NewcastleGateshead Meetings & Events Guide 2014 by NewcastleGateshead Initiative

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MEETINGS & EVENTS IN AND AROUND NEWCASTLEGATESHEAD

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WE HAVE THE LOCAL KNOWLEDGE TO HELP YOU FIND THE PERFECT VENUE Planning a conference or event can be a daunting task – especially if you’re still learning about your chosen destination, so extra support and advice from experts within that place can make a real difference.

We can help to: • Find your perfect venue. • Compose a tailored event bid.

NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau is here to help. We offer FREE and unbiased advice to any event organiser to make it easier for you to bring your conference to our region.

• Check venue rates and availability.

Simply tell us what you’re looking for and we’ll use our expertise and contacts to find exactly what you need. We’ll get back to you with a tailored proposal showing rates and availability at the venues which are the best match for your event - and we have a huge range of exciting venues for you to choose from.

• Check accommodation pricing and availability.

We can arrange a visit to NewcastleGateshead to help you decide. After you select your venue, we’ll make the booking on your behalf and can then assist with accommodation, local suppliers and anything else you need for the event. We’re the ones you can rely on to know exactly where’s best, how’s best and who’s best for your event.

• Book your venue. • Source audio visual providers.

• Arrange venue and destination familiarisation visits. • Reserve accommodation allocations and manage delegate room bookings online. • Create local entertainment itineraries for delegates and their partners. • Provide travel and transport advice and solutions. • Consider accessibility and health and safety requirements. • Give impartial advice and assistance.

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A VIBRANT DESTINATION WITH A FAMOUSLY WARM WELCOME United by seven bridges across a spectacular riverscape, Newcastle (on the north bank of the River Tyne) and Gateshead (on the south bank) form a single, diverse and vibrant conference destination, NewcastleGateshead, set in the heart of North East England. NewcastleGateshead is a destination that both organisers and delegates love. It’s not surprising thanks to our striking setting, compact city centre, fantastic transport links and 2,000 years of history. And with a huge choice of exciting urban and rural venues, cutting-edge cultural facilities and some of the finest support service providers in the country, it’s easy to see why NewcastleGateshead is such a popular choice for conferences, meetings and events. You’ve probably already heard of our fantastic shopping, exciting nightlife, inspiring heritage and passion for sport. Add these to the legendary friendliness and welcome of the Geordie people, and we’ve created a refreshing destination that will leave delegates with a warm impression and lasting memories. Be it a meeting for ten or a conference for thousands, NewcastleGateshead is the perfect backdrop to help make your event a huge success.

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A STONE’s throw from everywhere NewcastleGateshead has all the access links you’d expect from a major European city so wherever your delegates are from they can be here in no time. If flying, take your pick - Emirates, British Airways, KLM, Air France, bmi regional, easyJet and Lufthansa all fly into our international airport. And with trains arriving from all corners (including London in under three hours) and the

A1(M) motorway passing right through our twin cities, you won’t struggle to get here. Once here, transport and help is on hand night and day so you and your delegates don’t need to worry about getting around. This is mainly thanks to the reliable Metro trains and a compact and walkable city centre. If you ever do get stuck, the best maps are in the minds of the locals who love to help.

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Social activities ‘aroond the toon’

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Film school

We’ve always thought that NewcastleGateshead offers one of the best delegate experiences around and organisers can make the most of this by introducing social elements to their conference. From shooting and starring in their own film, to cocktail-making alchemy or walking the roof of an iconic building – there’s so many activities your delegates will love.

At Tyneside Cinema, delegates can get a taste of stardom by shooting, editing and starring in their own film at its spectacular Pop-Up Film School.

Science of cocktails At Life Science Centre, delegates can discover the solar system at the planetarium, take a seat on the 4D motion ride, or enjoy a hands-on ‘Science of Cocktails’ workshop where they get the chance to explore the science behind some of their favourite tipples.

Glass making Delegates can explore Sunderland’s glass-making heritage from the 7th century to present day at the National Glass Centre, and can even have a go at creating their own glass artwork with a one-to-one glassblowing experience.

Medieval banquet

Walk the roof

Blackfriars hosts authentic medieval banquets in the UK’s oldest dining hall, which was established in 1239 as a Dominican friary. In the candlelit hall, friars and town wenches serve guests a feast of pottage and pies, smoked fish, roast meats and cheese washed down with ale and fine wine.

At Sage Gateshead, delegates can walk the roof and take in a breathtaking view of NewcastleGateshead like no other, while learning about the unique architecture of this Sir Norman Foster-designed building.

Musical masterclass Delegates can ‘perform’ at Sage Gateshead, an international home for music, with a range of bespoke musical sessions from banging steel drums to playing the fiddle or ukulele.

Broomstick training at ‘Hogwarts’ At Alnwick Castle, which featured as Hogwarts in the first two Harry Potter movies, delegates can take part in a broomstick training session on the very spot where Harry had his first flying lesson.

Step back in time Delegates can step back in time and experience decades of history at Beamish Museum – enjoying supper at a coal-fired fish and chip shop, and exploring the recreated Edwardian pit village in the open-air museum.

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Vibrant, cosmopolitan, active

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Vibrant, friendly, impressive

Bright, modern, fun Colourful, plentiful, wonderful Cultural, welcoming, innovative

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Exceptionally friendly place

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Golf If you’re keen on the green you’ll be amazed by the golf facilities in the North East, with our standout championship golf courses where delegates can challenge colleagues as well as honing their skills with a lesson or on the driving range. Close House is home to the world’s only Lee Westwood golf course which opened in June 2013, while Rockliffe Hall boasts one of the longest golf courses in Europe.

North East England’s rural venues offer delegates plenty of space to think, all within easy commuting distance of NewcastleGateshead. With historic castles, luxury hotels and serene stately homes, organisers are spoilt for choice when choosing a setting for conferences, meetings, team building and training events.

Golf at Close House

Alnwick Castle Beamish Wild

Castles

Active minds

Longsands Beach, Tynemouth

Where better to inspire your delegates than a venue that has been hosting gatherings for hundreds of years? The North East is famed for its beautiful castles and grand stately homes, many of which are now leading conference and meetings venues. One of the most well-known, Northumberland’s magnificent battlemented Alnwick Castle, is home to the Duke and Duchess of Northumberland and is the birthplace of Harry Hotspur. What’s more, it also featured as Hogwarts School in the Harry Potter film series.

It’s a 360-degree adventure at many rural venues – delegates can carefully negotiate a poison garden, quad bike, take on their colleagues at paintball or try some clay-pigeon shooting. What’s more, they can explore the tree tops at Go Ape at Matfen Hall or Beamish Wild ropes activity course. Even the choice of active adventures on offer in the North East gets the heart pumping.

The Alnwick Garden

The great outdoors

Rural relaxation

A conference in the North East provides the perfect opportunity to treat your delegates to an area with stunning natural beauty, miles and miles of awe-inspiring coastline, thousands of years of history and heritage plus rugged moorland and forests to explore. It’s also home to the world-famous Hadrian’s Wall, where delegates can follow the footsteps of the Romans along a stunning ‘necklace’ of Roman wall and forts which form a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Many of our rural venues dotted around the North East have fantastic spa facilities that are the perfect setting to kick back and unwind in after an intense meeting or training session. Tees Valley’s Rockliffe Hall recently received the AA’s coveted five red stars. This luxurious restored hall boasts an awardwinning spa with a 20-metre swimming pool plus ‘spa butlers’ on hand to keep guests refreshed with champagne and fruit juice. Add this to dining in its triple AA Rosette restaurant, The Orangery, for a truly indulgent day.

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AIC International Colour Conference

NewcastleGateshead is well known as a place of innovation. You may already know that the steam train and the lightbulb were invented here – and that inventive spirit continues to this day, especially within our world-renowned strengths in life sciences, healthcare and sustainability. We have a heritage in the offshore and marine industry and continue to drive innovation in this sector to this day, and our creative and digital sector is fast-growing, with start-ups and world leaders calling NewcastleGateshead home.

The varied social programme included a welcome drinks reception at BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art, while the official opening reception took place at the Hatton Gallery on the Newcastle University campus, and included a private view of an exhibition of colour artworks by international artists. The conference also featured a special performance from the Royal Northern Sinfonia, orchestra of Sage Gateshead, which was enhanced by live computer visuals generated in real time, transforming sound into light.

NewcastleGateshead has all the attributes to make it the natural home for a wide range of events. We’ve played host to high-profile conferences, including spring events for England’s three major political parties and the National Union of Students’ (NUS) annual conference, as well as countless other corporate and association events.

Delegates explored the wider region with excursions to Durham Cathedral, the Lindisfarne Gospels exhibition and a locally sourced banquet held at Northumberland’s Alnwick Garden complete with traditional Northumbrian music.

some of the events we’ve hosted • Human-Computer Interaction International Conference • GameHorizon Conference • Association of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting • Liberal Democrats Spring Conference

• National Union of Journalists Delegate Meeting • NOF Energy Annual Conference • European Conference on Networks and Optical Communications

Prof. Anya Hurlbert, AIC 2013 organising committee

The conference programme looked at the technical and scientific areas of colour production and reproduction, the human response to colour and the ways in which colour can be used sustainably. It provided a forum for researchers, academics, artists, architects, industrialists, engineers, designers, lighting experts and business leaders to share ideas, interact and learn of advances in the field.

Our leading professionals and academics from across the destination work closely with the Convention Bureau as ‘Conference Ambassadors’ to help bring conferences in their own area of expertise to NewcastleGateshead. Combining their invaluable knowledge with our spectacular setting, top-notch venues and brilliant support services, helps us create memorable and successful events time after time.

• International Symposium on Environment-Friendly Energies and Applications

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Sage Gateshead is an iconic building filled with light and colour, reflected from its own architecture and the surrounding riverscape – perfect for an international conference on colour.

NewcastleGateshead welcomed 600 delegates from 33 countries when the Association Internationale de la Couleur (AIC) hosted its 12th International Colour Conference – Bringing Colour to Life – at Sage Gateshead. NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau won the bid to bring the conference to the destination in partnership with local ‘Conference Ambassador’, Professor Anya Hurlbert, Director of the Institute of Neuroscience at Newcastle University. Newcastlebased Benchmark Conference & Events managed the event.

Thanks to two top universities based right in the city centre, we’re not short of academic expertise, leading the way in ground-breaking research in specialist fields including healthy ageing, biomedicine, engineering and technology. We’re also home to 50,000 university students – a talent pool for our businesses to grow with.

• European Academy of Childhood Disability Conference

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The NewcastleGateshead Quayside has formed the perfect home for Thinking Digital. We have been very fortunate to have access to a wide range of high-quality venues at multiple price points to allow us to adapt to the differing needs of the conference every year. In addition, we’ve been blessed with highly professional staff at the venues which makes a critical difference in attempting to take a conference from merely good to thoroughly great.

Herb Kim, founder of Thinking Digital

thinking digital Thinking Digital is an annual NewcastleGateshead-based conference that focuses on technology, digital media, mobile, media, sciences, start-ups and the arts. The event has attracted a host of impressive speakers from Google, Facebook, BBC, YouTube and Microsoft, along with leading academics from universities including MIT, as well as Newcastle and Northumbria universities. More than 20 nations have been represented at the conference, which brings together an international community of innovators who want to understand the technologies and ideas that will be shaping our future. Sage Gateshead, a world-class performance venue on the banks of the River Tyne, provides the iconic Quayside setting for Thinking Digital. The event takes place in Hall Two and the Northern Rock Foundation Hall as well as drawing a significant online audience – bringing the total audience each year to 1,000. In addition to the main conference, Thinking Digital’s social programme makes ample use of Quayside restaurants including Six at BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art, Gusto, Piccolino and La Tasca to entertain delegates during the conference.

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HILTON NEWCASTLE GATESHEAD Stunning views. Enviable facilities. Superb location. Hilton Newcastle Gateshead is the only hotel on NewcastleGateshead’s famous Quayside to offer a conference suite for up to 500 delegates. With a huge range of facilities it can accommodate everything from exclusive corporate get-togethers to your annual company conference. To make sure things run smoothly, the hotel will provide a dedicated event manager to assist you from start to finish. But it’s the setting that truly places Hilton Newcastle Gateshead at the forefront of organisers’ minds. Overlooking the worldfamous Tyne Bridge, this hotel provides a view stunning enough to inspire any conference. Its central location is also perfect for access to the city and is easily accessible by road, rail and air. The impressive Gateshead Suite is one of the largest function rooms in North East England and divides into three equal sections, making it ideal for large plenary meetings, breakout or parallel sessions. The large adjoining foyer is flooded with natural daylight and is popular for exhibitions, catering and pre-dinner drinks. A range of smaller meeting rooms, all with stunning river views, complete the picture. All of the 254 bedrooms are stylish and spacious, providing a tranquil retreat at the end of the day. When guests upgrade to executive rooms, many with Quayside views, they also benefit from the exclusive facilities of the superb Executive Lounge.

Meeting rooms

KEY FEATURES Meeting rooms Maximum capacity Largest space Bedrooms

14 504 605m² 254

Theatre Classroom Cabaret U-shape Boardroom Reception

Banquet

Area (m²)

Ceiling height (m)

Natural daylight

Gateshead Suite

500

300

280

504

605

4.3

- Hillgate

200

120

201

4.3

No No

- Oakwellgate

200

120

205

4.3

- Pipewellgate

200

120

199

4.3

Gateshead Foyer

500

417

3.1

Yes

Meeting Room 1

2.8

Yes

Meeting Room 2

2.8

Yes

Meeting Room 3

2.8

Yes

1.4km from Newcastle Central Station

Meeting Room 4

2.8

Yes

Meeting Room 5

2.8

Yes

500m from Gateshead Metro Station

Meeting Rm 6, 7 & 8

114

2.8

Yes

- Meeting Room 6

2.8

Yes

150m from QuayLink Hillgate Quay

- Meeting Room 7

2.8

Yes

- Meeting Room 8

2.8

Yes

Meeting Room 9

2.8

Yes

2.8

Yes

12.8km from Newcastle International Airport

Boardroom

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Star rating 4

Number of Accessible Accessible Parking bedrooms bedrooms parking 254

184

Exhibition space (m2)

Wi-Fi

605

Yes

Air Restaurant/ conditioning bar Yes

Yes

Leisure facilities

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Yes

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Crowne Plaza Hotel Modern, luxury hospitality. The newest, most luxurious and contemporary hotel in Newcastle city centre is the upmarket Crowne Plaza Hotel. Set to open in July 2015, this four-star plus 251-bed conference hotel is already taking bookings for next year.

Crowne Plaza Newcastle also offers six adaptable meeting rooms that can accommodate anything from small seminars of 12 people up to large private meetings of 32 and delegate meetings of 100. All conference and meeting rooms feature the latest state-of-the-art events facilities.

Centrally located within the vibrant, emerging Stephenson Quarter, this new hotel is adjacent to Newcastle Central Station and a short walk from the city centre. The hotel has close access to main roads and the city’s Metro system which offers a short ride to Newcastle International Airport.

Combining the large conference suites and meeting rooms, the hotel can provide more space to become an ideal venue for exhibitions. The hotel and luxurious bedrooms have been carefully designed for both business and leisure guests visiting NewcastleGateshead. The restaurant and bar are a perfect combination of urban chic and relaxing space for classic entertaining or more intimate social evenings. The deluxe swimming pool, spa and treatment rooms offer the perfect antidote to a busy day.

The impressive seven-storey hotel offers guests tailor-made conference and banqueting packages. The main conferencing suite – uniquely shaped – can seat and cater for up to 412 people theatrestyle or around 350 for banquets. The spectacular conference suite is ideal for a wide range of ‘standout’ events from charity balls and weddings to corporate events such as business awards, product launches and large-scale national conferences and dinners.

KEY FEATURES Meeting rooms Maximum capacity Largest space Bedrooms

8 412 340m² 251

Crowne Plaza Newcastle is set to become the number one choice for meetings and conferences in this dynamic city. The versatile facilities suit almost every event from private dinners and weddings to boardroom meetings and business conferences.

13.6km from Newcastle International Airport

250m from Central Metro Station

250m from Newcastle Central Station

250m from QuayLink Central Station

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Theatre Classroom Cabaret U-shape

Boardroom

Reception Banquet

Area (m²)

Ceiling height (m)

Natural daylight

Pre Function Rm

160

109

2.6

Conference Suite

412

350

340*

2.7

Meeting Rm 1

Yes

Meeting Rm 2

Yes

Meeting Rm 3

Yes

Meeting Rm 4

Yes

Meeting Rm 5

Yes

Meeting Rm 6

60-100

Meeting Rm 7

Yes

Leisure facilities

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Yes

Star rating 4

Number of Accessible Accessible Exhibition Parking bedrooms bedrooms parking space (m2) 251

Yes

340

Wi-Fi Yes

Air Restaurant/ conditioning bar Yes

Yes

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ROCKLIFFE HALL A rural escape unlike any other. Set on a magnificent restored 18th century estate on the banks of the River Tees, Rockliffe Hall is a destination in itself and a five-star home from home. With a stateof-the-art, award-winning spa, world-class golf course, well-equipped meeting rooms, three restaurants and sublime service, it is the perfect place to escape and relax, to do business and create memories that will last forever. The hotel caters for everything from corporate golf days to intimate private dining for 10 to 180 delegates. The resort offers a total of 11 well– equipped modern meeting rooms, all wired for smooth business presentations and most featuring a private outdoor terraced area and a private entrance. Set in 375 acres of parkland on the County Durham / North Yorkshire border, the grounds at Rockliffe Hall offer team building facilities, while the challenging Tees Barrage white water rafting course and the internationally recognised Croft racing circuit are right on the hotel’s doorstep. Take advantage of the top-class leisure facilities on hand and team building activities available, plus conference meeting rooms should you wish to provide training or meeting space and enjoy the beautiful surroundings and facilities on offer at Rockliffe Hall - the perfect incentive for your staff. Put simply, Rockliffe Hall is best for business because it provides a rest from business.

KEY FEATURES Meeting rooms Maximum capacity Largest space Bedrooms

11* 240 220m² 75

* The Rockliffe Suite can be divided to host a smaller meeting. 12km from Durham Tees Valley Airport 75km from Newcastle International Airport 6.3km from Darlington Station

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Meeting rooms

Theatre Classroom Cabaret U-shape Boardroom Reception

Banquet

Area (m²)

Ceiling height (m)

Natural daylight

The Rockliffe Suite

200

105

240

180

220

3.1

Yes

Rockliffe Suite – with room divider

100

110

The Rockliffe Lounge

150

The Bowes Suite

2.3

Yes

2.7

Yes

The Drawing Room

4.1

Yes

The Morning Room

4.1

Yes

The Grassholme Suite

160

140

120

147

2.7

Yes

The Sequoia

The Stanwick The Campernella

2.4

4.1

Yes

The Sycamore

3.5

Yes

The Orangery

110

100

Star rating 5

Number of Accessible Accessible Parking bedrooms bedrooms parking 75

220

Exhibition space (m2)

Wi-Fi

220

Yes

Air Restaurant/ conditioning bar -

Yes

Leisure facilities

Map 2 ref:

Yes

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Vermont Hotel Meet in the heart of the city centre. The Vermont Hotel offers a host of facilities and services designed to make your stay in NewcastleGateshead as enjoyable as possible. Few hotels can boast a more enviable city centre postcode than The Vermont Hotel, for this imposing structure is located in the heart of the city of Newcastle upon Tyne, not only next to the Castle Keep and opposite the historic Moot Hall, but also just two minutes from Newcastle Central Station. Combining old character in the form of 1930s grandeur with contemporary elegance and four-star luxury, the landmark building is your base from which to discover the many bars, shops and attractions of the city centre and wider area. The recently refurbished function rooms, including the Rooftop Suite with its stunning views, offer opulence and comfort, with traditional service. The Vermont Hotel also has direct access to the neighbouring Castle Keep, which is also available to clients of The Vermont Hotel as a unique setting for events and private drinks receptions. For conferences, awards and other business events, you must see for yourself the possibilities The Vermont Hotel has to offer.

KEY FEATURES Meeting rooms Maximum capacity Largest space Bedrooms

6 250 218mÂ˛ 101

11.3km from Newcastle International Airport 400m from Newcastle Central Station 400m from Central Metro Station 400m from QuayLink Central Station

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Meeting rooms

Theatre Classroom Cabaret U-shape Boardroom Reception

Banquet

Area (mÂ˛)

Ceiling height (m)

Natural daylight

Ballroom

220

250

136

163

5.5

Yes

Assembly

100

155

5.5

Yes

Gold Room

150

250

136

218

2.5

Yes

Early Grey & Armstrong

150

2.9

Yes

Board Room

2.9

Yes

Sky Lounge

2.5

Yes

Star rating 4

Number of Accessible FREE Accessible bedrooms bedrooms parking parking 101

Yes

Exhibition space (m2)

Wi-Fi

163

Yes

Air Restaurant/ conditioning bar Yes

Yes

Leisure facilities

Map 1 ref:

Yes

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UniSpace / university of sunderland

National glass centre

Contemporary, award-winning and unusual venues.

In a ‘glass’ of its own.

Located close to the North East’s stunning coastline, UniSpace Sunderland is the conference and events arm of the University of Sunderland. UniSpace comprises five distinctive, flexible events venues to accommodate a broad range of residential and non-residential requirements for up to 1,000 delegates.

With spectacular views overlooking the River Wear and beautiful, interconnecting exhibition spaces, National Glass Centre offers an inspiring, creative and contemporary venue for corporate and private events.

Benefitting from a recent £2.3m re-development, National Glass Centre’s range of light and spacious function suites are flexible event spaces, where delegates will be surrounded by stunning glass and ceramic artwork by international artists.

UniSpace offers a modern portfolio of venues with good quality accommodation all year round. Offering added value at every turn, UniSpace has established a reputation for creative use of space and facilities. From role-play in its purpose-built television and radio studios to climbing on the university’s specialist wall or even trying their hand at hot glass blowing in the unique National Glass Centre studio, your delegates will benefit from a wealth of choice to stimulate the senses.

