Washington,uk
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By Plane
Newcastle International Airport is located about 14 miles north-west of Washington. Taxi fares to and from the airport normally cost around, though prices will rise if travelling especially early or late in the day.
By Train
Washington doesn't have it's own train station so people trying to get to the area using a train will have to use Newcastle Central Station. Taxi fares to and from the station cost around. Washington is the most populated town in England without a train station.
By Car
Washington is at the joining of the A1 (the main East Coast route from London to Edinburgh) and the A194 (the route westwards to South Shields). The A1 bypasses Washington to the west.
By Bus
The National Express runs major bus services through Washington, primarilly using the A1 Washington Motorway Services as a pick-up point. The Galleries which is a local shopping centre has the biggest bus stopping station in washington.
Aircraft Museum
Visit the The North of England Aircraft Museum, which occupies part of the old RAF Usworth base to the north of the town.
Washington 'F' Pit mining museum
is a few minutes from the town centre and gives visitors the chance to look back at the towns mining history.
AMF Bowling
is located in the town centre and can be the source of a good night for friends or family. There are 20 bowling lanes as well as many arcade and amusement games. There is also a fast food counter and a bar within the building, although prices are higher compared to other providers of food and drink.
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