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An increasingly popular destination for conferences, meetings and events is the county of Tyne and Wear, situated in North East England.
Comprising the vibrant cultural twin cities of Newcastle and Gateshead alongside the spectacular coastal scenery of Sunderland and North and South Tyneside, the county offers a diverse setting complete with iconic landmarks and conference venues able to cater for all corporate events.
Adventurous delegates will enjoy both land and water-based teambuilding events and corporate activities, whilst those looking to host corporate retreats in peaceful settings will find the ideal tranquil haven, some with striking views of the impressive coastline. Urbanites can revel in the sights and sounds of the twin cities where culture, heritage and creativity abound and meeting planners can find a wealth of outstanding state-of-the-art conference and event venues second to none.
Boasting easy motorway access, rail links connecting to several major cities and Newcastle Airport, Tyne and Wear is an extremely easy to reach conference destination for both national and international delegates.
The county offers several world-class sporting and cultural venues that will undoubtedly enhance any event. For example, Gateshead International Stadium, Gateshead Leisure Centre, Brough Park Stadium, Newcastle Falcons, Newcastle United FC, Newcastle Racecourse and Conference Centre, Nissan Sports Social and Conference Centre, Metro Radio Arena and Sunderland AFC are all illustrious sporting venues providing a variety of conference and banqueting suites as well as meeting and training rooms for delegate groups of all sizes. Cultural venues such as the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art, Caedmon Hall, Theatre Royal, The Journal Tyne Theatre and The Sage all offer multi-purpose, adaptable meeting and exhibition spaces for conference and events, The Sage alone having capacity for 1,640 delegates. There are also a number of excellent academic venues in the county able to provide extensive conferencing facilities, training rooms and lecture halls including Gateshead College, the University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumbria University and the University of Sunderland. Conference centres and banqueting suites can also be found in venues such as The Lancastrian Suite, which boasts 17 conference spaces able to accommodate up to 750 delegates, The CastleGate, formerly Manors Power Station an imposing historic building, and the Quayside Exchange, a charming historic venue perfect for weddings, conferences and corporate events. For a more unusual setting, venues such as the Discovery Museum, Great North Museum: Hancock, stately home Tynemouth Priory, the historic Assembly Rooms and even St Mary’s Lighthouse Conference Centre and Souter Lighthouse provide unique backdrops for special events. Being one of the most popular visitor regions of the north-east, there are a wealth of hotels in the county able to cater for both business and leisure travellers alike. The County Hotel by Thistle blends old and new to provide contemporary spaces within a historic building whilst De Vere Slaley Hall is a dramatic historic venue set within 1,000 acres incorporating forest alongside championship golf courses making it an ideal choice for teambuilding and corporate golf events as well as conference retreats, hideaway strategy meetings and private weddings. Hilton Newcastle Gateshead offers an outstanding modern environment whereas the Best Western Roker Hotel’s locations sets it apart having views of the North Sea. Major hotel groups represented in the County of Tyne and Wear include Accor, Britannia Hotels, Cairn Hotel Group, City Executive Centres, Crerar Hotels and English Heritage.
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VILLAGE hotel Newcastle is located in Cobalt Business Park which is just 6 miles east from Newcastle city centre. VILLAGE Newcastle is perfect for any UK business traveller looking for somewhere convenient to stay and is an ideal venue for your meeting and conference needs.
These completely refurbished meeting rooms, are located in Balliol Business Park East, four miles from Newcastle city centre, three mile from the A1(M) and four mile from the A19. Newcastle Airport is a short drive and the metro (Four Lane Ends st) is a 5 minute walk.
Welcome to Holiday Inn Newcastle-upon-Tyne. set in 16 acres of land and conveniently located off the A1/A19 junction North of Newcastle and it's vibrant city centre. This modern hotel which boasts newly refurbished bedrooms is also close to Newcastle International Airport, Tyne Tunnel and the North Sea Ferry Terminal.
Located directly opposite Newcastle Central Station and just 8 miles from Newcastle Airport Thistle Newcastle has recently reopened under its original Victorian name The County. Following upgrades and improvements throughout the hotel, it now showcases 8 fully refurbished meeting rooms with capacity for up to 200 people, 114 bedrooms and ...
Set in 1,000 acres of prime Northumberland forest and moorland, and surrounded by two championship golf courses, Slaley Hall remains a grand retreat and a symbol of Edwardian elegance.
The bar area has a large central bar with a conservatory at the back with a smoking shelter with an external TV. The restaurant is a conservatory at the front of the building with 50 covers
The Newgate Hotel is perfectly located in the heart of Newcastle city centre, adjacent to The Gate and just a few minutes from Eldon Square.If you are arranging a meeting in Newcastle then the Newgate Hotel offers you facilities for 2 to 50.An ideal venue whether you are planning a conference, training course or, seminar sessions.
As one of Newcastle upon Tyne's central landmarks, The Civic Centre is visible from all approaches to the city. Now a grade II* listed building you will genuinely be taken aback by the futuristic design of our unique domed council chamber that can seat 250 people touch screen controls set into each of the main chairs allow participants t...
A modern hotel in Newcastle, situated next to Newcastle International Airport within easy walking distance of the terminal.Britannia Newcastle Airport Hotel is also a fantastic corporate venue with six Conference, Meeting and Banqueting rooms. Catering for up to 400 people these rooms can be arranged for all styles of meetings.
The Centre is within easy reach of the A1 and also offers convenient access by public transport, with local bus routes. Durham and Sunderland railway stations are a 10 minute drive away, and the international airports at Newcastle upon Tyne and Teesside just 30 minutes away by car.
The Regus center at Newcastle Quayside is situated in a prestigious riverside location close to the River Tyne.
The Axis building at Maingate is a prestigious, state of the art, high specification building, located at the North entrance to the Team Valley Business Park.
Longhirst’s conference facilities offer complete flexibility and comfort from an international conference for 250 delegates to an informal interview room. Set in 75 acres Longhirst is the perfect setting for adventurous team building days. With 77 bedrooms, two 18 hole golf courses The perfcect blend of business, adventure and tranquillit...
The Assembly Rooms is owned and run personally by the Michaelides family since 1974, this grand Georgian building dating back to 1776 has been lovingly restored to its former glory. Set in the heart of Newcastle's city centre, this building offer the most comprehensive conference and banqueting facilities in the North East.
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, Newcastle Falcons can accommodate a variety of functions and customise them to your requirements.
Newcastle Gateshead has 103 bedrooms and 4 meeting rooms with a maximum capacity of 350 theatre style. Business facilities are available for use by delegates. This venue boasts 1 restaurant and 1 bar.