What sets National Glass Centre apart is its creative corporate experiences. Home to the nation’s largest working hot glass studio, it offers an extensive programme of free glassmaking demonstrations, seven days a week, in addition to private demonstrations and workshops. If you are looking for a team building activity with a difference, National Glass Centre’s Hot Glass Blowing Experiences could be the answer. Your delegates will work with expert glass makers to create their own keepsake to take home. National Glass Centre also offers a wide range of add-ons, including bespoke glass awards and corporate gifts for your event.

With an on-site conference crèche and an excellent range of bespoke catering, the UniSpace team has thought of everything to help make your event a success.

Meeting rooms

Theatre Classroom Cabaret U-shape Boardroom Reception Banquet

CitySpace

Meeting rooms Maximum capacity Largest space Bedrooms

74 1,000 929m² 1,587

35km from Newcastle International Airport 3km from Sunderland Railway Station

Ceiling Natural height (m) daylight

600

400

260

700

320

929

Yes

- Gateway

210

150

132

235

Yes

City Campus

- Murray Library

252

205

- Science Complex

100

150

213

Yes

- Priestman Building

8,486

Yes

- Prospect Building

400

100

975

Yes

- Tom Cowie Lecture Theatre

384

275

No No

National Glass Centre is a UniSpace venue KEY FEATURES Meeting rooms Maximum capacity Largest space

3 300 410m²

St Peter’s Campus

- Lecture Theatre 007

200

173

- Lecture Theatre 009

200

173

900m from St Peter’s Metro Station

- Reg Vardy Building

200

100

205

Yes

- Media Centre Cinema

200

178

National Glass Centre

200

300

150

410

Yes

The Industry Centre

100

115

Yes

Star rating -

Number of Accessible Accessible Parking bedrooms bedrooms parking 1,587

Yes

UniSpace Sunderland, Charles Street, Sunderland SR6 0AN T: +44 (0)191 515 2666 E: unispace@sunderland.ac.uk W: unispacesunderland.com Twitter: @unispaceteam

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Area (m²)

400m from University Metro Station

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Architecturally unique, the venue has exceptional banqueting, meeting and events facilities for up to 300 delegates in a remarkable setting.

The venues include: City Campus; CitySpace; the Sir Tom Cowie Campus; Industry Centre; and National Glass Centre. Each venue offers a unique proposition with multiple spaces to suit a wide variety of events.

KEY FEATURES

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Exhibition space (m2)

Wi-Fi

Yes

Air Restaurant/ conditioning bar -

Leisure facilities

Map 2 ref:

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National Glass Centre, Liberty Way, Sunderland SR6 0GL T: +44 (0)191 515 5555 F: +44 (0)191 515 5556 E: info@nationalglasscentre.com W: nationalglasscentre.com Twitter: @ngc_glasscentre

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The Caledonian Hotel

Copthorne Hotel Newcastle

A three-star contemporary hotel located in the leafy suburb of Jesmond.

Exceptional hospitality on the Quayside.

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COPTHORNE HOTEL

NEWCASTLE

Hosting corporate functions daily on behalf of local, national and international clients, Copthorne Hotel Newcastle has established itself as one of the premier residential conference venues in North East England. Here you’ll find exceptional hospitality, the finest of menus and personal attention to detail, all complemented by a magnificent Quayside setting.

The Caledonian Hotel is located just outside of the city centre in the heart of Jesmond, a chic and leafy area with a vibrant café and bar culture. With its Georgian architecture with a contemporary edge, The Caledonian is ideal for training courses, meetings and conferences. The team at The Caledonian understands the importance of timing and it is for this reason that they take great care to ensure they keep to your tight schedules and requirements. The trained team are available throughout the duration of your stay to ensure your objectives are fully met.

Whether you’re planning a high-profile product launch or AGM, or if you’re looking to find a venue for a smaller event, the hotel’s 10 fully-equipped suites provide the most up-todate conferencing facilities. The grand Cuthbert Suite is ideal for high-profile events, catering for up to 250 guests. The Newgate Suite and Balcony Suites (Dauntless, Northumberland, Invincible) are perfect for smaller, more intimate seminars and meetings. Eight of these suites benefit from views over the River Tyne.

All rooms have natural daylight and ventilation and have access to the garden area for that all-important break. The Caledonian offers delegate packages to suit your needs or can tailor a package which will suit your requirements precisely. The venue is easily accessible with good connections from the central transport network as well as good road connections from the rest of the region.

These facilities are complemented by 156 recently refurbished four-star bedrooms, all with river views, and the stylish Quay 7 Bar & Restaurant for excellent dining. Your delegates will also be able to enjoy the gymnasium.

KEY FEATURES

Meeting rooms Maximum capacity Largest space Bedrooms

6 100 112m² 90

9.6km from Newcastle International Airport 3.2km from Newcastle Central Station 800m from West Jesmond Metro Station

Meeting rooms Maximum capacity Largest space Bedrooms

Meeting rooms

Classroom

Cabaret

U-shape

Boardroom

Dinner

Area (m²)

Ceiling height (m)

Natural daylight

Avon

100

112

3.5

Lindisfarne

3.4

Bamburgh

3.4

Hadrian

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Theatre

2.4

Jesmond

3.4

2.4

Star rating 3

Number of Accessible FREE Accessible bedrooms bedrooms parking parking 90

Exhibition space (m2)

Wi-Fi

112

Yes

Air Restaurant/ conditioning bar No

Yes

Leisure facilities

Map 2 ref:

Yes

The Caledonian Hotel, 66 Osborne Road, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 2AT T: +44 (0)191 281 7881 F: +44 (0)191 281 6241 E: info@caledonian-hotel-newcastle.com or events@caledonian-hotel-newcastle.com W: caledonian-hotel-newcastle.com Twitter: @caledonianncl

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10 250 200m² 156

Meeting rooms

Theatre Classroom Cabaret U-shape Boardroom Reception Banquet

Area Ceiling Natural (m²) Height (m) daylight

Cuthbert Suite

220

250

140

200

3.3

- Aidan

120

100

3.3

13km from Newcastle International Airport

- Bede

120

100

3.3

Newgate Suite

3.6

Yes

800m from Newcastle Central Station

Westgate Suite

3.6

Yes

Sandgate Suite

3.6

Yes

800m from Central Metro Station

Newcastle Suite

2.5

Yes

Northumberland Suite

2.5

Yes

300m from QuayLink Quayside

Invincible Suite

2.5

Yes

Le Rivage

3.6

Yes

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Quay 7 Restaurant

200

140

3.6

Yes

Sir Bobby Robson Suite

Star rating 4

Number of Accessible Accessible Parking bedrooms bedrooms parking 156

160

Exhibition space (m2)

Wi-Fi

200

Yes

Air Restaurant/ conditioning bar Yes

Yes

Leisure facilities

Map 1 ref:

Yes

Copthorne Hotel Newcastle, The Close, Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3RT T: +44 (0)191 222 0333 F: +44 (0)191 230 1111 E: sales.newcastle@millenniumhotels.co.uk W: millenniumhotels.co.uk/copthornenewcastle

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De Vere Slaley Hall

Hotel du Vin Newcastle

Unique character in a tranquil countryside setting.

Breathtaking, bespoke meeting and events space to inspire.

Surrounded by 1,000 acres of inspirational Northumbrian countryside, with ample free parking and even a helipad, this deluxe hotel provides the perfect setting for your event. Slaley Hall offers everything that the modern, technology-led business demands, with high levels of service designed to make your visit both productive and enjoyable.

Hotel du Vin Newcastle is set on the banks of the River Tyne, commanding outstanding views of the NewcastleGateshead Quayside and bridges. This former home of the Tyne Tees Steam Shipping Company has been gloriously converted into 42 luxurious bedrooms, trademark bistro, intriguing Laroche tasting room, two stunning meeting rooms, dining rooms, Bubble Bar, courtyard for alfresco dining and an outstanding wine cellar.

Slaley’s main conference suite, the Kielder Suite, was recently refurbished and seats up to 350 delegates theatre style, conveniently dividing into two sections. The suite is fully self contained with a large private foyer ideal for pre-dinner drinks and adjoining breakout space.

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More than just a hotel. Instead, it is the setting that helps to create a truly memorable experience – be it a business meeting, event or private dining. A unique venue with outstanding food and wine, exceptional service and your own expert event manager to help you prepare and ensure everything runs smoothly on the day. That way you, your colleagues and your clients get the very most from your time - whether it’s a dinner, team building, networking, an away day, a product launch, training, a drinks reception, seminar or meeting. There are flexible packages – all supported with the best audio visual equipment and free Wi-Fi.

For your guests there are 141 luxury bedrooms and suites to choose from, all with free Wi-Fi. Slaley Hall’s two 18-hole PGA championship golf courses, extensive leisure facilities and beauty spa are sensational. On-site outdoor activities include off-road driving, paintball, quad biking and team building, to name but a few. The hotel even has its own football pitch, as used by the England football team. This superb countryside location is only 30 minutes from Newcastle International Airport, Newcastle Central Station and the A1(M).

KEY FEATURES

Meeting rooms Maximum capacity Largest space Bedrooms

7 400 373m² 141

Meeting rooms Maximum capacity Largest space Bedrooms Meeting rooms

35km from Newcastle International Airport 38km from Newcastle Central Station 12km from Hexham Station

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Theatre Classroom Cabaret U-shape Boardroom Reception

Area (m²)

Ceiling height (m)

Natural daylight

12.4km from Newcastle International Airport

Kielder Suite

350

220

240

150

400

300

373

- Kielder 1

150

100

200

120

185

- Kielder 2

150

100

200

120

185

Hunting Room

100

2.6

Yes

Baybridge

Yes

Priestman Room

Yes

Pennine

2.3

Shipyard

Business Suite

Bridge

Star rating 4

Number of Accessible Accessible Parking bedrooms bedrooms parking 141

400

Exhibition space (m2)

Wi-Fi

373

Yes

De Vere Slaley Hall, Slaley, near Hexham, Northumberland NE47 OBX T: 0871 222 4688 F: +44 (0)1434 673 050 E: slaley.hall@devere-hotels.com W: devere-hotels.co.uk/slaley-hall Twitter: @slaleyhall

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Banquet

2 40 28m² 42

Air Restaurant/ conditioning bar Yes

Yes

Leisure facilities

Map 2 ref:

Yes

2.3km from Newcastle Central Station 2.3km from Central Metro Station 200m from QuayLink St. Ann’s

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Meeting rooms

Star rating 4

Number of Accessible Accessible Parking bedrooms bedrooms parking 42

Banquet

Area (m²)

Theatre Classroom Cabaret U-shape Boardroom Reception

Yes

Exhibition space (m2)

Wi-Fi

Yes

Ceiling height (m)

Natural daylight

3.6

Yes

2.3

Air Restaurant/ conditioning bar Yes

Yes

Leisure facilities

Map 1 ref:

Hotel du Vin & Bistro Newcastle, City Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 2BE T: +44 (0) 229 2200 E: info.newcastle@hotelduvin.com W: hotelduvin.com/newcastle Twitter: @hdv_newcastle

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Hotel Indigo Newcastle

Newcastle Marriott Hotel Gosforth Park

Boutique hotel in the heart of the city.

A woodland retreat with easy access to the city.

Hotel Indigo Newcastle is a boutique hotel in the heart of the city centre on Fenkle Street, just a short walk from Newcastle Central Station, and close to many major conference and event venues.

This luxurious retreat is set over 12 acres of beautiful wooded parkland but is conveniently located just minutes from the A1(M), close to Newcastle city centre and Newcastle International Airport. With conference suites to accommodate from 10 to 800 delegates, an exceptional range of rooms and fantastic facilities, it’s easy to see why the hotel is such a popular choice with organisers.

The hotel, which is part of InterContinental Hotels Group, also features a Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill restaurant, which is proving to be one of the city’s most popular eateries.

The Grandstand Suite offers 817m2 of airconditioned space - that’s enough room to comfortably seat 800 delegates. This suite is also perfect for dinner dances for up to 500 guests and is versatile enough to be subdivided for smaller conferences and multiroom meetings. For groups of up to 180, the Racecourse Suite offers woodland views and the option of a dance floor. This space can be used as a single room or subdivided into four smaller rooms for meetings or private dinner functions.

Hotel Indigo Newcastle offers 148 individually styled guest rooms with flat screen TVs and spacious bathrooms with rainfall showers and Aveda products. The rooms also offer complimentary mini-fridges. Free high-speed Wi-Fi access is also available throughout the hotel including all guest rooms. The Grainger Lounge is the perfect place in the hotel to enjoy a bite to eat or drink while meeting colleagues or catching up with emails.

Amongst its many features the hotel offers parking for over 300 cars, free Wi-Fi in all public areas, Starbucks, ample grassland for outdoor activities, and it’s also close to the renowned Newcastle Racecourse, making it an odds-on favourite for entertainment.

Parking is also available in the hotel’s car park.

Meeting rooms

KEY FEATURES

Star rating Bedrooms

4 148

Meeting rooms Maximum capacity Largest space Bedrooms

14 800 817m² 178

Theatre Classroom Cabaret U-shape Boardroom Reception

Banquet

Area (m²)

Ceiling height (m)

Natural daylight Yes

Grandstand Suite (inc. foyer)

800

300

600

650

817

3.6

Grandstand Suite

700

300

550

600

550

3.6

- Suite 1

180

140

125

155

3.6

- Suite 2

180

140

125

155

3.6

- Suite 3

130

124

3.6

- Suite 4

120

116

3.6

Classics Suite

300

120

100

300

200

291

Yes

- Suite 1

100

3.2

Yes

- Suite 2

100

3.2

Yes

12.2km from Newcastle International Airport

9.6km from Newcastle International Airport

200m from Newcastle Central Station

8km from Newcastle Central Station

- Suite 3

100

3.2

Yes

Racecourse Suite

160

120

180

160

Yes

200m from Central Metro Station

3.5km from Regent Centre Metro Station

- Suite 1

Yes

- Suite 2

Yes

- Suite 3

Yes

- Suite 4

Yes

Ash Room

2.7

Yes

Beech Room

2.7

Yes

200m from QuayLink Central Station

Boardroom

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Star rating 4

Number of Accessible FREE Accessible bedrooms bedrooms parking parking 148

Hotel Indigo Newcastle, Fenkle Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5XU T: +44 (0)191 300 9222 E: info@hotelindigonewcastle.com W: hotelindigonewcastle.co.uk Twitter: @hotelindigo_new

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Exhibition space (m2)

Wi-Fi

Yes

Air Restaurant/ conditioning bar Yes

Yes

Leisure facilities

Map 1 ref:

Yes

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Star rating 4

Number of Accessible Accessible Parking bedrooms bedrooms parking 178

300

Exhibition space (m2)

Wi-Fi

817

Yes

Air Restaurant/ conditioning bar Yes

Yes

Leisure facilities

Map 2 ref:

Yes

Newcastle Marriott Hotel Gosforth Park, High Gosforth Park, Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 5HN T: 0870 400 7288 F: 0870 400 7388 E: nclgf.salesoffice.northeast@marriotthotels.com W: newcastlemarriottgosforthpark.co.uk Twitter: @marriottgospark

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Newcastle University

Northumbria University

First-class conferencing.

Including Northern Design Centre.

Newcastle University’s large city centre campus combines an historic academic setting with state-of-the-art facilities. Venues range from the Georgian splendour of the Terrace Room to high-tech lecture theatres for up to 500 delegates.

Located in Newcastle city centre, Northumbria University offers a variety of flexible and unique meeting and conference facilities as well as centrally located, high-quality, en-suite accommodation.

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Northumbria University’s state-of-the-art meeting and conference facilities include a wide range of lecture theatres, flat rooms, breakout areas, exhibition and catering spaces. The Great Hall is an ideal venue for formal dinners and corporate training sessions while Sport Central, the largest venue on campus, offers a 3,000-seat arena, which can also accommodate large-scale conferences, exhibitions and dinners.

The Herschel Building is a popular choice for large conferences comprising of a suite of four large lecture theatres adjacent to exhibition space and breakout rooms. Approximately 1,000 standard bedrooms are available at Castle Leazes and this is further supplemented with an additional 182 en-suite bedrooms. The friendly and knowledgeable conference team will guide you through the entire process, advising you on the most appropriate facilities for your event, providing guidance on the range of support services available and coordinating with other service providers.

Conference and event space is also available at Northern Design Centre in Baltic Business Quarter, Gateshead, where a creativity lab and immersion theatre provide alternative venues for your event. The university offers a wide range of residential accommodation in Newcastle city centre, from luxury studio apartments to large single ensuite rooms. From summer 2015, rooms will also be available at Trinity Square, Gateshead. In addition to the wide range of on-campus catering outlets, the university’s in-house catering team can provide bespoke conference and event menus. And, a team of experienced event managers will oversee every aspect of your event at Northumbria University. Meeting rooms Main Arena, Sport Central

KEY FEATURES Meeting rooms Maximum capacity Largest space Bedrooms

80 500 525m² 1,182

10km from Newcastle International Airport 1.7km from Newcastle Central Station Opposite Haymarket Metro Station Opposite QuayLink Haymarket

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Meeting rooms

Theatre Classroom Cabaret U-shape Boardroom Reception

Area (m²)

Ceiling height (m)

Natural daylight

Area (m²)

Ceiling height (m)

Natural daylight

3,000

660

3,000

700750

2,313

2.5

Yes

KEY FEATURES

Meeting rooms, Sport Central

Meeting rooms 70 Maximum capacity 3,000 Largest space 2,313m² Bedrooms 1,200

Corry Room, Sport Central

100110

100

137

2.5

CCE-001

400

438

2.9

CCE-002

250

230

2.7

CCE-003

200

197

Sutherland Great Hall

150

120

150

120

Yes

CCE North Exhibition space

300

411

Yes

CCE South Catering Area

300

Yes

1.5km from Newcastle Central Station

Nixon Hall Lecture Theatre

224

236

2.6

Rutherford Hall

180

262

6.2

Yes

300m from Manors Metro Station

Lipman Main Lecture Theatre

250

234

2.6

300m from QuayLink John Dobson Street

Classrooms

Various

16-40

Various

Varies

Yes

Lecture theatres

34-180

Most

10km from Newcastle International Airport

Curtis Auditorium

370

Yes

Kings Hall

500

350

Yes

Lindisfarne

400

250

300

Bamburgh

100

Yes

Etal

Yes

Boardrooms

Yes

Claude Gibb Dining Hall

180

Yes

Fenwick

100

Yes

Conference Room, Northern Design Centre

130

200+

Yes

Star rating -

Number of Accessible bedrooms bedrooms 1,182

FREE Accessible parking parking Limited

Newcastle University Conference Office, Newcastle University, Level 2, King’s Gate, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU T: +44 (0)191 208 1978 F: +44 (0)191 208 6313 E: conference-team@ncl.ac.uk W: ncl.ac.uk/conferenceteam

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Banquet

Theatre Classroom Cabaret U-shape Boardroom Reception Banquet

Exhibition space (m2)

Wi-Fi

525

Yes

Air Restaurant/ Leisure conditioning bar facilities No

Yes

Map 1 ref: C2

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Star rating -

Number of Accessible FREE Accessible bedrooms bedrooms parking parking 1,200

Limited

Yes

Exhibition space (m2)

FREE Wi-Fi

2,313

Yes

Air Restaurant/ Conditioning Bar Some

Yes

Leisure facilities

Map 1 ref:

Yes

Northumbria University, 22 Ellison Place, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8ST T: +44 (0)191 227 4717 / 4499 F: +44 (0)191 227 4499 E: nu.events@northumbria.ac.uk W: www.northumbria.ac.uk/events Twitter: @northumbriauni

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Thistle Newcastle, The County

euro hostel

An ideal location with facilities to match.

Accommodation to suit any budget.

Conferencing doesn’t get much more central than this. Thistle Newcastle, The County offers you several well-appointed function rooms in the heart of the city, directly opposite Newcastle Central Station. The hotel benefits from the ‘Let’s Meet’ standard, a Thistle Hotels promise that their meeting space is simple, flexible and rewarding – with transparent packages, easy booking system and rewards schemes for bookers.

With a great city centre location, affordable prices and a range of room types to suit every accommodation budget, Euro Hostel has everything you need to enjoy Newcastle. Located in the city centre, Euro Hostel is close to many conference venues, transport links, intu Eldon Square shopping centre, universities, music and sports venues, the Quayside and Central Station, and is within easy reach of all the nightlife.

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Rooms range from private singles to beds in large, single-sex, shared dorms. All rooms are en-suite.

The superb oak-panelled Mozart Suite provides a classical setting for large meetings and banqueting events. The suite features air-conditioning, black-out facilities and excellent lighting for conferences. This room can be divided into three smaller sections: the Waltz, Vienna and Opera suites. The County Suite has a high-vaulted ceiling with original stained glass windows, providing a superb setting for conferences, meetings, private lunches or dinners. The Grainger Suite offers a contemporary, light and airy atmosphere. In addition to these suites there are four other meeting rooms available for smaller groups, each offering luxurious surroundings and excellent facilities. All event rooms offer natural daylight, air-conditioning and internet access.

Euro Hostel offers free Wi-Fi, a kitchen and dining area, guest laundry, internet terminals, secure luggage storage, meeting room, 'chill-out’ lounge and free secure motorbike or bicycle storage. 11km from Newcastle International Airport 900m from Newcastle Central Station 450m from Monument Metro Station 350m from QuayLink Theatre Royal

Star rating

Number of Accessible Accessible Parking bedrooms bedrooms parking

Exhibition space (m2)

Wi-Fi

Yes

Air Restaurant/ conditioning bar No

Yes

Leisure facilities

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Euro Hostel, 17 Carliol Square, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 6UQ T: +44 (0)845 490 0371 E: newcastle@euro-hostels.co.uk W: euro-hostels.co.uk/newcastle Twitter: @eurohostel_newc

Event Durham, Durham University Spoilt for choice. Event Durham is a conference, banqueting, accommodation and events service, which can provide the ideal Durham location matched specifically to your needs. Venues range from Durham’s medieval castle to modern, purpose-built conference centres.

