Practicalities

Getting to Newcastle

By Air

Newcastle Airport is located about seven miles northwest of the city centre. The airport hosts regular flights to domestic and international airports. If you are not able to get a direct flight, there are connecting flights through London Heathrow, Dublin, Paris–Charles de Gaulle, and Schiphol Airport.

The city centre can be reached easy using the Tyne and Wear Metro.

By Train

Newcastle Central Station and Durham Station are on the East Coast Mainline about 3 hours from London, and 90 minutes from Edinburgh.

Below are some of the websites you might visit when planning on coming to Newcastle by train:

National Rail and Trainline - journey planning, live arrival and departure boards for UK stations
Eurostar - helps you plan your journey to us from Europe

By Bus

Reach us by Megabus or National Express and enjoy a scenic journey that’s fuss-free and wallet-friendly. Reach us from London or Glasgow for under £10.

Newcastle is well-connected to all the culture, countryside, and nightlife the north east has to offer via our local Tyne and Wear bus service. For more information visit the Nexus bus website to find bus timetables and bus ticket fares.

Newcastle University and Northumbria University are connected to the city’s suburbs, airport, the coast, and a range of museums and sight-seeing opportunities by the Tyne and Wear Metro light rail service.

Haymarket is the closest station to Newcastle and Northumbria University campuses and trains run frequently during the day, starting at around 05h45 and ending at around 23h30. Travel is quick and inexpensive.

Visit the Nexus website to find maps of the Metro system and Metro timetables.

Accommodation

There are many affordable options for accommodation in Newcastle.

The MedRen 2025 accommodation site has been provided by the NewcastleGateshead Initative's convention bureau (with thanks to Caroline Reed, NGI's Conference Development Manager).

Delegates should stay in Newcastle. Transport to Durham on Wednesday 2 July will be provided.

Where to eat

Newcastle and Durham have many excellent restaurants, from budget to menu dégustation, both in the city centre and beyond (including North Shields). Information on restaurants will be included in the conference programme, and we will provide links to make table reservations direct. The conference dinner will be held in Newcastle's Civic Centre on Thursday 3rd July.

See some suggestions below:

Cafes and Restaurants

Greggs (famous Newcastle fast food!) - Many locations!

Pret a Manger – 142-145 Northumberland Street, NE1 7AG

Zapatista Burrito Bar - 28 Ridley Place, NE1 8JW

Grainger Market – Grainger St, NE1 5QQ

The Botanist (Gastropub-style) – Monument Mall, NE1 7AL

Portofino (Italian Restaurant) – 12A Mosley St, NE1 1DE

Chaophraya (Thai Restaurant) – 15 upper level, Grey's Quarter, Eldon Square, NE1 7AP

Journey Vegetarian Café Bar – 7-9 Higham House, New Bridge St West, NE1 8AN

Eldon Square Shopping Centre (Food Court)– Percy St, NE1 7JB

Pubs and Bars

Crows Nest – 137 Percy Street, NE1 7RY

The Hotspur – 103 Percy Street, NE1 7RY

The Hancock – 2a Hancock St, NE2 4PU

City Tavern – 10 Northumberland Rd, NE1 8JF

What to do

If you have time at the beginning or end of your visit, you might be interested in exploring Newcastle.

Culture and Heritage

‘Med/Ren’ Attractions

Newcastle Castle – The Black Gate, Castle Garth, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1RQ

Newcastle Cathedral – St Nicholas Sq, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1PF

St Andrew’s Church - St Andrews Church, Newgate St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5SS

Blackfrairs - Friars St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4XD

Newcastle Town Walls - W Walls, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4XB

Modern Attractions

Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art – S Shore Rd, Gateshead NE8 3BA

The Glasshouse International Centre for Music – St Mary's Square, Gateshead NE8 2JR

Great North Museum: Hancock – Barras Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4PT

Discovery Museum – Blandford Square, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4JA

Theatre Royal – 100 Grey St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 6BR

Laing Art Gallery – New Bridge St W, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8AG

Hatton Gallery - King's Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8QB

Outdoor Spaces

Jesmond Dene – Red Walk, NE7 7BQ

Exhibition Park – Claremont Road, NE2 4PZ

Quayside – Next to the River Tyne (If you get wet, you’ve gone too far).

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