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Not only is Newcastle named after the mother of all Newcastles northern England's Newcastle-upon-Tyne but it also has links with 27 sister Newcastles worldwide.

Chelmsford Nature Reserve outside town, is renowned for carp and bass fishing. A 1000 ha game park, with rhino, wildebeest, zebra, blesbok and springbok. Bird species include Egyptian and spur winged goose and spoonbill. Sailing, power boating and water-skiing can be done.

Battles sites outside town on the N11 from Volksrust to Newcastle include Laing's Nek, Majuba and Schuinshoogte. Newcastle offers a variety of historical attractions:

Monuments and Memorials

Hilldrop House - once the home of author Rider Haggard, whose novel Jess, published in 1887, was based on his experiences at Hilldrop House.

Kestrels and Quaffers: Victoria Street. Housed in an historic turn of the century Manor House. Features Adams fireplaces, original sash windows and Oregon pine floors.

O'Neils Cottage: This cottage the original home of Eugene O'Neil was used as a makeshift hospital for British soldiers during the Battle of Majuba and many of their graves are here.

St Dominic's Pavilion: A national monument, this elegant building dating from 1916 was designed as a skating rink and used for social events.

Town Hall: A national monument built in 1897 to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria.

Museums

Fort Amiel: Attractive historical complex overlooking the town. Houses a cultural/history museum. Nearby cemetery dates back to the First War of Independence. There is a monument to the officers and men of the Welsh 41st Regiment.

Buller's Headquarters: Used by General Buller as his headquarters. Now the business premises of the grandson of James Bruce, who built this quaint Victorian home in 1891.