KEY FEATURES Meeting rooms Maximum capacity Largest space Bedrooms

11 220 209m² 114

11.2km from Newcastle International Airport

Meeting rooms

Theatre Classroom Cabaret U-shape Boardroom Reception

Ceiling height (m)

Natural daylight

Mozart Suite

220

100

150

209

3.2

Yes

- Waltz

3.2

Yes

- Vienna

100

3.2

Yes

Opposite Newcastle Central Station

-Opera

3.2

Yes

County Suite

100

111

4.4

Yes

Opposite Central Metro Station

Grainger Suite

3.6

Yes

Symphony

Opposite QuayLink Central Station

Strauss Suite

3.1

Boardroom Suite

3.1

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300

St Hild and St Bede

200

100

St Aidan’s

180

Yes

Collingwood

180

Yes

Grey

120

Van Mildert

3.4

Yes

Blaydon Suite

3.2

Yes

114

Thistle Newcastle, The County, Neville Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5DF T: 0871 376 9029 F: 0871 376 9129 E: letsmeet.newcastle@thistle.co.uk W: thistlehotels.com Twitter: @countythistle

Exhibition space (m2)

Wi-Fi

209

Yes

Air Restaurant/ conditioning bar Yes

Yes

Theatre Classroom Cabaret U-shape Boardroom Reception

Josephine Butler

Number of Accessible Accessible Parking bedrooms bedrooms parking

Meeting rooms

400

Star rating

Choose from lecture theatres for up to 400, private dining and banqueting facilities for up to 350, and purpose-built conference facilities for up to 180. All this, with the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Durham Castle and Cathedral as a backdrop. What’s more, Durham’s location in the heart of North East England means that you are only a short distance away from the region’s stunning countryside and other great cities.

Calman Learning Centre

Neville Suite

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Banquet

Area (m²)

Leisure facilities

Map 1 ref:

Off-site

40km from Newcastle International Airport 2.6km from Durham Station

Banquet

Area (m²)

Ceiling height (m)

Natural daylight

300

441

Yes

300

100

212

Yes

250

135

Yes

150

300

158

Yes

120

250

144

Yes

120

400

350

128

3.5

Yes

Durham Castle

300

210

Yes

Hatfield

220

180

3.5

Yes

Number of bedrooms

Accessible bedrooms

Parking

Accessible parking

Exhibition space (m2)

Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

Restaurant/bar

Leisure facilities

Map 2 ref:

4,500

100+

441

Yes

Event Durham, Durham University, Freepost DU370, Durham DH1 3TG T: +44 (0)191 334 2887 F: +44 (0)191 334 2887 E: event@durham.ac.uk W: eventdurham.com

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JuryS Inn Newcastle

Macdonald Linden Hall Golf & Country Club

City centre conferencing to meet your needs.

Country house hotel and conference facilities.

With 274 en-suite rooms, Jurys Inn Newcastle is the largest hotel in the city centre. Along with excellent standards of accommodation, this hotel also offers nine dedicated, high-tech conference suites for up to 90 delegates. These meeting rooms are designed to suit a range of requirements and are complemented by a dedicated lounge area which is ideal for refreshment and lunch breaks.

Macdonald Linden Hall is the ideal venue for your conference or event, set in the heart of Northumberland in 450 acres of park and woodland, yet only 30 minutes from Newcastle city centre and airport and easily accessible from the A1(M).

The hotel offers the flexibility of both 8-hour and 24-hour delegate rates, separate suite hire rates and full restaurant facilities. All rooms benefit from natural light, air-conditioning and high-speed internet access.

11km from Newcastle International Airport 400m from Newcastle Central Station 400m from Central Metro Station 400m from QuayLink Central Station

Meeting rooms

Theatre Classroom Cabaret U-shape Boardroom Reception

Banquet

Area (m²)

Ceiling height (m)

Natural daylight

Whether booking a large meeting, conference or a dinner dance, Linden Hall can accommodate up to 300 delegates in the elegant Bigge Suite, which also has its own entrance. For syndicate space or smaller meetings and events, there are a variety of other suites to choose from. The grounds at Linden Hall make it ideal for team building activities and along with spa facilities, an 18-hole golf course, award-winning food and exceptional service, Linden Hall makes the perfect choice for your event.

Room 1

Yes

Room 2

Yes

Room 3

Yes

Room 4

110

Yes

Room 5

Yes

Stamdordham Suite

100

Room 6

Yes

Adamson Suite

100

Room 7

Yes

Liddell Suite

Room 8

Yes

Drawing Room

Room 9

Yes

Library

Star rating 3

Number of Accessible Accessible Parking bedrooms bedrooms parking 274

650

Exhibition space (m2)

Wi-Fi

110

Yes

Air Restaurant/ conditioning bar Yes

Yes

Leisure facilities

Map 1 ref:

Yes

34km from Newcastle International Airport 37km from Newcastle Central Station 14km from Morpeth Station

Meeting rooms Bigge Suite

Star rating

Macdonald Linden Hall Golf & Country Club, Longhorsley, Northumberland NE65 8XF T: +44 (0)1670 500000 W: macdonaldhotels.co.uk/lindenhall Twitter: @maclindenhall

Jurys Inn NEWCASTLEGateshead QUAYS

Malmaison

Conferencing on the Quayside.

When you want to do things properly, go bespoke.

Jurys Inn NewcastleGateshead Quays is located by the River Tyne on the ‘hippest street in Britain’ (as voted by Google users) overlooking NewcastleGatehead Quayside. The hotel has a fantastic location beside the famous BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art and less than a three-minute walk from Sage Gateshead.

Business Bespoke at Malmaison offers made-tomeasure meeting and event hosting that really is a cut above the rest. Glamorous surroundings, professional staff and bespoke creative catering makes Business Bespoke at Malmaison Newcastle stand out from the crowd.

Meeting rooms

1km from Gateshead Metro Station 200m from QuayLink Baltic Square

Meeting rooms

Theatre Classroom Cabaret U-shape Boardroom Reception

Banquet

Area (m²)

Ceiling height (m)

Natural daylight

Hyperion Suite

180

120

200

120

168

Yes

Novocastrian Room

Yes

Saltmeadow Room

Yes

Star rating 3

Number of Accessible Accessible Parking bedrooms bedrooms parking 203

Exhibition space (m2)

Wi-Fi

168

Yes

Jurys Inn NewcastleGateshead Quays, South Shore Road, Gateshead Quays, Gateshead NE8 3AE T: +44 (0)191 401 6800 F: +44 (0)191 401 6888 E: newcastle_gateshead@jurysinns.com W: jurysinns.com Twitter: @jurysinnshotels

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Ceiling height (m)

Natural daylight

140

300

220

336

Yes

100

123

Limited

100

125

2.3

Yes

210

2.3

Yes

Leisure facilities

Map 2 ref:

Yes

300

Exhibition space (m2)

Wi-Fi

336

Yes

Air Restaurant/ conditioning bar Limited

Yes

Located on the bustling Quayside and only a 10-minute walk into the city centre, the Malmaison offers space for up to 80 delegates, including an informal penthouse lounge, Chateau Mal, for drinks receptions and laid-back corporate soirees. You’ll sample a different style of meetings and event space at the Malmaison.

Opened in August 2011, Jurys Inn NewcastleGateshead Quays is a purposebuilt hotel with 203 stylish and comfortable rooms. The hotel’s three meetings rooms are equipped with the latest technology and in-room amenities, perfect for small and medium-sized meetings and events, and are complemented by a riverside terrace, bar and restaurant and on-site parking for up to 40 cars.

2.1km from Newcastle Central Station

100

Number of Accessible FREE Accessible bedrooms bedrooms parking parking

Area (m²)

Theatre Classroom Cabaret U-shape Boardroom Reception Banquet 300

Jurys Inn Newcastle, St. James’ Gate, Scotswood Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4AD T: +44 (0)191 201 4400 F: +44 (0)191 201 4411 E: jurysinnnewcastle@jurysinns.com W: jurysinns.com Twitter: @jurysinnshotels

13.1km from Newcastle International Airport

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Air Restaurant/ conditioning bar Yes

Yes

Leisure facilities

Map 1 ref:

Yes

Theatre Classroom Cabaret U-shape Boardroom Reception

Banquet

Area (m²)

Ceiling height (m)

Natural daylight

12.4km from Newcastle International Airport

Chateau Mal

Yes

Mal 1

100

2.8

Yes

1.4km from Newcastle Central Station

PDR1

3.5

Yes

PDR2

3.5

Yes

Leisure facilities

Map 1 ref:

Yes

1.4km from Central Metro Station Opposite QuayLink Quayside

Star rating AA Accredited

Number of Accessible Accessible Parking bedrooms bedrooms parking 122

Yes

Exhibition space (m2)

Wi-Fi

Yes

Air Restaurant/ conditioning bar Yes

Yes

Malmaison Newcastle, 104 Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3DX T: +44 (0)844 693 0658 F:+44 (0)191 245 4545 E: events.newcastle@malmaison.com W: malmaison.com/newcastle Twitter: @thenewcastlemal

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RAMSIDE HALL HOTEL

Sleeperz Hotel Newcastle

First-class conferencing.

Stay in style for less.

Ramside Hall Hotel & Golf Club is one of the North East's foremost business and event venues. With function suites, meeting and conference rooms that cater for 6 - 600 people, the Bishops Suite, Ballroom, Boardrooms, Fountain Room and Green Room provide dedicated meeting space. Ramside Hall Hotel is ideal for holding a conference, private dining and banquets, business events, exhibitions or smaller meetings in Durham.

Sleeperz Hotel Newcastle is a modern urban hotel just a two-minute walk from Newcastle Central Station and within minutes of NewcastleGateshead’s major conference and event venues including Sage Gateshead and Life Conference and Banqueting. This designled hotel offers 98 stylish, air-conditioned bedrooms with all the amenities the modern business traveller requires, including a restaurant and lounge bar, at great-value rates.

With over 80 luxury bedrooms, free parking on site for up to 600 cars, free Wi-Fi, several bars, restaurants and catering support, Ramside Hall Hotel can accommodate all of your occasions and meeting needs, offering all round flexibility no matter what your meeting requirements are - large or small.

Seating up to 12 people boardroom style, Sleeperz Hotel Newcastle’s meeting room is stylish and comfortable with free Wi-Fi, access to presentation equipment and half or full-day room hire at low rates. The hotel’s lounge and dining room can also accommodate more delegates for informal gatherings.

37km from Newcastle International Airport 25km from Newcastle Central Station 5.8km from Durham Station

Meeting rooms

Theatre Classroom Cabaret U-shape Boardroom Reception Banquet

Area (m²)

Ceiling height (m)

Natural daylight

Fountain Room

115

3.3

Yes

Ballroom

250

160

400

200

287

3.7

Yes

Foyer

100

400

143

3.7

Yes

Beaumont

100

120

119

3.9

Hatfield

200

150

170

120

164

3.9

Yes

Neville

200

150

170

120

164

3.9

Yes

Bishops Suite

600

380

280

500

400

588

3.9

Yes

Star rating 4

Number of Accessible bedrooms bedrooms 80

FREE Accessible parking parking 600

Exhibition space (m2)

Wi-Fi

588

Yes

Air Restaurant/ Leisure conditioning bar facilities Yes

Yes

12.2km from Newcastle International Airport 200m from Newcastle Central Station 200m from Central Metro Station 200m from QuayLink Central Station

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Meeting rooms Meeting Room Star rating 3

Theatre Classroom Cabaret U-shape Boardroom Reception 20

Number of Accessible Accessible Parking bedrooms bedrooms parking 98

Exhibition space (m2)

Wi-Fi

Yes

Banquet

Area (m²)

Ceiling height (m)

Natural daylight

2.7

Yes

Air Restaurant/ conditioning bar Yes

Yes

Leisure facilities

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Sleeperz Hotel Newcastle, 15 Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1SE T: +44 (0)191 261 6171 F: +44 (0)191 269 2848 E: reservations@sleeperznewcastle.com W: sleeperz.com Twitter: @sleeperzhotels

Sandman Signature Hotel Newcastle

ACCOMMODATION BOOKING SERVICE

A warm welcome awaits at this award-winning Canadian 4* city centre hotel.

A free service with options for all budgets.

In the heart of the city centre with very close transport links, the Sandman Signature Hotel has 170 chic bedrooms, each offering a home away from home. Sandman Signature has two modern state-of-the-art conference rooms which can be versatile to meet the needs of small to medium-sized meetings, along with private dining and parties up to 50. 8-hour and 24-hour delegate rates are available and with an extensive list of dining options Sandman Signature can be flexible to meet your desires and budgets. The Sandman Signature Hotel is popular for both corporate and leisure guests. Each meeting room has a range of AV equipment, full air-conditioning and versatile space to use. 10.3km from Newcastle International Airport 700m from Newcastle Central Station

KEY SERVICES • Choose from a wide range of accommodation

Meeting rooms

Theatre Classroom Cabaret U-shape Boardroom Reception

Banquet

Area (m²)

Ceiling height (m)

Natural daylight

Porter

2.8

Younger

2.8

Opposite St James Park 500m from QuayLink Haymarket

Star rating 4

Number of Accessible Accessible Parking bedrooms bedrooms parking 170

Yes

Exhibition space (m2)

Wi-Fi

160

Yes

Air Restaurant/ conditioning bar Yes

Yes

Sandman Signature Hotel Newcastle, Gallowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4SD T: +44 (0)191 229 2612 F: +44 (0)191 229 2601 E: newcastleevents@sharkclubs.co.uk W: www.sandmansignature.co.uk/meetings-banquets Twitter: @sharkclubuk

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Yes

to book accommodation

• Dedicated website for your event • Organisers can easily keep track of where

Leisure facilities

to suit all budgets

• Quick and easy online service for delegates

delegates are staying

• Option for group bookings

If you're organising a residential event in NewcastleGateshead and need some help with accommodation for your delegates, NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau can offer you use of its online accommodation booking service – making it quick and easy for delegates to book accommodation. This service is provided free of charge and is designed to save conference organisers time and energy, as well as making it easy for you to keep track of where all your delegates are staying.

NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau will discuss your requirements with you and then check rates and availability at the most suitable accommodation providers (from budget options to luxury urban and rural hotels or serviced apartments) and create a dedicated branded website for your event. All you have to do is choose your preferred accommodation options and promote the website to your delegates, and the Convention Bureau will do the rest.

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IN THIS SECTION SAGE GATESHEAD

NEWCASTLE CIVIC CENTRE

NEWCASTLE UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB

NEWCASTLE UNITED CORPORATE HOSPITALITY

SUNDERLAND ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL CLUB

BALTIC CENTRE FOR CONTEMPORARY ART

THE CASTLEGATE

LIFE CONFERENCE AND BANQUETING

METRO RADIO ARENA NEWCASTLE

RAINTON MEADOWS ARENA

ALNWICK CASTLE

THE ALNWICK GARDEN

DISCOVERY MUSEUM

GREAT NORTH MUSEUM: HANCOCK

LAING ART GALLERY

THE SHIPLEY ART GALLERY

BEAMISH MUSEUM

THE BISCUIT FACTORY

NEWCASTLE CASTLE (HEART OF THE CITY PARTNERSHIP) 63

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DURHAM COUNTY CRICKET CLUB

GOSFORTH CIVIC HALL

MANSION HOUSE

NEWCASTLE COLLEGE

NEWCASTLE FALCONS RUGBY CLUB

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SAGE GATESHEAD An iconic centre of attention. Host your conference in one of the most dramatic urban settings in Europe. Sage Gateshead is the magnificent £70m Sir Norman Foster building situated in the heart of the Quayside. This international centre for music is also a fully equipped conference venue, with facilities that include two outstanding auditoria, two large multi-purpose rooms, a spectacular glazed concourse, café, bars, brasserie restaurant and foyers with stunning river views. The building’s spectacular open public spaces and glazed front offer superb sweeping views. Its halls have world-class acoustics and state-of-the-art technical facilities. Sage Gateshead is also ‘wired to the world’ for all kinds of traditional broadcasting and distribution via the web. Hall One is designed to the highest international standards, seating up to 1,700 delegates comfortably. For an intimate, more informal environment, choose Hall Two, the unique ten-sided auditorium with seating for up to 370. The Barbour Room and Northern Rock Foundation Hall are versatile spaces for events ranging from banquets to corporate functions. Also available is a variety of breakout spaces and reception areas. Whatever your requirements, you can be sure that Sage Gateshead will provide an uplifting setting for your event. The venue can even link a concert or music workshop to your conference, making it a truly unique experience.

KEY FEATURES Meeting rooms

Maximum capacity

1,700

Largest space

Variable

Nearest hotel

400m Meeting rooms

12.6km from Newcastle International Airport 1.4km from Newcastle Central Station 1km from Gateshead Metro Station Next to QuayLink Sage Gateshead

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Theatre Classroom Cabaret U-shape

Boardroom

Reception

Banquet

Area (m²)

Ceiling height (m)

Natural daylight

Hall One

1,700

Hall Two

370

300

Northern Rock Foundation Hall

230

105

250

150

230

Yes

The Barbour Room

250

120

300

180

258

Yes

Squires Seminar Room

Concourse

3,000

800

Yes

Accessible venue

Parking

Accessible parking

Exhibition space (m2)

Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

Restaurant/bar

Map 1 ref:

Yes

260

Variable

Yes

Sage Gateshead, St Mary’s Square, Gateshead Quays, Gateshead NE8 2JR T: +44 (0)191 443 4669 F: +44 (0)191 443 4551 E: conferences@sagegateshead.com W: sagegateshead.com Twitter: @conf_event

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NEWCASTLE CIVIC CENTRE A venue like no other. Your delegates deserve the elegant surroundings, superb hospitality and redcarpet welcome found at Newcastle Civic Centre. This impressive Grade II listed venue is easily accessible by road, rail and Metro, and is situated in the very central Haymarket area of NewcastleGateshead. The impressive Council Chamber is one of the best equipped meeting rooms in NewcastleGateshead and the hospitality suite delivers superb conferences and corporate events by offering versatility and excellent facilities. For gourmet banquets, receptions and conferences for up to 600 delegates, choose the elegant splendor of the Banqueting Hall. The state-of-the-art multimedia facilities include web casting and video conferencing and are supported by an in-house technical team. The flexibility of Newcastle Civic Centre’s suites and grounds offers you the rare opportunity to host exhibitions, conferences, formal meetings, informal events and banquets in a stunning city centre location.

KEY FEATURES

Meeting rooms

Theatre Classroom Cabaret U-shape

Boardroom

Reception

Banquet

Area (m²)

Ceiling height (m)

Natural daylight Yes

15 Banqueting Hall

600

350

300

600

450

542

6.9

Council Chamber

250

314

Pandon Room

180

150

250

150

204

2.8

Yes

Collingwood Room

3.4

Yes

Stephenson Room

3.4

Yes

12km from Newcastle International Airport

Armstrong Room

3.4

Yes

Bewick Room

3.4

Yes

1.9km from Newcastle Central Station

Dobson Room

3.4

Yes

Swan Room

3.4

Yes

200m from Haymarket Metro Station

Parsons Room

3.4

Yes

Sandhill Room

2.5

200m from QuayLink Haymarket

Plummer Room

2.5

Yes

Heber Room

2.5

Yes

Maximum capacity Largest space Nearest hotel

600 542m² 650m

Find out more about this venue.

Carliol Room

2.5

Yes

Grainger Room

3.4

Yes

Accessible venue

Parking

Accessible parking

Exhibition space (m2)

Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

Restaurant/bar

Map 1 ref:

Yes

Limited

542

Yes

Hospitality Services, Newcastle Civic Centre, Barras Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8PP T: +44 (0)191 277 7222 F: +44 (0)191 211 6995 E: enquiries@theciviccentre.co.uk W: theciviccentre.co.uk Twitter: @newcastlecc

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Newcastle united football club Premier League events space. Visible from almost every vantage point across the city, Newcastle United Football Club, or the ‘third cathedral’ as it’s known locally, is an icon in the heart of the city centre. Here you’ll find the perfect setting for everything from private functions and meetings to major exhibitions, conferences and events in a location that will set the pulse racing. With capacity to accommodate up to 1,000 delegates for dinner, the Bamburgh Suite is one of the largest dining spaces in NewcastleGateshead and is complemented by a range of flexible meeting areas. Get a taste of match day exclusivity in executive boxes with panoramic views of the pitch for up to 24, or host your event in themed rooms celebrating the life and achievements of some of the greatest players to make football history at the club. The Sir Bobby Robson Suite and Centenary Suite both cater for up to 100. Menus are prepared by talented, award-winning chefs, guaranteeing stylish dining. The dedicated event coordinators at the club strive to score a service hat trick, offering a variety of package options for you to choose from, delivering a professional, high-quality service and priding themselves on finding event solutions for every client.

Meeting rooms

KEY FEATURES

Bamburgh Suite

Meeting rooms

100

Maximum capacity

1,000

Largest space

1,531m²

Nearest hotel

50m

10.4km from Newcastle International Airport 1km from Newcastle Central Station Next to St James 450m from QuayLink Haymarket

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Theatre Classroom 500

Cabaret

U-shape

240

450

Area (m²)

Ceiling height (m)

Natural daylight

1,000

3.2

Yes

Boardroom Reception Banquet 50

900

Centenary Suite

100

120

2.44

Club 206

250

120

160

250

280

2.7

Yes

Joe Harvey Suite

2.65

Yes

Magpie Club

150

200

250

2.68

Yes

Moncur Suite

250

120

160

250

280

2.7

Yes

Sir Bobby Robson Suite

100

2.7

Yes

The Gallowgate Club

2.7

Yes

Partners Suite

100

2.24

Yes

Platinum Club

200

100

120

220

450

2.24

Yes

Terrace Bar

140

200

3.4

Yes

Executive Single Box

2.3

Executive Double Box

2.3

Yes

Executive Box 645

2.3

Yes

Accessible venue

FREE parking

Accessible parking

Exhibition space (m2)

Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

Restaurant/bar

Map 1 ref:

Yes

1,531

Yes

Newcastle United Football Club, St James’ Park, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4ST T: +44 (0)191 201 8525 F: +44 (0)191 201 8611 E: candb@nufc.co.uk W: nufc.co.uk Twitter: @nufcevents

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Newcastle united Corporate hospitality Winner of the Official Football Hospitality Awards. Corporate hospitality and the match day experience at St James’ Park is renowned throughout the land. As finalists and winners in the Official Football Hospitality Awards for three years running, the top-class facilities, outstanding service and high-quality catering ensure that Newcastle United remains at the pinnacle of Premier League hospitality. An extensive range of match day packages are available and the corporate hospitality team will find the best package for your individual requirements. Gallowgate Club

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St james’ lunch experience The very popular Ultimate Tour and Lunch Experience is a great way to treat your nearest and dearest football fans or delegates, staff and clients. Your day at St James’ will include: • Private stadium tour •

Mouth-watering three-course meal in a private executive box overlooking the pitch, where you can soak up the atmosphere of the stadium

• Certificate and special gift as a memento of your day * Please note: The Ultimate Tour and Lunch Experience is not available on home match days.

