the latest live updates on Covid-19 in Tyne & Wear with the vaccination requirements, current available statistics and up-to-date travel advice from government agencies.

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Tyne & Wear FAQs

Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Tyne & Wear including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.

What is the time difference between Tyne and Wear and the UK?

The time difference between Tyne and Wear and the UK is UK time+0 hours.

What is the main language spoken in Tyne and Wear?

The main language spoken in Tyne and Wear is English.

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What is the currency in Tyne and Wear?

The currency in Tyne and Wear is the Pound Sterling (GBP).

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Which plugs are used in Tyne and Wear?

Tyne and Wear uses electrical plug type G (230 Volts).

Which side of the road do they drive on in Tyne and Wear?

They drive on the left side of the road in Tyne and Wear.

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