• Situated in the South West Corner of St James’ Park • Direct access to executive seating on a private balcony • Exclusive tapas-sized bowl food

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Ultimate Football Experience

Magpie Club • Situated on Level 6 between the Milburn and Leazes stands

Your day will include:

• Direct access to executive seating on a private balcony

• A footballer’s breakfast on arrival

• Superb three-course hot fork buffet

• Training sessions with the legends

• Pre and post-match analysis with sports compere and former NUFC player

• Lunch with Q & A sessions

Club 206

• Special gift and certificate

• Coach transfers to the training ground

• Behind the scenes ground tour

• Situated on The Chairman’s Level 3 • Direct access to executive Director’s Box seating • Superb three-course hot fork buffet • Pre and post-match analysis with sports compere and former NUFC player

* Please note: The Ultimate Football Experience is not available on home match days.

• Sponsors’ player presentation Executive Boxes • Outside seating on a private balcony • Choice of pre-match meal

St James’ Traditional Sunday lunch

• On-site car parking • Newcastle United host or hostess • Match day programmes and teamsheets

Bring your family to Newcastle United Football Club, relax and enjoy Sunday Lunch in the amazing stadium that is St. James’ Park. Your day at St James’ will include: • Two or three-course lunch • Mini stadium tour • Separate children’s menu available and free colouring sheets

* Please note: Sunday lunches are not available on home match days.

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Sunderland Association football club Extensive range of flexible spaces. A place of worship for 49,000 faithful on a match day, since opening its doors in 1997 the home of Sunderland AFC has fast established itself as one of the premier conference and events venues in the region. It has become a multi-function venue, hosting everything from university graduations, national conferences and outdoor funfairs to major music concerts. Whether it’s business meetings, conferences, exhibitions, social gatherings, weddings, Christmas party nights or other celebrations, the stadium’s versatility makes it the perfect venue. A range of modern, stylish suites can accommodate anything from 10 to 1,000 guests and the first-class food and beverage options, specially created by a team of top chefs, make the Stadium of Light a venue unrivalled anywhere in the North East. Events are tailored to suit the bespoke requirements of individuals and businesses and the dedicated and professional staff manage the day to make sure everything runs smoothly. In addition delegates and visitors to the Stadium of Light will be able to take advantage of a new 150 bed Hilton Garden Inn hotel which is due to open in the summer of 2015. Companies and individuals can now harness the club’s expertise and experience for their own events away from the Stadium of Light, through 1879 Events Management, an allinclusive event management company. Meeting rooms

KEY FEATURES Meeting rooms

Maximum capacity

1,000

Largest space

1,459m²

Nearest hotel

1.6km

30km from Newcastle International Airport 18.7km from Newcastle Central Station 1.5km from Sunderland Station 650m from St Peter’s Metro Station

Find out more about this venue.

Theatre Classroom Cabaret U-shape

Boardroom

Reception

Banquet

Area (m²)

Ceiling height (m)

Natural daylight

Montgomery Suite

600

180

270

600

700

563

Executive Lounge

100

40 x 2

70 x 2

30 x2

30 x 2

300

170

305

3.3

Magic Moments

100

130

3.3

Quinn’s Sports Bar

550

250

461

4.5

Single Executive Box

2.3

Double Executive Boxes

2.3

Riverview Brasserie

150

100

200

140

309

3.3

Yes

Heineken Lounge

3.3

James Herriot Suite

100

Media Lounge

Drumaville Suite

Legends Lounge

Players Lounge

Black Cats Bar

150

157

126

3.3

1,000

450

620

2.9

Accessible venue

Parking

Accessible parking

Exhibition space (m2)

Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

Restaurant/bar

Map 2 ref:

Yes

1,100

Yes

1,459

Yes

Sunderland AFC, Stadium of Light, Sunderland SR5 1SU T: 0871 911 1500 E: conf&banq@safc.com W: safc.com Twitter: @safcofficial

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BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art

The CastleGate

Make your next event a masterpiece.

Generating success in the heart of the city.

The international art gallery is housed in a former flour mill on the south bank of the River Tyne in Gateshead. One of the North East’s most iconic buildings, it offers a variety of unique and flexible spaces for your event.

Originally a power station used to generate electricity for the tram network in Newcastle and Gateshead, The CastleGate holds a unique place in the rich history of the city. After extensive refurbishment, it is now an iconic venue for exhibitions, conferences, meetings and training.

Located on the ground mezzanine floor is BALTIC’s River Terrace. During the day it is ideal for small conferences and training. At night the space becomes a vibrant room for corporate dinners and networking with a fully licensed bar and exclusive outdoor terrace where guests can take in the sights of the River Tyne.

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Conveniently located between the city centre and Quayside, The CastleGate offers a wide selection of rooms suitable for business meetings, training classes, seminars and the performing arts. For exhibitions and larger conferences the magnificent Turbine Hall, with its open floor plan and striking 18m-high vaulted ceiling can accommodate up to 500 delegates.

With its rooftop location, Six restaurant has stunning views of the NewcastleGateshead cityscape. Ideal for high-profile dinners, breakfast meetings or private lunches.

Your conference experience is enhanced by the impressive character of the building, well-equipped facilities, unlimited refreshments and the highest-quality locally sourced buffets. In addition, The CastleGate offers a secure wireless internet connection free to event organisers and their delegates.

Level 1 is a large, flexible, multi-purpose space with in-house rigging and AV equipment in situ. Perfect for conferencing, product launches and awards dinners, added features include a 54-seat cinema, three breakout spaces and reception / registration area.

With clients such as the BBC, Channel 4, Orange and British Airways, you can be assured of first-class service. The CastleGate team pride themselves on a friendly and dedicated approach, doing all they can to ensure that your event is an outstanding success.

All events are coordinated by Fresh Element, BALTIC’s exclusive hospitality partner. The highly experienced team is dedicated to delivering the best event possible, responding to each client’s individual requirements.

KEY FEATURES

Meeting rooms

Maximum capacity

Meeting rooms

400

Maximum capacity

800

Largest space

529m²

Largest space

594m²

Nearest hotel

100m

Nearest hotel

300m

13km from Newcastle International Airport

Meeting rooms

Theatre Classroom Cabaret U-shape Boardroom Reception

Banquet

Area (m²)

Ceiling height (m)

Natural daylight

529

5.5

11.7km from Newcastle International Airport

Meeting rooms

1km from Newcastle Central Station

Turbine Hall

500

200

800

Foundry Room

Yes

Tramways Room

2.9

Yes

Breakouts 1-4

15-25

12-25

16-24

2.9

Yes

108

2.3

Yes

Simpson Room

130

Level 1

240

160

300

200

1.6km from Newcastle Central Station

River Terrace

180

140

400

160

210

3.2

Yes

150

103

6.1

Yes

1.3km from Gateshead Metro Station

Level 1 meeting room

2.5

Yes

Next to QuayLink Baltic Square

Level 3 meeting room

4.5

Six Restaurant

130

200

110

210

Six Viewing Box

Level 5 View Box

Find out more about this venue.

Café Bar

Accessible venue

Parking

Accessible parking

Exhibition space (m2)

Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

Restaurant/bar

Map 1 ref:

Yes

529

Yes

BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art, Gateshead Quays, South Shore Road, Gateshead NE8 3BA T: +44 (0)191 440 4949 E: hires@balticmill.com W: balticmill.com/hire Twitter: @fresh_element

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400m from Manors Metro Station

Find out more about this venue.

Area (m²)

Ceiling height (m)

Natural daylight

250

738

Yes

100

103

2.6

Yes

2.7

Yes

15-25

15-20

16-24

28-50

2.7

Yes

150

100

233

Yes

Theatre Classroom Cabaret U-shape Boardroom Reception Banquet

Accessible venue

Parking

Accessible parking

Exhibition space (m2)

Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

Restaurant/bar

Map 1 ref:

Yes

594

Yes

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Life Conference and Banqueting

Metro Radio Arena Newcastle

Bringing your event to Life!

North East’s largest flexible conference and exhibition venue.

Part of the iconic Centre for Life, a worldclass science village, Life Conference and Banqueting offers a range of stunning spaces including a purpose-built conference centre, an award-winning Science Centre and Times Square - a distinctive and versatile outdoor space.

With a floor area of 3,960 square metres, Metro Radio Arena is the largest conference and exhibition venue in North East England.

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The external exhibition area of 36,000 square metres completes the available space, where outdoor pursuits such as live action motor sport displays have taken place, and even a world-famous circus has staged events.

The main suite accommodates up to 380 delegates and is complemented by breakout spaces and boardrooms whilst the mezzanine balcony, overlooking the Science Centre, is the perfect location for entertaining.

Flexibility is the key word, with many possibilities for various types and sizes of exhibitions. Extensive areas of flat floor are available with direct access into the halls for the largest of vehicles.

Life can add another dimension to your event through ‘extras’ such as the 4D Motion Ride, workshops for delegates, science demos and access to stunning exhibitions and the North’s biggest planetarium.

Metro Radio Arena has played host to a number of large high-profile meetings and conferences over the years staged by both regional and multi-national organisations, ranging from a BT AGM to special meetings for Northern Rock.

Life also offers Times Square, one of the largest and most attractive open air areas available for hire in Newcastle. Ideal for outdoor events, it can also accommodate your own temporary structure, canopy or marquee.

The team of professional and highly experienced conference, exhibition and event organisers can assist with every aspect of event planning and management, whether it’s stand construction, layout and logistics, press and publicity, accommodation or tailored catering services.

The Life team has an excellent reputation for its flexible, friendly and professional approach. Life’s award-winning chef can create exceptional menus for any event.

The Metro Radio Arena is near the city centre, with the A1(M) only a few minutes away and over 600 convenient parking spaces on-site.

Life is situated 200m from Newcastle Central Station and minutes from the A1(M).

KEY FEATURES

Meeting rooms

Maximum capacity

1,200

Meeting rooms

Theatre Classroom Cabaret

U-shape

Boardroom Reception

Banquet

Area (m²)

Ceiling height (m)

Natural daylight

Meeting rooms

Maximum capacity

10,000

Scotswood

380

140

184

100

300

240

348

5.5

- Grainger

180

150

100

198

5.5

- Marlborough

140

150

159

5.5

Blaydon

Gibbs

Blaydon & Gibbs (combined)

Ridley

200m from Central Metro Station

McClintock

3.5

Yes

Darwin

144

3.5

Yes

200m from QuayLink Central Station

Jenner

3.5

Yes

Mezzanine Balcony

250

150

520

2.7

Foyer

Science Centre*

1,200

Green Room

Largest space

348m²

Nearest hotel

150m

11.3km from Newcastle International Airport 200m from Newcastle Central Station

Find out more about this venue.

* Please get in touch to enquire about different event formats in the Science Centre. Accessible venue

Parking

Accessible parking

Exhibition space (m2)

Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

Restaurant/bar

Map 1 ref:

Yes

400

348

Yes

Life Conferencing & Banqueting, Times Square, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4EP T: +44 (0)191 243 8216 T: +44 (0)191 243 8284 E: enquiries@lifeconferencing.co.uk W: lifeconferencing.co.uk Twitter: @candbatlife

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Largest space

2,520m²

Nearest hotel

100m

11.3km from Newcastle International Airport

Meeting rooms

Theatre

600m from Newcastle Central Station

Auditorium

10,000

1,200

2,000

1,200

2,520

ITV Lounge

100

2.4

Yes

Magic Gold Club

100

2.4

Yes

1,200

800

1,200

1,140

2.4-6

Yes

100

120

2.4

Yes

600m from Central Metro Station

Find out more about this venue.

Classroom Cabaret U-shape Boardroom Reception Banquet

Area (m²)

Ceiling Natural height (m) daylight

Accessible venue

Parking

Accessible parking

Exhibition space (m2)

Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

Restaurant/bar

Map 1 ref:

Yes

650

Yes

2,520

Yes

Part

Yes

Metro Radio Arena, Arena Way, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 7NA T: +44 (0)191 260 6007 W: metroradioarena.co.uk Twitter: @arenanewcastle

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Alnwick Castle

Rainton Meadows Arena

Grandeur as standard.

The venue for all events.

Alnwick Castle has been home to the Duke of Northumberland’s family, the Percys, for over 700 years, with a long history of entertaining and hospitality.

Rainton Meadows Arena is one of the largest indoor venues in North East England with a capacity of 2,200 people with free car parking. It has played host to a number of large high-profile prestigious events and conferences over the years staged by both regional and multi-national organisations.

The castle has built a reputation as a magnificent venue for all kinds of events, including conferences, team building days, black tie banqueting, and dinner dances. With a range of packages to suit any occasion, this truly unique location prides itself on making sure that you create the right impression.

Rainton Meadows Arena is situated closely to the A690 between the two arterial roads in the North East, the A1(M) and A19.

Alnwick’s events team can organise entertainment if required, as well as private team building activities or guided tours of the grounds and sumptuous State Rooms. An archery session in the grounds or broomstick training on the very spot of Harry’s first lesson in the film production of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone can prove a very novel ending to a staff ‘family day’.

This unique venue has the space to create and deliver an event that’s truly inspirational, whether it’s a concert, product launch, roadshow, awards evening, seminar, sporting event, a spectacular wedding or the best Christmas party ever. Events are tailored to suit the personal requirements of individuals and businesses, providing first-class catering options to meet your company’s individual needs.

53km from Newcastle International Airport

The venue is equipped with internet access, office facilities, audio visual, video conferencing, large screen projections and West End stage.

6.4km from Alnmouth Station

The team of professional and highly experienced event organisers can assist with every aspect of event planning and management.

Meeting rooms

Theatre Classroom Cabaret U-shape Boardroom Reception Banquet

Area (m²)

Ceiling height (m)

Natural daylight

Guest Hall

280

100

120

280

200

260

4.4-7.4

Yes

Hulne Abbey (semi-ruined, marquee required)

750

500

Varies

Yes

Accessible venue

Parking

Accessible parking

Exhibition space (m2)

Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

Restaurant/bar

Map 2 ref:

Yes

260

Yes

Alnwick Castle, Alnwick, Northumberland NE66 1NQ T: +44 (0)1665 511086 E: events@alnwickcastle.com W: alnwickcastle.com Twitter: @alnwickcastle

The Alnwick Garden Spend a day in The Garden. The Alnwick Garden is a world-class venue, home to inspiring events for up to 1,000 people. Here you can host your conference in The Pavilion, a contemporary building with views of one of the world’s most exciting gardens. Look onto the magnificent Grand Cascade fountain and across terraces that sparkle with twinkling lights.

KEY FEATURES Meeting rooms

Maximum capacity

2,200

Largest space

1,718m²

Nearest hotel

2.3km

33.6km from Newcastle International Airport 10.5km from Durham Station Meeting rooms

Theatre Classroom Cabaret U-shape Boardroom Reception Banquet

Willow Suite

Find out more about this venue.

Ceiling height (m)

Natural daylight

1,500

500

550

150

194

1,700

852

1,048

7.7

Yes

Roseberry Suite

300

200

180

400

300

470

Yes

Side Gallery

100

143

2.8

Yes

Pavillion

300

200

400

200

300

Yes

Accessible venue

Parking

Yes

900

Accessible parking

Exhibition space (m2)

Wi-Fi

Yes

1,718

Yes

Rainton Meadows Arena, Mercantile Road, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear DH4 5PH T: +44 (0)191 584 8630 E: karol.carter@raintonmeadowsarena.co.uk W: raintonmeadowsarena.co.uk Twitter: @raintonmeadowsa

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Area (m²)

Air conditioning

Restaurant/bar

Yes

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It’s also the perfect place for dinners and parties, exhibitions and presentations, with versatile spaces and unique features. In The Treehouse at The Alnwick Garden, you’ll find spaces for receptions, parties and dinners. Distinctive menus using locally sourced produce and fantastic service from a dedicated team combine with this venue’s wonderful gardens and architecture to create truly memorable events. Meeting rooms

53km from Newcastle International Airport 6.4km from Alnmouth Station

Theatre Classroom Cabaret U-shape Boardroom Reception

Banquet

Area (m²)

Ceiling height (m)

Natural daylight Yes

Pavilion Room

200

180

216

The Tree House

Pavilion Room

800

500

654

Yes

Accessible venue

Parking

Accessible parking

Exhibition space (m2)

Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

Restaurant/bar

Map 2 ref:

Yes

500

Yes

216

Yes

The Alnwick Garden, Denwick Lane, Alnwick, Northumberland NE66 1YU T: +44 (0)1665 511081 E: arthur.piszcz@alnwickgarden.com W: alnwickgarden.com Twitter: @alnwickgarden

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DISCOVERY MUSEUM

Laing art Gallery

Discover magnificent events.

The art of fine events.

Discovery Museum is one of NewcastleGateshead’s premier visitor attractions and offers a unique and memorable setting for both corporate and private hire.

The Laing is a fine, Grade II listed Edwardian building, situated in a prime city centre location. The gallery boasts a range of stunning spaces for hire, including the superb Marble Hall and the Northern Spirit Gallery. The beautiful 18th and 19th century gallery houses works by artists such as BurneJones and Thomas Gainsborough and offers an exclusive location for dinners, drinks receptions and private viewings.

With a capacity of up to 400 guests, the magnificent wood-panelled and tiled Great Hall provides a stunning setting for a range of daytime and evening events, such as conferences, dinners, weddings and larger meetings. The Museum’s fascinating galleries, such as the Story of the Tyne Gallery with its unique display of ship models, or the stunning Turbinia Hall, can all be hired for evening entertaining and hospitality for up to 1,000 guests. Discovery Museum also has a number of smaller, well-equipped meeting rooms.

550m from Newcastle Central Station 550m from Central Metro Station 550m from QuayLink Central Station

Meeting rooms Theatre Classroom Cabaret U-shape Boardroom Reception

Great Hall

Banquet

Area (m²)

Ceiling height (m)

Natural daylight

400

120

280

400

300

640

Yes

Turbinia Gallery

200

100

700

Yes

Story of Tyne Gallery

150

583

Yes

Whole Museum

1,000

Yes

Accessible venue

Parking

Accessible parking

Exhibition space (m2)

Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

Restaurant/bar

Map 1 ref:

Yes

700

Yes

Discovery Museum, Blandford Square, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4JA T: +44 (0)191 261 2139 E: events@twmuseums.co.uk W: discoverymuseum.org.uk Twitter: @discovery_mus

11km from Newcastle International Airport 1km from Newcastle Central Station 300m from Monument Metro Station 400m from QuayLink Theatre Royal

the Shipley art gallery

Flexibility in any event.

Crafting the perfect event.

This fantastic venue offers an exciting alternative in which to hold your event. Whether you are organising a conference, meeting or networking event, wedding or dinner, this venue provides an unforgettable experience.

Originally built to house the art collection of Joseph Shipley, the Shipley Art Gallery is an architectural jewel in the heart of Gateshead.

For an unrivalled location, why not host your dinner or reception alongside an elephant and a great white shark in the fantastic, double height Living Planet Gallery? The versatile exhibition space can be hired as a whole, or subdivided into three separate rooms, to accommodate meetings and events for up to 500 guests.

10.3km from Newcastle International Airport 1.5km from Newcastle Central Station 300m from Haymarket Metro Station 300m from QuayLink Haymarket

Meeting rooms

Theatre Classroom Cabaret U-shape Boardroom Reception

Area (m²)

Ceiling height (m)

Natural daylight

500

180

280

120

170

500

350

477

Yes

Full Clore Suite

100

120

147

Yes

Living Planet Gallery

200

120

Whole Museum

1,300

Yes

Parking

Yes

Accessible parking

Exhibition space (m2)

Wi-Fi

Yes

138

Yes

Great North Museum: Hancock, Barras Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4PT T: +44 (0)191 261 2139 E: events@twmuseums.co.uk W: greatnorthmuseum.org.uk Twitter: @gnm_hancock

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Banquet

Full Exhibition Space

Accessible venue

Theatre Classroom Cabaret U-shape Boardroom Reception

Banquet

Area (m²)

Ceiling height (m)

Natural daylight

Marble Hall and Laing Restaurant

240

100

390

Yes

18 th and 19 th Century Gallery

100

147

Function Room

Yes

Whole Museum

550

Accessible Venue

Parking

Accessible Parking

Exhibition space (m2)

Wi-Fi

Air Conditioning

Restaurant/Bar

Map 1 ref:

Yes

390

Yes

Laing Gallery, New Bridge Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8AG T: +44 (0)191 261 2139 E: events@twmuseums.co.uk W: laingartgallery.org.uk Twitter: @laingartgallery

Great North Museum: Hancock

Alternatively, the Clore Learning Suite and garden provides an excellent location for a range of events, including summer barbecues and drinks receptions.

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There is also a fully-equipped function room for up to 60 delegates set in the heart of the gallery, within easy reach of the Laing’s permanent collections and special exhibitions.

Meeting rooms

11.3km from Newcastle International Airport

NON-RESIDENTIAL VENUES

Air conditioning

Restaurant/bar

Yes

Map 1 ref: C1

The gallery is an excellent example of Edwardian architecture which would add grandeur and a sense of occasion to a range of corporate and private events. The elegant main gallery houses a variety of permanent and temporary exhibitions and, along with the adjoining Designs For Life and beautiful side galleries, provides a spacious, alternative location for a variety of PR events, functions, dinners and concerts. In addition, the Shipley has a fully-equipped learning room which is available for daytime hire and makes an ideal location for meetings, training sessions or seminars. 13.9km from Newcastle International Airport 2.8km from Newcastle Central Station 1.4km from Gateshead Metro Station 1.4m from QuayLink Gateshead Interchange

Meeting rooms

Theatre Classroom Cabaret U-shape Boardroom Reception

Main Gallery

Banquet

Area (m²)

Ceiling height (m)

Natural daylight

120

297

Yes

Whole Gallery

200

100

631

Yes

Learning Room

Yes

Accessible venue

Parking

Accessible parking

Exhibition space (m2)

Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

Restaurant/bar

Map 2 ref:

Yes

631

The Shipley Art Gallery, Prince Consort Road, Gateshead NE8 4JB T: +44 (0)191 261 2139 E: events@twmuseums.co.uk W: shipleyartgallery.org.uk Twitter: @theshipley

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Beamish Museum

Newcastle Castle (Heart of the City Partnership)

A real sense of the past.

A little piece of history.

Celebrating North East England’s heritage as a mining heartland through the 1820s, early 1900s and 1940s, Beamish is an awardwinning open air museum offering truly unique opportunities for organisers looking to deliver something a little different for delegates.

The Castle Keep and the neighbouring Black Gate are unique and historical venues that are sure to impress your delegates. Founded by Henry II in 1168, the Castle Keep is one of the finest surviving examples of a Norman Keep in the country. The Keep’s Great Hall or the Black Gate’s Harbottle Room are the ideal setting for an unforgettable event. What’s more, the Keep’s roof makes a stunning setting for a drinks reception, with its panoramic views of the city and River Tyne.

History is brought to life at Beamish and the museum proves popular for a range of events from product launches to corporate and incentive packages. Exclusive evening hire of Beamish allows event organisers to treat their delegates to a magical evening in a fabulous setting. Imagine a drinks reception, splendid buffet and entertainment in the Edwardian Town or an evening visit to The Pit Village, to enjoy delicious fish and chips cooked on a coal fired range in real beef dripping, with traditional games, pastimes and music.

Meeting rooms

Theatre Classroom Cabaret U-shape Boardroom Reception

14.4km from Newcastle Central Station

Banquet

Area (m²)

Ceiling height (m)

Natural daylight

Bank Board Room

3.3

Yes

Collections Study Room

100

105

2.4

Yes

Roland Cookson Room

25.6km from Newcastle International Airport

Accessible venue Yes

Parking

2.4

Yes

Accessible parking

Exhibition space (m2)

Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

Restaurant/bar

Map 2 ref:

Yes

2,000 cars & 40 coaches

11.3km from Newcastle International Airport 400m from Newcastle Central Station 400m from Central Metro Station 400m from QuayLink Central Station

The Biscuit Factory

Durham County Cricket Club

The art of hospitality.

First-class county, world-class venue.

The Biscuit Factory is the UK’s largest art, craft and design gallery, set in Newcastle’s cultural quarter.

Emirates Durham International Cricket Ground offers year-round facilities for conferences, road shows and meetings. With exhibition space to support your event, multiple breakout rooms and free parking for up to 200 cars, few venues can compete with the space on offer to you and your delegates.

The flexible event spaces include a new hospitality suite, The Biscuit Room (opening autumn 2014), for up to 300 seated guests. The Biscuit Factory hosts all kinds of conferences, corporate functions, private parties and weddings.

11.3km from Newcastle International Airport 1.8km from Newcastle Central Station 650m from Manors Metro Station 500m from QuayLink Lime Street

The stunning Riverside Suite can accommodate 300 delegates and has floor to ceiling natural daylight and glorious views of the pitch. On the floor above, five corporate lounges can flexibly accommodate up to 50 people in each, making them ideal syndicates for large conferences. Meeting rooms

Theatre Classroom Cabaret U-shape Boardroom Reception

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Banquet

Area (m²)

Ceiling height (m)

Natural daylight

The Biscuit Room

300

150

240

350

300

500

3.5

Yes

The Shed

Yes

The Glass House

Yes

The Cube

100

Yes

The Café

2.5

Yes

The Restaurant

100

150

Yes

Accessible venue

Parking

Accessible parking

Exhibition space (m2)

Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

Restaurant/bar

Map 1 ref:

Yes

500

Yes

The Biscuit Factory, Stoddart Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 1AN T: +44(0)191 261 1103 E: events@thebiscuitfactory.com W: thebiscuitfactory.com Twitter: @tbfevents_team

Meeting rooms

Theatre Classroom Cabaret U-shape Boardroom Reception

Banquet

Area (m²)

Ceiling height (m)

Natural daylight

Keep: Great Hall

Yes

Black Gate: Harbottle Room

3.2

Yes

Accessible venue

Parking

Keep: No Black Gate: Yes

Accessible parking

Exhibition space (m2)

Keep: Yes Black Gate: No

Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

Restaurant/bar

Map 1 ref:

Keep: No Black Gate:Yes

Castle Keep, Castle Garth, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1RQ T: +44 (0)191 232 7938 W: castlekeep-newcastle.org.uk Twitter: @old_newcastle

Beamish Museum, Beamish, County Durham DH9 0RG T: +44 (0)191 370 4025 E: shonahendrick@beamish.org.uk W: beamish.org.uk Twitter: @beamish_museum

The dedicated team work hand in hand with you, developing your ideas into something special. Guests are looked after throughout by attentive, experienced staff. There’s a café / bar and fully licensed restaurant with awardwinning catering, from mouth-watering canapés and buffets to lavish banquets.

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The Cathedral Suite and Castle View Suite have recently been refurbished and offer style and comfort for a wide range of events.

29.4km from Newcastle International Airport 16.3km from Newcastle Central Station 1.6km from Chester-le-Street Station

Meeting rooms

Theatre Classroom Cabaret U-shape Boardroom Reception

Banquet

Area (m²) 408

Ceiling height (m)

Natural daylight

Riverside Suite

200

240

Yes

Cathedral Suite

160

100

120

Yes

Castle View Suite

150

100

120

Yes

Journal Lounge

Yes

Lumley Lounge

7.6

Yes

Colin Milburn Lounge

7.6

Yes

Graveney Lounge

7.6

Yes

Executive Boxes

7.6

Yes

Accessible venue

FREE parking

Accessible parking

Exhibition space (m2)

Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

Restaurant/bar

Map 2 ref:

Yes

200

Yes

408

Yes

Durham County Cricket Club, Emirates Durham ICG, Riverside, Chester-le-Street, County Durham DH3 3QR T: +44 (0)191 387 4711 E: events@durhamccc.co.uk W: durhamccc.co.uk Twitter: @durhamcricket

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GOSFORTH CIVIC HALL

Newcastle college

Ideal conference and wedding venue in Gosforth.

Creative spaces in a city centre location.

Located in the northern suburbs of Newcastle, Gosforth Civic Hall is a versatile venue for any event. From corporate training to full-sized conferences, you’ll find an atmosphere conducive to business along with excellent services and utilities.

If you’re looking for a unique venue in the city centre and want to offer something different to impress your delegates then take a look at the world-class facilities available at Newcastle College.

For larger conferences with performance space to match, you can book the Peter Sarah Theatre. The theatre has retractable seats and gives you professional industry facilities with sound, lighting, AV and stage requirements fully taken care of. Meeting rooms

5.5km from Newcastle Central Station 200m from Regent Centre Metro Station

Theatre Classroom Cabaret U-shape Boardroom Reception

Banquet

Area (m²)

Ceiling height (m)

Natural daylight

Main Hall

230

130

160

230

160

223

5.3

Yes

Reception Foyer

142

2.8

Yes

Accessible venue

Parking

Yes

Accessible parking

Exhibition space (m2)

Wi-Fi

223

Air conditioning

Restaurant/bar

Yes

Map 2 ref:

11.1km from Newcastle International Airport

Meeting rooms

800m from Newcastle Central Station

Peter Sarah Theatre

200

100

Chefs’ Academy

800m from Central Metro Station 800m from QuayLink Central Station

Gosforth Civic Hall, Regent Centre, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 3HD T: +44 (0)191 277 7222 F: +44 (0)191 211 6995 E: enquiries@theciviccentre.co.uk W: theciviccentre.co.uk Twitter: @newcastlecc

190

120

Yes

Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

Restaurant/bar

Map 1 ref:

Yes

190

Yes

Newcastle College, Rye Hill Campus, Scotswood Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 7SA T: +44 (0)191 200 4000 E: international@ncl-coll.ac.uk W: ncl-coll.ac.uk Twitter: @nclcollege

Add your name to a guest list that has included royalty, heads of state and peers of the realm. The Mansion House is the official residence of the Lord Mayor of Newcastle upon Tyne and by permission of the trustees is available for private hire.

For a venue that is as distinctive as your event, Newcastle Falcons is the premier place to meet. With all the facilities you would expect from a quality venue combined with a strong customer care ethic, Falcons can accommodate a range of functions.

This fine venue offers historic surroundings, unreserved opulence, superb hospitality and service which retains traditional values. It is located in Jesmond, a leafy suburb close to central NewcastleGateshead, and is easily reached by road and Metro. From intimate dinners and events to parties and marquee functions in the picturesque garden, the Mansion House delivers quality every time.

The range of executive boxes and spacious suites on offer can accommodate between two and 500 guests for a wide variety of events.

Theatre Classroom Cabaret U-shape Boardroom Reception

Banquet

Area (m²)

Ceiling height (m)

Natural daylight

Large Drawing Room

Yes

Small Drawing Room

Yes

Dining Room

Yes

Library

The Hadrian

The Wansbeck

Accessible venue

FREE parking

Accessible parking

Exhibition space (m2)

Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

Restaurant/bar

Map 2 ref:

Yes

Mansion House, Fernwood Road, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 1TJ T: +44 (0)191 281 0863 F: +44 (0)191 281 4920 E: mansion.house@newcastle.gov.uk W: newcastlemansionhouse.co.uk Twitter: @newcastlecc

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Exhibition space (m2)

Bring your event pitchside.

300m from Jesmond Metro Station

Natural daylight

Accessible parking

Newcastle Falcons Rugby Club

2.8km from Newcastle Central Station

Ceiling height (m)

Parking

Prestige and traditional values.

Meeting rooms

Area (m²)

Theatre Classroom Cabaret U-shape Boardroom Reception Banquet

Accessible venue

Mansion House

10.8km from Newcastle International Airport

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The Chefs’ Academy is a light and airy restaurant with floor to ceiling windows giving panoramic views across the Tyne and offers fine dining at competitive prices. This flexible space can be used for seminars, breakfast meetings or an exclusive lunch.

The main room can accommodate up to 230 theatre style and 160 for a dinner dance. The substantial raked stage is ideal for cabarets and other shows, and makes this venue a favourite for small to medium events. The versatility of Gosforth Civic Hall will ensure that your event is the success your organisation deserves.

7km from Newcastle International Airport

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The dedicated event planners recognise that each event is different, and are happy to tailor make event packages specifically to meet your needs. Newcastle Falcons is located minutes from the A1(M) and Newcastle Airport, with local bus and rail links also right outside the venue.

4km from Newcastle International Airport 7.8km from Newcastle Central Station 800m from Kingston Park Metro Station

Meeting rooms Executive Single Box Platinum Suite North

Theatre Classroom Cabaret U-shape Boardroom Reception

Banquet

Area (m²)

Ceiling height (m)

Natural daylight

2.4

Yes

150

121

2.5

Yes

Platinum Suite South

150

121

2.5

Yes

Gold Suite North

270

240

300

117

2.5

Yes

Gold Suite South

120

130

180

117

2.5

Yes

2.5

Yes

The Presidents Suite Accessible venue

FREE parking

Accessible parking

Exhibition space (m2)

Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

Restaurant/bar

Map 2 ref:

Yes

415

Yes

Newcastle Falcons, Kingston Park, Brunton Road, Kenton Bank Foot, Newcastle upon Tyne NE13 8AF T: +44 (0)191 214 5588 E: events@newcastle-falcons.co.uk W: newcastlefalcons.co.uk Twitter: @falconskp

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NEWCASTLE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

R&B GROUP

EMIRATES

NEWCASTLE COLLEGE

NORTHERN SECRETS

SAVILLE AUDIO VISUAL

EVENT EVALUATION SERVICE

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SUPPORT SERVICE PROVIDERS

Hi-Lights Reliability, quality and efficiency.

KEY SERVICES • • • • • • • •

Audio visual equipment hire Lighting equipment hire Stage set design and build Video production Event planning / organisation Outdoor events Power generation and distribution 24hr support

Hi-Lights is not just an AV hire company but a production company that has the technical ability, experience and equipment to produce a diverse range of events – indoor and outdoor, big or small. The fireworks pictured, are the finale of the NewcastleGateshead Winter Carnival, which makes its way through the streets of Newcastle before a spectacular show of light and sound. Hi-Lights provided the power, staging, audio and lighting systems for this fantastic event. The fashion show demonstrates the technical lighting ability of Hi-Lights, ensuring that the whole catwalk and models were correctly lit. It was done in such a way that there was no ‘overspill’ onto the audience.

Hi-Lights were proud to be the AV company responsible for the AGM and 10th Anniversary of NewcastleGateshead Initiative. Creative lighting on a backdrop with rear projection for video and a flown sound system were all installed for this event. Car launches are popular events and the anticipation and excitement at such an event are important to its success. Hi-Lights added lighting, effects and music, adding to the drama of a new car reveal. The trussing shown above was built by Hi-Lights at Trafalgar Square as part of the Lord Mayor’s Festival. Artistes performed magnificent theatre, high in the air, thrilling the audience.

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Newcastle international Airport

R&B Group

Well connected.

AV Award winners communicating your vision.

KEY SERVICES • • • • • •

Direct links to major international travel hubs Wi-Fi enabled business lounges Internet lounge Self-service check in Fast-track car parking and security search Easy access to city centre

Newcastle International is the major airport for North East England. Served by 20 scheduled carriers on around 80 routes, Newcastle International recognises the needs of business travellers who require frequent direct links to the north of England from key cities across Europe. With regular flights from Dubai, Brussels, Paris, Amsterdam, Dublin, Copenhagen and Dusseldorf, and up to eight flights per day to and from London, Europe’s business community can enjoy unparalleled transport services direct to North East England.

Newcastle International Airport, Woolsington, Newcastle upon Tyne NE13 8BZ T: 0871 882 1121 E: enquiries@newcastleinternationalairport.co.uk W: newcastleairport.com Twitter: @nclairport

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The onsite DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel at Newcastle International offers business travellers a convenient stopover location two minutes’ walk from the terminal. Newcastle International has its own Metro station. The station is linked by a covered walkway directly into the terminal building, transporting customers into the heart of the city in just over 20 minutes.

KEY SERVICES • • • • • • • • •

Audio visual equipment hire Lighting equipment hire Stage set design and build Video production Projection mapping Event planning / organisation Outdoor events Power generation and distribution 24hr support

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Whether you’re planning a dynamic product launch, intimate staff presentation, high-profile ceremony, international sales conference or persuasive corporate video, it’s all about creating the right impression. R&B Group understands this, which is why everyone at R&B Group is happy to put their reputation on the line every time they organise an event. As a potential client you can feel safe in the knowledge that they will work with efficiency, quality and dedication.

They are dedicated to understanding and utilising the latest technological developments, proven in their award-winning use of projection mapping – a relatively new technology used to create vivid and engaging visuals at events. This technical excellence is present throughout their range of services, covering conference services, event management, set design and build, AV equipment hire, video production and graphic design; all aspects of communicating your message.

This team of approachable and professional people has the experience to provide innovative solutions for even the most complex problems.

No matter what type of event you’re planning, R&B Group will have the vision and versatility to exceed your every expectation - every time.

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EMIRATES

Northern Secrets

Daily flights from Newcastle to over 135 destinations.

Newcastle, Northumberland and Durham – world-class destinations, world-class local experts.

KEY SERVICES • • • • • • •

Daily flights from Newcastle Network of over 135 destinations World-class service Up to 1,600 channels of the latest entertainment Regionally inspired gourmet cuisine Lie-flat seats in business class Complimentary chauffeur-drive service in business class

Emirates flies daily from Newcastle to Dubai, offering convenient onward connections to over 135 destinations. Onboard, passengers can enjoy world-class service, regionally inspired gourmet cuisine and up to 1,600 channels of award-winning entertainment – plus phone, SMS and email connectivity from every seat. On the ground, business class passengers can take advantage of a complimentary chauffeurdrive service within 70-miles of Newcastle

Airport and in over 55 destinations, expedited check in, dedicated baggage handling and airport lounge access – ensuring a seamless journey from start to finish. On flights from Dubai to over 25 destinations, passengers can experience the Emirates A380. The revolutionary superjumbo features private suites and onboard shower spas in first class, an onboard lounge and flat-bed seats in business class as well as room to stretch out and relax in economy class with Wi-Fi available throughout.

Tracy Chandler, Senior Sales Executive - Emirates. Turnberry House, 175 West George Street, Glasgow G2 2LB T: +44 (0)141 225 6200 M: +44 (0)7442 505133 E: tracy.chandler@emirates.com W: emirates.com/uk

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Tailored to suit destination management company Meetings, incentives and conference management Transfers and transportation logistics Bespoke excursions and sightseeing services Hospitality planning (meals, entertainment and themes)

• Venue, sight and location selection

Saville Audio Visual

Industry training provider for the events, hospitality and leisure industry.

Creative audio visual services in any event.

• • • • •

Professional cookery Hospitality / front of house Spa and beauty therapy Sport fitness Travel and tourism

Whether you’re an employer looking to boost the skills of your staff or if you work in the sector and are looking to develop your existing knowledge further, Newcastle College has a track record of success in supporting the leisure and hospitality sector across the North East. The £16m Lifestyle Academy has an unrivalled reputation in providing relevant courses to meet employer demand.

Newcastle College, Rye Hill Campus, Scotswood Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 7SA T: +44 (0)191 200 4000 F: +44 (0)191 200 4517 E: enquiries@ncl-coll.ac.uk W: ncl-coll.ac.uk Twitter: @nclcollege

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Northern Secrets Destination Management (DMC) is the ideal partner for all your inbound travel needs into North East England.

organising a comprehensive familiarisation tour of North East England ahead of your conference.

Northern Secrets offers a comprehensive service tailored to suit, whether you are looking for made-to-measure transport management, supply of bespoke event planning, tour and hospitality services for your delegates and partners during their stay, booking accommodation, guides and translators or help

Whatever it is you are looking for, Northern Secrets Destination Management is the ideal partner to put your ideas into reality and deliver solutions for all of your needs.

Northern Secrets Ltd, Clavering House, Clavering Place, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3NG T: +44 (0)191 308 2395 M: +44 (0)7813 787 009 E: info@northernsecrets.co.uk W: northernsecrets.co.uk Twitter: @northernsecrets

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Its facilities replicate the best industry training environments and the quality of teaching ensures Newcastle College continues to deliver job-ready candidates for your future workforce or upskill your existing staff. Newcastle College can also support your business with work placements and a free recruitment service, tailored to meet your needs.

KEY SERVICES • • • • • • • •

Stage and set design Professional sound and lighting HD projection and projection mapping Conference webcast Interactive collaboration Voting systems Creative design and video facilities AV equipment hire

Saville Audio Visual is the leading AV supplier to the conference and live events industry in the North East, providing professional conference and live event solutions to events of any scale for over 35 years.

Saville’s exclusive digital events services solutions are focused on providing the meetings industry with feature-rich interactive events designed to raise audience engagement at conference presentations and seminars.

Supported by the nationwide resources of the unique Saville conference network, the team based in Gateshead promises the very latest technologies, innovative staging and lighting ideas and the ultimate standards of professional customer care.

This reputation for innovation, quality and uncompromising customer care is built on over a century of financial stability and reflected by winning 28 national industry awards.

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EVENT EVALUATION SERVICE

Newcastlegateshead Convention Bureau

Measure the success of your event.

Free services to help you plan your event.

KEY SERVICES • Get to know your delegates • Gauge satisfaction with all elements of your event • Understand the economic impact of your event

on the destination

• Sophisticated online software fully branded

with your logos and images

• Low-cost solutions starting from just £500

NewcastleGateshead Initiative’s research team offers an event evaluation service to help you to better understand your delegates and to measure the success of your conference, meeting or event. The event evaluation service uses sophisticated software to design and carry out bespoke surveys targeted specifically for your delegates and to provide a full analysis and reporting of the results.

Event Evaluation Service, NewcastleGateshead Initiative, 9th Floor, Baltic Place East, South Shore Road, Gateshead NE8 3AE T: +44 (0)191 440 5731 E: research@ngi.org.uk W: newcastlegateshead.com Twitter: @ngstats

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Analysis can include visitor group demographics, return on investment and the propensity of visitors to return to the destination or event, or simply to evaluate the success of an event. This evaluation serves to help inform future business planning. It’s a great in depth, low-cost independent research solution, available to event organisers hosting any event in North East England.

KEY SERVICES • • • • • •

Impartial advice and assistance Venue finding service Tailored event bids Online delegate accommodation booking Venue and destination familiarisation visits Entertainment itineraries for delegates and their partners

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The experienced and enthusiastic team at NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau will use its local knowledge and expertise to help you plan your next conference or event. The services offered are FREE of charge and include everything from venue finding to sourcing accommodation, transport and entertainment for your delegates.

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By representing the very best that NewcastleGateshead and the surrounding region has to offer, NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau is able to support you in whatever way you require to help you to bring your conference or meeting to NewcastleGateshead, and make your next event truly first-class.

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GUIDE TO CENTRAL NEWCASTLEGATESHEAD

GUIDE TO NORTH EAST ENGLAND

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GETTING HERE NewcastleGateshead has all the access links you’d expect from a major European city including its own international airport with direct flights from Dubai, Amsterdam, Brussels, London and Paris amongst 80 destinations worldwide.

Copenhagen

Belfast Isle of Man Toronto

Dublin Birmingham

Cardiff Exeter Newquay Plymouth

Newcastle International Airport is served by many airlines, including Emirates, British Airways, KLM, Air France, Jet2, bmi regional, easyJet and Lufthansa, providing direct links from top international and UK destinations. The route from the airport to the city centre is one of the fastest in Europe, taking only 23 minutes on the Tyne & Wear Metro. Metro trains run every 5 - 15 minutes.

Bristol

Amsterdam London

Southampton

Hanover

Dusseldorf Brussels

Prague

Krakow

Jersey Paris

Aberdeen A90

Glasgow

As the name suggests, Newcastle Central Station is within easy walking distance of many of the destination’s attractions, hotels and venues, and as the hub of NewcastleGateshead’s transport infrastructure, it is extremely well connected.

Edinburgh A1 (M)

M74

Carlisle

NewcastleGateshead

A69 M6

A1 (M)

York

ROAD

Leeds

Hull

M62

Salzburg Innsbruck Limoges

Taxis to the city centre cost around £15.

Taxis to the city centre cost approximately £13 from the ferry terminal.

Newcastle Central Station is right in the heart of the city centre and is served by East Coast, CrossCountry Trains and First Transpennine Express; all operating direct services from most major cities in Britain. These high-speed rail links mean that NewcastleGateshead is less than three hours from London and just 90 minutes from Edinburgh and Leeds.

Aberdeen

AIR

The North Shields International Ferry Terminal is the North of England’s main sea link with Northern Europe. Throughout the year, DFDS Seaways operates frequent sailings to and from Amsterdam (Ijmuiden) in the Netherlands.

Oslo

Stavanger

Cork

SEA

RAIL

Bergen

Chambery

Toulouse

Geneva Turin

Nice

Milan

Venice

Barcelona

Dubai Plovdiv

Pisa Dubrovnik

Gerona

Tenerife

Sofia

The A1(M) passes through NewcastleGateshead, linking the area to London, the South, Scotland and major routes across the country. The A69 links west to Carlisle, the Lake District and, via the M6, to the south and west of England. Central car parks are situated only a short distance from all routes and are well signposted throughout the city.

Liverpool

Manchester Sheffield Nottingham M42

Birmingham

M40 M5

Rome

Cardiff M5

Palma Alicante Murcia

A38

London

Bristol

Naples

Faro

M62

Southampton

Exeter

Plymouth

Malaga

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Rail

Road

Air

Rail times

(km)

Airline(s)

Aberdeen

4hrs 5mins

402km

Eastern Airways

55mins

Belfast

easyJet (BFS)

55mins

Flybe (BHD)

55mins

Birmingham

3hrs 15mins

334km

Eastern Airways

1hr

Duration

Bristol

5hrs

486km

easyJet

1hr 5mins

Cardiff

5hrs 35mins

518km

Eastern Airways

1hr 15mins

Edinburgh

1hr 25mins

192km

Glasgow

2hrs 35mins

243km

Leeds

1hr 25mins

153km

London

2hrs 40mins

444km

British Airways (LHR)

1hr 10mins

easyJet (LGW)

1hr 25mins

Manchester

2hrs 35mins

Sheffield

1hr 55mins

208km

York

1hr

142km

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QuayLink buses

Voted “the easiest city to get around in England” by the readers of Condé Nast’s Traveller magazine, NewcastleGateshead’s compact centre and range of travel options make it the perfect destination for your delegates.

METRO

QuayLink buses offer a regular, accessible and easy-to-use service, and are the best way to get around central NewcastleGateshead. Routes connect the attractions and sights of Newcastle Quayside and Gateshead Quays with Newcastle Central Station, Haymarket Bus Station and Gateshead Interchange.

however individual tickets can be bought from the driver. Ticket options include a single fare, all-day ticket and a family ticket.

All-day travel on the QuayLink buses is included with a Conference Travel Card;

For transport information, visit a Nexus Travelshop located at major Metro stations, or contact Nexus on +44 (0)191 20 20 747 nexus.org.uk.

Week passes are also available and all Network One Travel tickets and MetroSaver tickets are accepted.

conference travel card NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau has teamed up with Tyne & Wear transport operator Nexus to develop the destination’s first dedicated travel card for conference delegates.

The Tyne & Wear Metro connects all the major destinations in the region and calls at Newcastle Central Station for links to national rail. Services link central NewcastleGateshead with the airport in 23 minutes, and the coast in 30 minutes.

and on board NewcastleGateshead’s city centre based QuayLink buses. As an event organiser you can purchase the card on behalf of your delegates and due to its flexible nature, you can specify how many days you would like the card to be valid for, depending on the length of your event.

The Conference Travel Card allows your delegates unlimited travel on the extensive Tyne & Wear Metro system

The Metro is the ideal way to get to the main shopping areas around Haymarket and Monument, and the hotels, cafés and restaurants of Jesmond. Metro trains run daily from 5.30am to midnight, every 5 - 10 minutes during the day and every 8 - 15 minutes in the evenings. A variety of ticket options can be bought from machines at all Metro stations, however all-day travel on the Metro system is included with a Conference Travel Card.

To order NewcastleGateshead’s Conference Travel Card for your delegates, or to find out more, call NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau on +44 (0)191 440 5757.

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METRO MAP

Airport

Bank Foot

Callerton Parkway

Fawdon

Kingston Park

Wansbeck Road

South Gosforth

Four Lane Ends

West Monkseaton

Northumberland Park

Benton

Longbenton

Regent Centre

Palmersville

Monkseaton

Shiremoor

Ilford Road West Jesmond

Whitley Bay

Cullercoats

Jesmond Newcastle City Centre

St James

Haymarket Monument

Chillingham Road Manors

Byker

Wallsend

Walkergate

Hadrian Road

Percy Main

Central Station

Gateshead Stadium

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Felling

Pelaw Heworth

Jarrow Hebburn

North Shields

Simonside Bede

Chichester

Tyne Dock

Brockley Whins Fellgate

South Shields

East Boldon Seaburn

St Peter’s

Stadium of Light

River Wear Sunderland City Centre

Pallion South Hylton

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Tynemouth

River Tyne

Gateshead

Main Bus Interchange Rail Interchange Ferry (A+B+C tickets valid) Park and Ride

Meadow Well

Howdon

University Millfield

Sunderland

TOURS City Sightseeing open-top bus tours start and finish at Newcastle Central Station. Buses run daily from mid-April to October and on weekends during the winter months. River Tyne cruise trips depart from Newcastle Quayside with operator River Escapes, while the Shields Ferry offers river cruises departing from South Shields.

Newcastle walking tours are operated by Newcastle City Guides. For more information on tours in NewcastleGateshead, contact NewcastleGateshead Visitor Information Centre on +44 (0)191 277 8000 or visit NewcastleGateshead.com/tours.

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GUIDE TO CENTRAL NEWCASTLEGATESHEAD Central NewcastleGateshead is compact and easy to explore on foot, allowing you to soak up the vibrant atmosphere and enjoy its beautiful landmarks and attractions.

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RESIDENTIAL VENUES Copthorne Hotel Newcastle

Malmaison

Crowne Plaza Hotel

Newcastle University

Euro Hostel

Northumbria University

Hilton Newcastle Gateshead

Sandman Signature Hotel Newcastle

Hotel Du Vin Newcastle

Sleeperz Hotel Newcastle

Hotel Indigo

Thistle Newcastle, The County

Jurys Inn Newcastle

Vermont Hotel

Jurys Inn NewcastleGateshead Quays

NON-RESIDENTIAL VENUES BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art

Metro Radio Arena Newcastle

The Biscuit Factory

The CastleGate

Newcastle Castle (Heart of the City Partnership)

Discovery Museum

Newcastle Civic Centre

Great North Museum: Hancock

Newcastle College

Laing Art Gallery

Newcastle United Football Club

Life Conference and Banqueting

Sage Gateshead

Bigg Market

Law Courts

Black Gate

Castle Keep

NewcastleGateshead Visitor Information Centre

Chinatown

Ouseburn

Gateshead Millennium Bridge

Quayside

Gateshead Quays

St Mary’s Cathedral

Grey’s Monument

St Nicholas Catherdral

intu Eldon Square Shopping Centre

Tyne Bridge

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TRANSPORT

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Bus/Coach Station

Hospital

Main Line Station

Taxi

Hospital with A&E

Metro

Airport

Coach Station

Haymarket Bus Station

QuayLink Buses

Ferry

Eldon Square Bus Station

Newcastle Central Station

Travel Information

River Cruises

Gateshead Interchange

Parking

Residential Venues

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GUIDE TO north east england NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau works with venues from all over North East England including castles, country houses, sporting venues and one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest tree houses! RESIDENTIAL VENUES 1 - The Caledonian Hotel

2 - De Vere Collection Slaley Hall

3 - Event Durham, Durham University

4 - Macdonald Linden Hall

5 - National Glass Centre

6 - Newcastle Marriott Hotel Gosforth Park

7 - Rockliffe Hall

8 - UniSpace, University of Sunderland

9 - Ramside Hall Hotel

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10 - Alnwick Castle

11 - The Alnwick Garden

12 - Beamish Museum

13 - Durham County Cricket Club

14 - Gosforth Civic Hall

15 - Mansion House

16 - Newcastle Falcons Rugby Club

17 - Rainton Meadows Arena

18 - The Shipley Art Gallery

19 - Sunderland Association Football Club

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Whoever you are and whatever type of event you’re planning, make sure NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau is your first port of call. Our advice is unbiased and all our services are free of charge. To help you make the most of this guide we have rounded up and answered some of our most regularly asked questions:

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I don’t know anything about NewcastleGateshead, how do I find a venue? To find your ideal venue in NewcastleGateshead, all you have to do is contact NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau on +44 (0)191 440 5757. If you can let us know what you’re looking for, including dates, approximate delegate numbers, accommodation requirements and any preferences you may have, we can do the rest. It really is that simple.

What is NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau? Our Convention Bureau is a team of dedicated and experienced individuals here to assist conference and event organisers, and help them to bring their event to NewcastleGateshead and the surrounding region.

How much does the service cost? Nothing! NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau is part of a not-for-profit organisation that works with the local authorities from both Newcastle and Gateshead, as well as over 170 private sector organisations across North East England.

Why is your service free? Our aim is to grow the local economy and raise the profile of the region by helping you to bring your conference to NewcastleGateshead, and as such we offer a wide range of FREE services, including our unbiased advice and venue finding service.

How can you add value to my conference? Here at NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau we work hard to help you make your event a success. As well as providing a first-class venue finding service, we have also developed a range of products that you can take advantage of when you bring your conference to NewcastleGateshead: Conference Travel Card: To help your delegates take advantage of our fantastic transport infrastructure we have developed an exclusive travel card which allows unlimited travel on our local Metro system and on board our city centre based QuayLink buses. Official Pocket Guide: Our free Pocket Guide is available to all overnight delegates attending a conference in North East England. It’s full of useful information including details of attractions, shopping, galleries, museums, restaurants, bars and clubs, as well as maps and public transport information.

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Visitor information desk: For larger conferences with out-of-region delegates, we can arrange for a staffed visitor information desk to be available at your chosen venue. Accommodation booking service: Our freeof-charge online accommodation booking service is designed to save conference organisers time and energy as well as making it easy for you to keep track of where all your delegates are staying. We’ll check rates and availability at the most suitable accommodation providers and create a dedicated branded website for your event where delegates can book directly. Image library: If you’re looking for images of NewcastleGateshead and the wider area, you can visit our online image library to search and download a wide selection of high-resolution, copyright-free photography. Visit NewcastleGateshead.com/media. Online shop: If you want your delegates to leave with a memento of NewcastleGateshead, our shop stocks a wide range of souvenirs, clothing, food and more – all made by local companies. Visit ShopNewcastleGateshead.com. For more information on any of these products or services, contact us on +44 (0)191 440 5757.

Do you help local event organisers? The Convention Bureau operates a Conference Ambassador Programme to help North East England based academics and business leaders create competitive bids to attract national and international conferences to NewcastleGateshead. If you’re a member of a professional society or association and are interested in creating a bid, we have a number of ways in which we can assist you, FREE of any charge.

What help is available for venuefinding agents? Through NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau, you have access to over 100 venues across North East England, as well as a range of supporting materials that will help you open your clients’ eyes to this genuinely inspiring destination. Give us a call and we will be pleased to help with your requirements.

I am a journalist, how can I get more information on NewcastleGateshead? NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau’s PR team is on hand to provide a wealth of useful news stories, facts and figures, quotes and stunning imagery to help you develop and promote stories about NewcastleGateshead and the surrounding area. For more information call +44 (0)191 440 5720 or visit NewcastleGateshead.com/media.

Is NewcastleGateshead a good destination for association sector conferences?

A new, 251-bedroom Crowne Plaza Hotel is set to open in Newcastle’s Stephenson Quarter in July 2015.

As a city with two major universities and a reputation for world-class medical research, NewcastleGateshead is a perfect destination for association sector conferences. Whether it’s for a hundred or a thousand delegates, the city has a range of suitable venues, goodquality hotel and university accommodation, great transport links and a range of unique social event settings. The Convention Bureau will help you bring the whole package together.

Where is NewcastleGateshead? How far apart are Newcastle and Gateshead?

Do you have venues outside NewcastleGateshead and /or in rural locations? Yes. NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau works with organisations from all over North East England to find you the perfect venue. From Northumberland and Durham to Sunderland and the coast, we represent a whole host of unique and rural venues including castles, country houses, Roman forts, sporting venues and one of the world’s largest tree houses!

What is your largest venue? Sage Gateshead is NewcastleGateshead’s largest meetings venue and it has played host to some of the largest conferences and events in the region over the past few years. With capacity for up to 1,700 delegates in its majestic Hall One, it has hosted spring events for England’s three major political parties, as well as other high-profile events including the National Union of Students’ (NUS) Conference.

How many bedrooms are there in NewcastleGateshead? Currently there are around 6,000 bedrooms in NewcastleGateshead, ranging from luxury hotels and apartments to budget accommodation and university halls of residence. Our ‘twin cities’ have undergone a massive redevelopment over the last 10 years, and this is still ongoing.

Located in North East England, Newcastle (on the north bank of the River Tyne) and Gateshead (on the south bank) are joined by seven bridges and have been transformed into a single cultural and vibrant destination: NewcastleGateshead. On the Quayside, it takes about one minute to walk across the river via either the historic Swing Bridge, or the stunning Gateshead Millennium Bridge.

Does NewcastleGateshead have an airport? Yes. NewcastleGateshead has all the access links you’d expect from a major European city including its own international airport. Newcastle International Airport is just over 20 minutes from the city centre by Metro, and has direct flights to Dubai, Amsterdam, London and Paris amongst 80 destinations worldwide.

How long does it take to get to NewcastleGateshead from London? NewcastleGateshead is easily accessible by air, rail, road and sea. It has excellent connections from most major cities in the UK, with London being less than three hours away by rail, and 1 hour 10 minutes by air.

How safe is NewcastleGateshead? NewcastleGateshead is a safe city to visit and visitors usually receive a warm welcome. As in all major European cities, however, it is recommended that you take the usual precautions to protect yourself and your personal belongings. When in the region, in the case of severe emergencies, dial 999 for police, fire, or ambulance, and for any other incidents, theft or assault, go to the nearest police station or contact Northumbria Police on 101.

What is the population? NewcastleGateshead enjoys a wide diversity of ethnic groups and cultures with over 450,000 people living in our twin cities, and over 1 million people living in and around the region.

What is the weather like? NewcastleGateshead is one of the driest cities in the UK. Average temperatures range from 12 to 19 degrees Celsius in the summer, 2 to 15 degrees Celsius in the spring and autumn, and from 1 to 7 degrees Celsius in the winter.

Is there a smoking ban in place? On 1 July 2007, England introduced a new law to make virtually all enclosed public places and workplaces in England smoke free. Offices, restaurants, pubs, public transport, hotels, membership clubs and shopping malls are covered by the smoke free legislation.

What is the dialing code for international telephone calls to the UK? The code to telephone the UK from outside the country is +44. If calling overseas from within the UK, you usually need to dial 00 followed by the country code.

Want to know more information? If you’ve got a question that we haven’t answered here, give us a call on +44 (0)191 440 5757 or email us at conventionbureau@ngi.org.uk. Our friendly and experienced team is always here to help.

Still not sure what a convention bureau does? Watch our short animated film to see why we do what we do for free.

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RESIDENTIAL VENUES

Rating

Largest Accessible Available Theatre Banquet Meeting Bedrooms exhibition venue parking capacity capacity rooms space (m2)

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Beamish Hall Country House Hotel

Beamish, County Durham DH9 0YB T: +44 (0)1207 233733 W: beamish-hall.co.uk

AA 4-star

400

280

386

Yes

400

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Britannia Hotel Newcastle Airport

Ponteland, Woolsington, Newcastle upon Tyne NE13 8DJ T: 0871 222 0028 W: britanniahotels.com

VE 3-star

400

350

105

360

Yes

350

Map 2: C4

Caledonian Hotel, The

66 Osborne Road, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 2AT T: +44 (0)191 281 7881 W: caledonian-hotel-newcastle.com

AA 3-star

100

112

Yes

Map 2: C4

Campanile Hotel

Emerson Road, District 5, Washington, Tyne and Wear NE37 1LB T: +44 (0)191 416 5023 W: campanile.com

AA Budget Hotel

65m2

Yes

Map 2: C5

Close House

Heddon on the Wall, Newcastle upon Tyne NE15 0HT T: +44 (0)1661 852255 W: closehouse.co.uk

AA 4-redstar

100

157

Yes

208

Map 2: C5

Copthorne Hotel Newcastle

The Close, Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3RT T: +44 (0)191 222 0333 W: millenniumhotels.co.uk/copthornenewcastle

AA 4-star

220

140

156

200

Yes

160

Map 1: C6

Crowne Plaza Hotel

Stephenson Quarter, Newcastle upon Tyne T: + 44 (0)191 222 0607 E: info@silverlink-uk.com

4-star

412

350

251

340

Yes

Map 1: B6

De Vere Collection Slaley Hall

Slaley, near Hexham, Northumberland NE47 0BX T: 0871 222 4688 W: devere.co.uk/slaleyhall

AA 4-star

350

300

141

373

Yes

400

Map 2: B5

DFDS Seaways

International Ferry Terminal, Royal Quays, North Shields NE29 6EE T: 0871 882 0881 W: dfds.co.uk

230

434

168

Yes

600

DoubleTree by Hilton Newcastle International Airport

Woolsington, Newcastle upon Tyne NE13 8BZ T: +44 (0)1661 824266 W: doubletree-newcastleairport.com

Fully Serviced

150

120

179

189

Yes

100+

Map 2: C4

Event Durham, Durham University

Durham University, Freepost DU370, Durham DH1 3TG T: +44 (0)191 334 2887 W: eventdurham.com

400

350

100

4,500

441

Yes

Map 2: C6

Grey Street Hotel

2-12 Grey Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 6EE T: +44 (0)191 230 6777 W: greystreethotel.co.uk

4-star

Yes

Map 1: D4

Hilton Newcastle Gateshead

Bottle Bank, Gateshead NE8 2AR +44 (0)191 490 9700 W: newcastlegateshead.hilton.com

4-star

500

504

254

605

Yes

184

Map 1: E6

Hotel du Vin Newcastle

City Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 2BE T: +44 (0)191 229 2200 W: hotelduvin.com

4-star

Yes

Map 1: H4

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle

Waterloo Square, St James’ Boulevard, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4DN T: +44 (0)191 224 6850 W: expressnewcastle.com

Budget

130

Yes

Map 1: B5

Holiday Inn Express Metrocentre

Clasper Way, Swalwell, Gateshead NE16 3BE T: +44 (0)1207 541100 W: morethanhotels.com

Budget

134

Yes

Map 2: C5

Holiday Inn Newcastle-Jesmond

Jesmond Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 1PR T: +44 (0)191 281 5511 W: holidayinn.com

4-star

320

220

116

255

Yes

Map 2: C4

Jesmond Dene House

Jesmond Dene Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 2EY T: +44 (0)191 212 3000 W: jesmonddenehouse.co.uk

AA 4-redstar

100

425

Yes

Map 2: C4

Jurys Inn Newcastle

Scotswood Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4AD T: +44 (0)191 201 4400 W: jurysinns.com

AA 3-star

274

110

Yes

650

Map 1: A6

Jurys Inn NewcastleGateshead Quays

South Shore Road, Gateshead Quays, Gateshead NE8 3AE T: +44 (0)191 401 6800 W: jurysinns.com

AA 3-star

180

120

203

168

Yes

Map 1: G5

Langley Castle Hotel

Langley-on-Tyne, Hexham NE47 5LU T: +44 (0)1434 688888 W: langleycastle.com

4-star

120

148

Yes

Map 2: A5

Macdonald Linden Hall Golf & Country Club

Longhorsley, Northumberland NE65 8XF T: +44 (0)1670 500000 W: macdonaldhotels.co.uk/lindenhall

4-star

300

220

336

Yes

300

Map 2: C3

Malmaison Newcastle

104 Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3DX T: +44 (0)844 693 0658 W: malmaison.com/newcastle

AA Accredited

122

Yes

Map 1: F5

Matfen Hall Hotel

Matfen, Newcastle upon Tyne NE20 0RH T: +44 (0)1661 886500 W: matfenhall.com

VE 4-star

120

107

Yes

200

Map 2: B4

New Northumbria Hotel, The

61-73 Osborne Road, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 2AN T: +44 (0)191 281 4961 W: thenewnorthumbriahotel.co.uk

3-star

Yes

Map 2: C4

Newcastle Marriott Hotel Gosforth Park

Easily accessible, exceptional conference facilities set over 12 acres of beautiful wooded parkland.

High Gosforth Park, Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 5HN T: 0870 400 7288 W: newcastlemarriottgosforthpark.co.uk

AA 4-star

800

650

178

817

Yes

300

Map 2: C4

Newcastle Gateshead Marriott Hotel MetroCentre Ideally located on the A1(M), this venue offers superb facilities in a purpose-built conference area.

Metrocentre, Gateshead NE11 9XF T: 0870 400 7289 W: newcastlemarriottmetrocentre.co.uk

AA 4-star

400

320

150

334

Yes

300

Map 2: C4

A stunning 42-bedroom venue set within 24 acres of fantastic grounds. A modern hotel situated within walking distance of Newcastle International Airport. A three-star contemporary hotel located in the leafy suburb of Jesmond. A highly accessible hotel by road, and just 16km from the centre of NewcastleGateshead. Located 15 minutes from Newcastle city centre, with 35 bedrooms, business facilities and golf course. Established as one of the region’s most sought-after venues for business and pleasure. The newest, most luxurious and contemporary hotel in Newcastle city centre. Set to open in July 2015. An elegantly furnished hotel set amidst 1,000 acres of prime Northumberland forest and moorland. DFDS Seaways ships combine excellent conference facilities and a trip to Amsterdam. Contemporary comfort located at Newcastle International Airport. Venues range from Durham’s medieval castle to purposebuilt conference centres. A boutique hotel, with contemporary rooms in the heart of Newcastle city centre. Centrally located on the Quayside, with an enviable riverside position overlooking the Tyne Bridge. A glorious conversion of the home of the Tyne Tees Steam Shipping Company on the banks of the Tyne. Great value, modern and affordable accommodation and facilities. Located close to the Metrocentre and A1(M) and just 10 minutes from Newcastle city centre. Full-service hotel, ideal for any type of event, including conferences, parties and weddings. A boutique hotel and award-winning restaurant set in the heart of one of the city’s finest parks. Perfectly located in the heart of Newcastle, just three minutes’ walk from Newcastle Central Station. Stylish hotel on the ‘hippest street in Britain’, this hotel is ideally located on the banks of the Tyne. 14th-century castle hotel set in 10 acres of woodland; a unique venue for meetings. Country house hotel and conference facilities situated under 30 minutes from Newcastle city centre. Situated next to the Gateshead Millennium Bridge, deep in the heart of NewcastleGateshead’s famous Quayside. The perfect country setting for conferences and corporate events. A hotel with meeting facilities located in the leafy, cosmopolitan suburb of Jesmond.

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Newcastle University

Newcastle University Conference Office, Level 2, King’s Gate, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU T: +44 (0)191 208 1978 W: ncl.ac.uk/conferenceteam

500

300

1,182

525

Yes

Limited

Map 1: C2

Northumbria University

22 Ellison Place, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8ST T: +44 (0)191 227 4717 / 4499 W: northumbria.ac.uk/conferences

3,000

750

1,200

2,313

Yes

Limited

Map 1: D1

Premier Inn Newcastle City Centre

New Bridge Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8BS T: 0870 850 6336 W: premierinn.com

VE Budget Hotel

500

300

186

423

Yes

Map 1: D3

Premier Inn Newcastle Quayside

Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3AE T: +44 (0)871 527 8804 W: premierinn.com

VE Budget Hotel

152

Yes

Map 1: E5

Premier Inn Newcastle Team Valley

Maingate, Kingsway North, Team Valley, Gateshead NE11 0NU T: 0871 527 8794 W: premierinn.com

VE Budget Hotel

115

Yes

300

Map 2: C5

Ramada Encore Newcastle-Gateshead

Hawks Road, Gateshead Quays, Gateshead NE8 3AD T: +44 (0)191 481 3600 W: ramada.co.uk

3-star+

200

Yes

Map 1: G6

Ramside Hall

Carville, Durham DH1 1TD T: +44 (0)191 386 5282 W: ramsidehallhotel.co.uk

4-star

600

400

588

Yes

600

Map 2: D6

Rockliffe Hall

Hurworth-on-Tees, Darlington, County Durham DL2 2DU T: +44 (0)1325 729999 W: rockliffehall.com

AA 5-redstar

200

180

220

Yes

220

Map 2: C7

Royal Station Hotel

Neville Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5DH T: +44 (0)191 232 0781 W: royalstationhotel.com

VE 3-star

200

145

210

Yes

Map 1: C5

Sandman Signature Hotel Newcastle

Gallowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4SD T: +44 (0)191 229 2600 W: sandmansignature.co.uk

VE 4-star

170

Yes

Map 1: B4

Sleeperz Hotel Newcastle

15 Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1SE T: +44 (0)191 261 6171 W: sleeperz.com

3-star

Yes

Map 1: C5

Thistle Newcastle, The County

Neville Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5DF T: 0871 376 9029 W: thistlehotels.com

AA 3-star

220

150

114

209

Yes

Map 1: C5

UniSpace, University of Sunderland

Charles Street, Sunderland SR6 0AN T: +44 (0)191 515 2666 W: unispacesunderland.com

600

320

1,587

929

Yes

Map 2: D5

Vermont Hotel

Castle Garth, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1RQ T: +44 (0)191 233 1010 W: vermont-hotel.co.uk

AA 4-star

220

136

101

163

Yes

Map 1: D5

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With versatile and competitively priced facilities, this city centre location is ideal for residential conferences. The university offers state-of-the-art facilities in the heart of the city centre. Ideally located, close to Eldon Square shopping centre, and a short walk from restaurants. A popular hotel located right on Newcastle’s Quayside near many major attractions. Situated just off the A1, this hotel boasts modern facilities, stylish rooms and unbeatable value. Brand new hotel ideally situated for Newcastle and Gateshead centres, and all transport links. Ramside Hall Hotel and Golf Club is one of the finest luxury hotels in County Durham. A five-star home-from-home with award-winning spa, world-class golf and celebrated fine dining. Royal Station Hotel combines graceful Victorian architecture with up-to-date conferencing facilities. Offering 170 chic bedrooms, this four-star hotel is located in the heart of Newcastle city centre. A modern urban hotel just a two minute walk from Newcastle Central Station. This hotel is ideally situated opposite Newcastle Central Station in a superb 19th-century listed building. Contemporary, award-winning venues, with added-value activities to enhance your delegates’ experience. Impressive independent hotel set in a Manhattan-style 12-storey tower next to the Castle Keep.

ACCOMMODATION PROVIDERS

Rating

Largest Accessible Available Theatre Banquet Meeting Bedrooms exhibition venue parking capacity capacity rooms space (m2)

51 Grainger Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5JE T: +44 (0)191 233 1330 W: albatrossnewcastle.co.uk

VE Hostel 3-star

176

Yes

Map 1: C5

17 Carliol Square, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 6UQ A modern city centre hostel with en-suite rooms, including T: +44 (0)845 490 0371 W: euro-hostels.co.uk/newcastle private singles and shared dorms.

VE Hostel 4-star

Yes

Map 1: D4

Albatross Backpackers In!

An independent backpackers’ hostel located in the very heart of the city centre.

Euro Hostel

Hotel Indigo

Fenkle Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5XU T: +44 (0)191 300 9222 W: hotelindigonewcastle.co.uk

4-star

148

Yes

Map 1: B5

Kensington House Aparthotel

5 Osborne Road, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 2AA T: +44 (0)191 281 8175 W: kensingtonaparthotel.com

4-star

Yes

Map 2: C4

Premier Apartments Newcastle

Thornton Street, Thornton House, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4AT T: +44 (0)191 279 7900 W: premierapartmentsnewcastle.com

VE 4-star

31 units

Yes

Map 1: B5

Premier Inn Millennium Bridge

City Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 2AN T: 0871 527 8800 W: premierinn.com

Budget

Yes

80+

Map 1: G4

Premier Inn Newcastle Airport

Newcastle International Airport, Ponteland Road, Prestwick NE20 9DB T: 0871 527 8796 W: premierinn.com

Map 2: C4

Boutique hotel in the heart of the city centre, with Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill. 23 luxurious serviced apartments available for short and long-term stays. Bright and contemporary in style, these apartments offer the perfect alternative to a traditional hotel. Premier Inn Millennium Bridge offers comfortable, greatvalue accommodation, food and drink. An ideal airport location, this hotel is just four minutes’ walk from Newcastle International Airport.

Premier Inn Newcastle Cramlington

Moor Farm Roundabout, off Front Street, One mile from the A1, the hotel is an ideal location for travel Annitsford, Cramlington NE23 7QA T: 0871 527 8788 W: premierinn.com to NewcastleGateshead, Northumberland and the coast.

Premier Inn Newcastle South

Lobley Hill Road, Gateshead NE11 9NA T: 0871 527 8806 W: premierinn.co.uk

Yes

Map 2: C5

Properties Unique

Gear House, Saltmeadow Road, Gateshead NE8 3AH T: +44 (0)191 490 0789 W: propertiesunique.com

65 units

Varies

This hotel is ideally situated on the Team Valley Trading Estate near to the A1(M), just three miles from the Metrocentre. This serviced accommodation provides a stylish alternative to booking a hotel.

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NON-RESIDENTIAL VENUES

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Banquet capacity

Meeting rooms

Largest exhibition Accessible space (m2) venue

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Alnwick Castle

Alnwick, Northumberland NE66 1NQ T: +44 (0)1665 510777 W: alnwickcastle.com

750

500

260

Yes

500

Map 2: C2

Alnwick Garden, The

Denwick Lane, Alnwick, Northumberland NE66 1YU T: +44 (0)1665 511081 W: alnwickgarden.com

200

500

216

Yes

500

Map 2: C2

Angeethi

168 Kells Lane, Gateshead NE9 5HY T: +44(0)191 482 6494 W: angeethi.co.uk

100

Yes

Map 2: C5

Arbeia Roman Fort

Baring Street, South Shields NE33 2BB T: +44 (0)191 456 1369 W: arbeiaromanfort.org.uk

100

Yes

Limited

Map 2: D5

Aspers Casino

The Gate, Newgate Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5TG T: +44 (0)191 255 0400 W: aspersnewcastle.co.uk

200

100

Yes

Map 1: B4

Assembly Rooms, The

Fenkle Street, Off Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5XU T: +44 (0)191 232 8695 W: assemblyrooms.co.uk

420

400

895

Yes

Map 1: C5

BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art

Gateshead Quays, South Shore Road, Gateshead NE8 3BA T: +44 (0)191 440 4972 W: balticmill.com/hire

240

200

529

Yes

Map 1: G5

Beamish Museum

Beamish, County Durham DH9 0RG T: +44 (0)191 370 4025 W: beamish.org.uk

100

105

Yes

2,000

Map 2: C5

Beamish Wild

Beamish Hall, Stanley, County Durham DH9 0YB T: +44 (0)191 370 4025 W: beamishwild.co.uk

150

Yes

Map 2: C5

Bede’s World

Church Bank, Jarrow, Tyne and Wear NE32 3DY T: +44 (0)1207 233 733 W: bedesworld.co.uk

100

Yes

120

Map 2: D5

Biscuit Factory, The

Stoddart Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 1AN T: +44 (0)191 261 1103 W: thebiscuitfactory.com

300

500

Yes

Map 1: G2

Blackfriars Restaurant

Friar Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4XN T: +44 (0)191 261 5945 W: blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk

Yes

Map 1: B4

Caedmon Hall

Gateshead Central Library, Prince Consort Road, Gateshead NE8 4LN T: +44 (0)191 433 8420 W: gateshead.gov.uk

220

Yes

Limited

Map 2: C5

Cafe 21

Trinity Gardens, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 2HH T: +44 (0)191 222 0755 W: cafetwentyone.co.uk

Yes

Map 1: E5

Melbourne Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 2JQ T: +44 (0)191 233 2288 W: thecastlegate.co.uk

500

250

594

Yes

Map 1: E4

Yes

400

Yes

Map 2: C4

Yes

Map 1: H4

Blandford Square, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4JA T: +44 (0)191 261 2139 W: discoverymuseum.org.uk

400

300

700

Yes

Map 1: A5

Emirates Durham ICG, Riverside, Chester-le-Street, County Durham DH3 3QR T: +44 (0)191 387 4711 W: durhamccc.co.uk

200

240

408

Yes

200

Map 2: C6

1,000

200

1,906

Yes

Map 1: C3

Map 1: B5

Northumbria Students’ Union, 2 Sandyford Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8SB T: +44 (0)191 227 4757 W: eventnorthumbria.co.uk

800

280

740

Yes

Limited

Map 1: E2

55 Degrees North, 1 Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 6BG T: +44 (0)191 261 1066 W: fatbuddhanewcastle.com

300

Map 1: D4

Baltic Campus, Quarryfield Road, Gateshead NE8 3BE T: +44 (0)191 490 2207 W: gateshead.ac.uk

150

100

1,990

Yes

256

Map 1: F6

Oakwellgate, Gateshead NE8 2AU T: +44 (0)191 433 4699 W: gateshead.gov.uk

120

Yes

Limited

Map 1: E6

Neilson Road, Gateshead NE10 0EF T: +44 (0)191 433 5700 W: gateshead.gov.uk

900

500

400

Yes

300

Map 2: C5

West Street, Gateshead NE8 1HE T: (0)191 443 4669 W: sagegateshead.com

330

180

Yes

Map 1: E7

One of Britain’s most beautiful and historic landmark castles, with a long history of entertaining and hospitality. A world-class venue boasting a stunning pavilion and one of the world’s largest tree houses. An authentically different Indian restaurant, serving traditional Indian cuisine in relaxed, elegant surroundings. Built around AD160, Arbeia Roman Fort once guarded the entrance to the River Tyne. Newcastle’s premier casino located on the first floor of The Gate. A stunning family-owned venue set in one of Newcastle’s oldest and grandest Georgian buildings. Set on the south bank of the River Tyne, BALTIC offers spectacular views across NewcastleGateshead. The award-winning County Durham museum has a welldeserved reputation for exceptional event opportunities. Combine fun team building activities with conferencing facilities at Beamish Hall Hotel. A museum of early medieval Northumbria with meetings space including a reconstructed Anglo-Saxon building. Flexible event spaces in the UK’s largest art, craft and design gallery, set in Newcastle’s cultural quarter. Built in 1239 as a priory for Dominican monks, Blackfriars now houses the oldest purpose-built restaurant in the UK. A flexible space within Gateshead Central Library, ideal for performances, meetings and receptions. A sleek restaurant on Newcastle’s Quayside, serving good food in comfortably stylish surroundings.

CastleGate, The

A uniquely historic and impressive conference venue in the heart of the city.

Climb Newcastle

World-class dedicated indoor climbing centre offering facilities and coaching for all abilities, including beginners.

Cycle Hub, The

The Hub is a centre for all things bike and has great event space with amazing river views.

Discovery Museum

This popular visitor attraction provides a magnificent setting for conferences, exhibitions and corporate events.

Durham County Cricket Club

This test match standard cricket ground, set on the banks of the River Wear, can be hired for events and conferences.

Eldon Leisure

The venue is a well-established leisure and conference centre.

Electric East

Available for private functions, Electric east offers a range of innovative dishes from Cambodia, Vietnam and Thailand.

Event Northumbria

Located in the heart of Newcastle city centre, Event Northumbria is ideally situated for your conference or event.

Fat Buddha Asian Bar and Kitchen

A magnificent two-floor Asian themed bar, restaurant and function venue.

Gateshead College

The college’s new £39m Baltic Campus boasts state-ofthe-art conference and banqueting facilities.

St. Mary’s Heritage Centre

A stunning, Grade I listed setting available to hire outside the centre’s opening hours.

Gateshead International Stadium

The scene of some of the world’s best athletic performances and a great venue for exhibitions and trade shows.

Gateshead Old Town Hall

This Grade II listed building provides a multi-use space perfect for conferences, events and receptions.

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Old Swimming Pool, Shipley Place, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 2DQ T: +44 (0)191 276 2174 W: climbnewcastle.com Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 1BU T: +44 (0)191 276 7250 W: thecyclehub.org

High Friars, Eldon Square, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7XY T: +44 (0)191 277 1277 W: activenewcastle.co.uk St James Boulevard, Waterloo Square, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4DP T: +44 (0)191 221 1000 W: electric-east.co.uk

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Theatre capacity

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Meeting rooms

Largest exhibition Accessible space (m2) venue

Available parking

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Yes

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Go Ape!

Matfen Hall Hotel, Newcastle NE20 0RH T: +44 (0)843 770 4864 W: goape.co.uk/matfen

Gosforth Civic Hall

Regent Centre, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 3HD T: +44 (0)191 277 7222 W: theciviccentre.co.uk

230

160

223

Yes

Map 2: C4

Great North Museum: Hancock

Barras Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4PT T: +44 (0)191 261 2139 W: greatnorthmuseum.org.uk

500

350

477

Yes

Map 1: C1

Greenhouse Brasserie

Baltic Campus, Quarryfield Road, Gateshead NE8 3BE T: +44 (0)191 490 2414 W: greenhousebrasserie.com

Yes

Map 1: F6

Hatton Gallery

The Quadrangle, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU T: +44 (0)191 261 2139 W: hattongallery.org.uk

100

138

Yes

Map 1: C1

Laing Art Gallery

New Bridge Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8AG T: +44 (0)191 261 2139 W: laingartgallery.org.uk

100

390

Yes

Map 1: D3

Life Conference and Banqueting

Times Square, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4EP T: +44 (0)191 243 8216 W: lifeconferencing.co.uk

380

240

348

Yes

400

Map 1: B6

Live Theatre

Broad Chare, Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3DQ T: +44 (0)191 261 2694 W: live.org.uk

175

Yes

Map 1: E5

Living Room Newcastle, The

12 Grey Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 6AE T: +44 (0)191 255 4450 W: thelivingroom.co.uk

130

600

Yes

Map 1: D4

Mansion House

Fernwood Road, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 1TJ T: +44 (0)191 281 0863 W: newcastlemansionhouse.co.uk

Yes

Map 2: C4

Metro Radio Arena

Arena Way, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 7NA T: +44 (0)191 260 6007 W: metroradioarena.co.uk

10,000

1,200

2,520

Yes

650

Map 1: A7

Mill Volvo Tyne Theatre

Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4AG T: +44 (0)191 243 1171 W: millvolvotynetheatre.co.uk

1,100

Yes

Map 1: B5

Monkwearmouth Station Museum

North Bridge Street, Sunderland SR5 1AP T: +44 (0)191 567 7075 W: monkwearmouthstationmuseum.org.uk

Yes

Limited

Map 2: D5

MPH Training & Conference Centre

Stonehills, Shields Road, Gateshead NE10 0HW T: +44 (0)191 495 2895 W: mph-conference.co.uk

200

217

Yes

300

Map 2: C5

Yes

1,000

Map 2: C5

200

150

410

Yes

Map 2: D5

Castle Garth, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1RQ T: +44 (0)191 232 7938 W: castlekeep-newcastle.org.uk

Yes

Map 1: D5

67 Westgate Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1SG T: +44 (0)191 261 5618 W: newcastle-arts-centre.co.uk

130

260

Yes

Map 1: B5

2,135

Yes

Map 1: D2

33 New Bridge Street West, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8AX T: +44 (0)191 277 4100 W: newcastle.gov.uk/libraryroombookings

185

Yes

Map 1: D3

Hospitality Services, Barras Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8PP T: +44 (0)191 277 7222 W: theciviccentre.co.uk

600

450

542

Yes

Map 1: D2

Rye Hill Campus, Scotswood Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 7SA T: +44 (0)191 200 4000 W: ncl-coll.ac.uk

200

190

Yes

Map 1: A6

Kingston Park Stadium, Brunton Road, Kenton Bank Foot, Newcastle upon Tyne NE13 8AF T: +44 (0)191 214 5588 W: newcastlefalcons.co.uk

270

300

415

Yes

Map 2: C4

High Gosforth Park, Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 5HP T: +44 (0)191 236 2020 W: newcastle-racecourse.co.uk

450

1,400

Yes

12,000

Map 2: C4

St James’ Park, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4ST T: +44 (0)191 201 8525 W: nufc.co.uk

500

1,000

100

1,531

Yes

Map 1: A3

Kings Walk, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8QB T: +44 (0)191 239 3900 W: nusu.co.uk

750

350

636

Yes

Map 1: C2

Barras Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RH T: +44 (0)191 232 3366 W: northernstage.co.uk

440

100

210

Yes

Map 1: C1

Unique tree top adventures that are ideal for a corporate team building day for 15 to 40. Located in the northern suburbs of Newcastle, Gosforth Civic Hall is a versatile venue for any event. This fantastic venue offers an exciting alternative in which to hold your event. Greenhouse Brasserie offers a relaxing contemporary space and mouthwatering menus. Six interlinked gallery spaces provide a flexible and stunning location for a variety of corporate and private events. This fine Edwardian building boasts a range of stunning spaces for hire. Part of the iconic Centre for Life, the venue offers firstclass conferencing facilities. A beautifully restored complex of five Grade II listed buildings with state-of-the-art facilities in a unique historical setting. The Living Room Newcastle is a cool and contemporary piano bar and restaurant. This opulent venue is the official residence of the Lord Mayor of Newcastle upon Tyne and is available for private hire. North East England’s largest indoor venue plays host to entertainment, concerts and exhibitions. Situated in a Grade I listed building, this theatre is both beautiful and functional, with a capacity of up to 1,100. This Grade II listed station building, dating from the 1840s, provides an unusual setting for events and meetings. A training and conference venue with state-of-the-art, fully equipped meeting rooms.

Namco Funscape

Arcade games, VIP bowling lounge and the fastest dodgem track in Europe - perfect for team building and parties.

National Glass Centre

A contemporary and unique event setting, nestled on the banks of the River Wear.

Newcastle Castle (Heart of the City Partnership) Host your event in the unique setting of one of the finest surviving examples of a Norman Keep in the country.

Newcastle Arts Centre

This central venue shows exhibitions, music and theatre, and boasts its own studios.

Newcastle City Hall

The City Hall is a 2,000+ seat concert hall in the city centre, close to both universities and the Civic Centre.

Newcastle City Library

Award-winning, fully accessible library with meeting rooms, exhibition areas, café and free Wi-Fi.

Newcastle Civic Centre

This impressive Grade II listed venue boasts one of the grandest meeting rooms in NewcastleGateshead.

Newcastle College

Conferencing facilities and banqueting suites at competitive rates.

Newcastle Falcons Rugby Club

Newcastle Falcons’ rugby ground is home to a range of meeting spaces to accommodate your events.

Newcastle Racing & Events

More than just a racecourse. Also a dedicated conference and exhibition centre with extensive outdoor space.

Newcastle United Football Club

Visible from almost every vantage point in the city, St James’ Park is an icon in the heart of the city.

Newcastle University Students’ Union

Listed building with a modern twist. Offering versatile spaces for conferencing and events in a city centre location.

Northern Stage

Theatre venue offering a range of unique spaces including three auditoria and a hospitality suite.

Unit 244, Garden Walk, Metrocentre, Gateshead NE11 9XY T: +44 (0)191 406 1066 W: namcofunscape.com/gateshead Liberty Way, Sunderland SR6 0GL T: +44 (0)191 515 5555 W: nationalglasscentre.com

Northumberland Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8SF T: +44 (0)191 211 8032 / +44 (0)191 211 8030 W: newcastlecityhall.org

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PLAYHOUSE Whitley Bay

The PLAYHOUSE offers a creative setting for training, conferences, meetings and exhibitions.

Raval

An award-winning luxury Indian restaurant, Raval also offers private meeting space for private functions.

Rainton Meadows Arena

One of the largest indoor venues in the North East with a capacity of 2,200 people between two floors.

River Escapes

A unique floating venue for events and conferences on the River Tyne.

Sachins

A beautiful venue located just behind Central Station, which specialises in Punjabi cuisine.

t: +44 (0)191 440 5757 e: conventionbureau@ngi.org.uk

An excellent example of Edwardian architecture which adds grandeur and a sense of occassion to a range of events.

South Shields Museum & Art Gallery

A lively visitor attraction popular for receptions and events. Meeting rooms also available.

This beautiful venue oozes its own unique character and is ideal for receptions, presentations and product launches.

Utopian Leisure

Bars, restaurants and nightclubs across the North East providing the perfect venue for any social event.

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30 Lime Street, Ouseburn Valley, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 2PQ T: 0845 271 0777 Ext: 721 W: sevenstories.org.uk

120

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Prince Consort Road, Gateshead NE8 4JB T: +44 (0)191 261 2139 W: shipleyartgallery.org.uk

120

100

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100 Grey Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 6BR T: +44 (0)191 244 2599 W: theatreroyal.co.uk 10-12 Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 6QG T: 0845 217 9909 W: tynesidecinema.co.uk 89-91 Jesmond Road, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 1NH T: +44 (0)191 281 6015 W: utopianleisure.com

These open-top sightseeing buses operate from April to December, visiting all the main sights and attractions across NewcastleGateshead and offer you the flexibility to see the city at your own pace and in your own time with 17 hop-on, hop-off bus stops. Private charter also available for corporate events. DFDS Seaways T: 0871 882 0881 E: uk.groups@dfds.com W: dfds.co.uk Cruise ferry operator DFDS Seaways operates a daily service from Newcastle to Amsterdam. On board, delegates will find a wide range of leisure and business facilities including conference and meeting rooms, several restaurants and bars, a cinema, casino, shops and live entertainment. DFDS Seaways has recently been named as the World’s Leading Ferry Operator at the World Travel Awards.

EastCoast Taxis & Tours T: +44 (0)191 251 7738 E: info@eastcoasttaxis.com W: eastcoasttaxis.com

Burdon Road, Sunderland SR1 1PP T: +44 (0)191 553 2323 W: sunderlandmuseum.org.uk

CitySightseeing T: +44 (0)191 228 8900 E: citysightseeing@stagecoachbus.com W: citysightseeing-newcastlegateshead.com

Ocean Road, South Shields NE33 2JA T: +44 (0)191 456 8740 W: southshieldsmuseum.org.uk

E: les-heslop26@hotmail.co.uk

Quality guiding and friendly personal service throughout North East England from a local expert with international experience. Individual or group enquiries welcomed, translation and interpretation services also available.

Buddle Street, Wallsend NE28 6HR T: +44 (0)191 236 9347 W: segedunumromanfort.org.uk

4-5 High Street West, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear SR1 3EX T: +44 (0)191 566 1051 W: atgtickets.com/sunderland

Tyneside Cinema

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Tours, travel and transport Blue Badge Tour Guide - Les Heslop T:+44 (0)191 263 8005 / +44 (0)7969 576339

Sunderland Empire

This beautifully restored Victorian Grade I listed theatre is also a first-class conference venue.

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Stadium of Light, Sunderland SR5 1SU T: 0871 911 1500 W: safc.com

Theatre Royal

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Sunderland Football Club

A truly unique and stunning location for a variety of corporate events.

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Yes

Winchester Terrace, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 6EH T: +44 (0)7956 675 637 W: friendsofsummerhill.org.uk

Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens

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Sunderland Empire is North East England’s largest theatre and a splendid example of Edwardian architecture.

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Middle Engine Lane, North Shields, NE29 8DX T: +44 (0)191 200 7146 W: stephensonrailwaymuseum.org.uk

The home of Sunderland AFC is one of the premier conference and events venues in the region.

1,500

Available parking

800

Stephenson Railway Museum

A characterful venue located in a conservation area tucked away in the heart of a peaceful Georgian inner city square.

140

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1,700

Northumbria University, 22 Ellison Place, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8ST T: +44 (0)191 227 4717 / 4499 W: northumbria.ac.uk/conferences

Re-live the glorious days of the steam railway in this unique setting.

Forth Banks, Forth Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3SG T: +44 (0)191 261 90 35 / +44 (0)191 232 46 60 W: sachins.co.uk

Sport Central at Northumbria University

A £30m facility which opened in September 2011, offering top facilities including a 3,000-seat indoor arena.

Unit B2, White House Farm Centre, Stannington, Northumberland NE61 6AW T: +44 (0)1670 785666 W: riverescapes.co.uk

Seven Stories, the national centre for children’s books

Shipley Art Gallery, The

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Mercantile Road, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear DH4 5PH T: +44 (0)191 584 8630 W: raintonmeadowsarena.co.uk

Segedunum Roman Fort, Baths and Museum

A truly magical and unique venue offering an inspirational setting for corporate hire.

Meeting rooms

Church Street, Tyne Bridge, Gateshead NE8 2AT T: +44 (0)191 477 1700 W: ravaluk.com

St Mary’s Square, Gateshead Quays, Gateshead NE8 2JR T: +44 (0)191 443 4669 W: sagegateshead.com

Segedunum once formed the northern boundary of Hadrian’s Wall and offers a unique location for events.

Banquet capacity

Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear NE26 1LZ T: +44 (0)191 643 2643 W: playhousewhitleybay.co.uk

Sage Gateshead

An international centre for music and a leading conference centre on one of the most dramatic sites in Europe.

Theatre capacity

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Offering seasonal tours of NewcastleGateshead and one or two-day tours throughout Northumberland, Durham and Weardale, EastCoast Taxis & Tours are extremely popular with both visitors from the UK and overseas. Offering excellent value for money, the tours can be customised to suit your choice of route and number of passengers. Full taxi services for conferences also provided.

Emirates T: +44 (0)141 225 6200 / +44 (0)7442 505133 E: tracy.chandler@emirates.com W: emirates.com/uk Emirates flies daily from Newcastle to Dubai, offering convenient onward connections to over 135 destinations. Onboard, passengers can enjoy world-class service, regionally inspired gourmet cuisine and up to 1,600 channels of award-winning entertainment – plus phone, SMS and email connectivity from every seat.

Garfield Executive Travel T: +44 (0)191 250 2066 E: info@garfieldtravel.co.uk W: garfieldtravel.co.uk One of North East England’s finest corporate and leisure travel companies, providing an exclusive, quality and dedicated service. Garfield Executive Travel is a specialist in executive mini coaches, large coaches and chauffeur-driven cars.

Jan Williams Blue Badge Tour Guide Services T: +44 (0)1434 634911 / +44 (0)7751 881989

E: janwildurh@aol.com

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750

2,313

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120

115

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Award-winning Blue Badge Guide offering professional, tailor-made guiding and itinerary planning service for the business sector, groups and conference organisers.

700

1,459

Yes

1,100

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1,868

Yes

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Northern Secrets T: +44 (0)191 308 2395 / +44 (0)7813 787009 E: enquiries@northernsecrets.co.uk W: northernsecrets.co.uk

1,250

200

Yes

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Parkers Executive Chauffers T: 0333 666 1777 E: enquiries@parkerschauffeurs.com

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Parkers offers a comprehensive range of chauffeur driven car and executive coach options for all sizes of event, both in the North East of England and throughout the UK. Experienced in logistics planning for all major conferences and events, their meticulous attention to detail gives event organisers complete peace of mind.

Varies

Northern Secrets Destination Management (DMC) is the ideal partner for all your inbound travel needs into North East England. Northern Secrets offers a comprehensive service, whether you are looking for made-to-measure transport management, supply of bespoke event planning, tour and hospitality services for your delegates during their stay, booking accommodation, guides and translators or help organising a familiarisation tour of North East England ahead of your conference. W: parkerschauffeurs.com

Personalised Touring Services - Tom and Gwen Keating T: +44 (0)191 488 5115 / +44 (0)7947 327374

E: info@tomkeating.net W: tomkeating.net

Tom and Gwen Keating provide a range of guided tours of NewcastleGateshead (walking or coach) and North East England including Northumberland, Durham and Hadrian’s Wall. They will enhance your enjoyment of the area with friendly, local, Blue Badge and Green Badge professional guiding and itinerary planning services for private, business and conference visitors.

SUPPORT SERVICE PROVIDERS Professional conference organisers (PCOs) and event management Benchmark Conference & Events T: +44 (0)191 241 4523 E: info@benchcom.co.uk W: benchcom.co.uk With two decades of industry experience Benchmark has produced the full event spectrum from large scale international conferences, workshops and incentives through to product launches and gala dinners, priding itself on the resourcefulness, creativity and integrity of its talented staff in creating events that educate, entertain and enhance. From the first idea to production (and everything in between) Benchmark is on hand to make sure that your event message is heard and they work with you to create your ideal event solution.

Contendam T: +44 (0)20 8748 8868 E: rachel.frankel@contendam.com W: contendam.com Contendam is a leading conference management organisation providing all aspects of support, from logistics and bid partnership to comprehensive congress management. Your delegates will receive the highest levels of care. The team at Contendam helps you deliver a financially successful event, with maximum impact, attracting the most relevant and engaged participants.

In Conference Ltd T: +44 (0)131 339 9235 E: margaret@in-conference.org.uk W: in-conference.org.uk Established for over 25 years, In Conference specialises in organising national and international conferences and exhibitions for associations and academia in the medical and life sciences sectors. In Conference also provides a comprehensive association management service and have a proven track record in raising sponsorship and exhibition income.

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Meeting Makers Ltd T: +44 (0)141 434 1500 E: michelle@meetingmakers.co.uk W: meetingmakers.co.uk

River Escapes T: +44 (0)1670 785666 E: events@riverescapes.co.uk W: riverescapes.co.uk

Meeting Makers is a mid-sized, owner-managed professional conference organiser, specialising in a full range of conference and association management services for national and international associations and corporates. Significant experience over a range of different types of events allows Meeting Makers to work in partnership with organising committees to understand their needs and deliver a successful event for both them and their delegates.

A River Escapes cruise offers an unrivalled way to experience NewcastleGateshead’s finest and most famous riverside scenery. Escape the boardroom and step aboard a River Escapes cruise to inspire, entertain and impress. The boats offer space, flexibility and comfort for a range of events, and set against the backdrop of the River Tyne, are certain to impress guests and colleagues.

ncjMedia Event Management T: +44 (0)191 201 6072 E: sue.coulson@trinitymirror.com W: thejournal.co.uk

Stanley Travel T: +44 (0)191 224 0002 E: sales@stanley-travel.com W: stanley-travel.com

An experienced team providing a full event management service from initiation through to post event debrief, with the added benefit of guaranteed publicity.

Not all coach operators are the same. With 50 years of experience, Stanley Travel provides a high-quality fleet of modern luxury coaches and is one of only three elite coach operators in North East England to be awarded the prestigious Coach Marque Award by the Confederation of Passenger Transport.

Pulse Events T: +44 (0)1642 279411 E: adambrown@pulse.eu.com W: pulse.eu.com

Travel Bureau T: +44 (0)191 285 9321 E: info@travelb.co.uk W: travelbureaugosforth.com

Pulse Events Management is an independent specialist team of highly creative and experienced professionals delivering innovative event solutions. Services include online registration, online surveys and integrated marketing communications for events. Pulse has been established since 2006 and has many years of experience in event management, online registration and web development.

Established in Newcastle upon Tyne in 1961, Travel Bureau is an independently owned and managed travel business specialising in quality holidays, long-haul, multi-sector travel itineraries and corporate travel management services. Travel Bureau organises tailor-made tours throughout the UK, working with tour agents, tour operators and groups from abroad to organise group travel arrangements in the British Isles. Travel Bureau are proud to be a Kuoni Partner for the North East .

TFI Meeting Point T: +44 (0)207 808 5600 E: barbara.blow@tfigroup.com W: tfigroup.com TFI Meeting Point, the PCO channel of the TFI Group, a privately owned SME with over 30 years’ experience, provides classic PCO services to associations and societies. TFI Meeting Point can also broker strategic alliances between industry and associations to extend the lifespan of your congress in a digital era, creating global reach and membership recruitment potential.

EVENT SUPPORT ARK Associates T: +44 (0)7774 413 482 E: enquiries@arkassociates.com W: arkassociates.com ARK Associates offers a choice of highly-experienced event facilitators. ARK provides professionals who can enhance an event by steering the discussion, hosting, interviewing, gaining consensus, drawing conclusions and creating a written record. ARK can also provide guest speakers to add a feature element to an event, covering a wide range of management techniques and topics.

Hiscox Event Insurance T: +44 (0)141 339 7260 E: marion.rankin@hiscox.com W: hiscox.co.uk/events

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Trusted by some of the world’s largest brands such as Braun, Ariel, McVities, Wella, Gillette and Frederique Constant, Seen & Heard delivers full conference production services including creative support, comprehensive AV supply, HD video production and event management services.

Hiscox has over 30 years of experience insuring national, international and European conferences, exhibitions and congresses. Your event is unique so Hiscox can adapt your insurance cover to suit your needs. Hiscox provides cover for cancellation and abandonment, public liability and employers’ liability, and also property.

W: seenandheard.co.uk

Newcastle International is the major airport for North East England. Served by twenty scheduled carriers on around eighty routes, Newcastle International recognises the needs of business travellers who require frequent direct links to the north of England from key cities across Europe. With regular flights from Dubai, Brussels, Paris, Amsterdam, Copenhagen and Dusseldorf, and up to eight flights per day to and from London, Europe’s business community can enjoy unparalleled transport services direct to North East England.

Yes

Seen & Heard Corporate Communications T: +44 (0)191 232 5736 E: sales@seenandheard.co.uk

W: newcastleairport.com

Saville Audio Visual T: +44 (0)191 490 2620 E: northeast.hire@saville-av.com W: saville-av.com/hire Saville Audio Visual is the leading AV supplier to the conference and live events industry in the North East, providing professional solutions to events of any scale for over 35 years. Supported by the nationwide resources of the unique Saville conference network, the team promises the very latest technologies, innovative staging and lighting ideas and the ultimate standards of customer care. Saville’s exclusive digital events services are focused on providing feature-rich interactive events, designed to raise audience engagement at conference presentations and seminars.

Event Evaluation Service T: +44 (0)191 440 5731 E: research@ngi.org.uk W: newcastlegateshead.com

R&B Group T: +44 (0)191 276 3999 E: sales@rbgroup.co.uk W: rbgroup.co.uk Whether you’re planning a product launch, staff presentation, high-profile ceremony, international sales conference or corporate video, R&B Group can help you create the right impression. The professional team has the experience to provide innovative solutions for even the most complex problems, utilising the latest technological developments. This technical excellence is present throughout their range of services, covering conference services, event management, set design and build, AV equipment hire, video production and graphic design - all aspects of communicating your message.

NewcastleGateshead Initiative’s research team offers an event evaluation service to help you to better understand your delegates and to measure the success of your conference, meeting or event. The event evaluation service uses sophisticated software to design and carry out surveys targeted specifically for your delegates and to provide a full analysis and reporting of the results. It’s a great in depth, low-cost independent research solution, available to event organisers hosting any event in the North East of England.

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Hi-Lights T: +44 (0)191 495 0608 E: info@hi-lights.tv W: hi-lights.tv Specialising in awards dinners, conferences, product launches and outdoor events, Hi-Lights can provide all the creative and technical support you need to ensure your event is a success. With a proven track record, spanning over 20 years, Hi-Lights consistently delivers memorable events. Services include audio-visual, lighting design, stage set design and build, video production and sound reinforcement, as well as full production services. Hi-Lights also has great experience in outdoor events and can provide power generation with 24hr support.

LA Taxis T: +44 (0)191 287 7777 E: duane@lataxis.co.uk W: lataxis.co.uk

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Newcastle’s largest private hire taxi company, LA Taxis supplies 4 - 16 seat vehicles as well as an executive range of vehicles. LA Taxis offer a free text and ring back service, and in-car chip and PIN payment is available on request. Airport and station pick-up and meet and greet services are available as well as sightseeing tours.

Newcastle International Airport T: 0871 882 1121 E: enquiries@newcastleinternationalairport.co.uk

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Meet in Durham W: meetindurham.co.uk Why not Meet in Durham where medieval magic meets stylish innovation? Durham’s unique qualities ensure that even the most discerning client can find their conference or event needs fulfilled. With its dramatic landscapes dotted with cultural treasures and historical gems; a thriving city, dramatic coastline and the rural dales, all offering a warm welcome – Durham is the ideal destination for a conference or meeting. Visit meetindurham.co.uk for venue listings and destination information.

MHW PR Ltd T: +44 (0)191 233 1300 E: wayne@mhwpr.co.uk W: mhwpr.co.uk MHW works mainly within the corporate, hospitality and leisure PR fields, addressing regional, national and specialist press, broadcast and online media. The consultancy has strong credentials in launch events for leisure operators as well as experience supporting arts and culture.

Newcastle College T: +44 (0)191 200 4000 E: enquiries@ncl-coll.ac.uk W: ncl-coll.ac.uk Whether you’re an employer looking to boost the skills of your staff or if you work in the sector and are looking to develop your existing knowledge further, Newcastle College has a track record of success in supporting the leisure and hospitality sector across the North East. The £16m Lifestyle Academy has an unrivalled reputation in providing relevant courses to meet employer demand. Newcastle College can also support your business with work placements and a free recruitment service, tailored to meet your needs.

NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau T: +44 (0)191 440 5757 E: conventionbureau@ngi.org.uk W: newcastlegateshead.com/meet

The experienced and enthusiastic team at NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau will use its local knowledge and expertise to help you plan your next conference or event. The Convention Bureau offers a FREE service, including everything from venue finding to sourcing accommodation, transport and entertainment for your delegates.

NewcastleGateshead Tourist Information Centre Central Arcade, Market Street, Newcastle NE1 5BQ T: +44 (0)191 277 8000 E: visitorinfo@ngi.org.uk W: newcastlegateshead.com

NewcastleGateshead Tourist Information Centre can help your delegates plan their visit before they arrive, as well as offer excellent advice while they are here. The helpful staff can help you book accommodation, buy tickets for walking tours, bus tours and river cruises, and provide great gifts, souvenirs and regional guides.

Ramside Event Catering T: +44 (0)191 493 2300 E: info@ramsideeventcatering.co.uk W: ramsideventcatering.co.uk Ramside Event Catering offers an extensive range of event catering from canapés and finger buffets to fork buffets and bespoke menus and will travel to any venue from Berwick in the North to York in the South, providing food, staff and equipment at competitive prices.

Robson Brown T: +44 (0)191 232 2443 E: james.mckendrick@robson-brown.co.uk W: robson-brown.co.uk If you need to give your stand some stand out speak to one of the North East’s most established communications agencies with expertise in design, marketing and advertising. Alongside sister companies in the Mission Group PLC, Robson Brown can deliver everything from video production, stand design and build to creation of CGIs to make your presence more keenly felt than ever before.

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five steps to making your job easier Whether it’s a meeting for ten or a conference for thousands, NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau can save you time and energy: Step 1:

Step 3:

You let us know what you’re looking for by calling +44 (0)191 440 5757 with:

You select your venue.

• Your dates • The approximate number of delegates • Catering and accommodation requirements • Your preferred style of venue • The objectives of your event ...and anything else you would like to include in your event to make it extra special.

Step 4: We will make the venue booking on your behalf, while assisting with, amongst other things: • Sourcing AV, event management and transport support • Checking accommodation availability and pricing • Managing your delegates’ room booking online

Step 2:

Step 5:

Our knowledgeable team will research your requirements and aim to get back to you within two working days with a bespoke proposal outlining rates and availability at the venues which have the most suitable facilities for your event.

You make practical arrangements directly with your venue, and then come to NewcastleGateshead to enjoy a well attended and successful event!

We will help you by negotiating rates, answering any questions and even arranging a visit to help ensure you choose the perfect venue.

NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau’s service is provided FREE of charge to anyone thinking about holding an event in or around NewcastleGateshead.

CALL: +44 (0)191 440 5757 or email: conventionbureau@ngi.org.uk

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Photographs: Graeme Peacock, Gateshead Council, Richard Kenworthy, DB Regio, North News, Michael Baister, Kevin Radcliffe, Pawel Libera / Britain on View, Peter Atkinson, Visit County Durham, Dan Prince, NUS / Drew Stearne, Dan Brady, Mark Savage, David Webb Landscape Photography. Sponsors: Hilton Newcastle Gateshead, Sage Gateshead and Hi-Lights. Thanks go to all NewcastleGateshead Initiative partners that have supported this guide. Design by Sheridan Design.

Whilst every care has been taken in the accuracy of producing this guide, the publisher is not liable for any errors or omissions which may inadvertently occur. All information in the publication is subject to change and prices stated are subject to availability. Details correct at time of print (February 2014).

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