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Newcastle effortlessly blends industrial heritage, vibrant culture, and stunning riverside scenery. From the iconic Tyne Bridge and historic Newcastle Castle to the lively Quayside and cultural Ouseburn district, the city offers a wealth of sights to explore. Make the most of your visit with our recommendations.
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Newcastle Central Station is on the East Coast Mainline and just a 15-minute walk to campus. Reach us from London in under 3 hours, and regular direct rail services run from many UK cities. With a Student Railcard you save 1/3 on train travel instantly.
Below are some of the websites you might visit when planning on coming to Newcastle by train:
Newcastle University is 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 the main University campus and trains run frequently during the day, starting at around 5:45 and ending at around 23:30.
The conference is held in the very centre of Newcastle at the Frederick Douglass Centre. This is part of Newcastle University’s new campus, conveniently located right next to Newcastle United's football stadium. The closest metro station is St James’s Park, although for those travelling from some locations, Monument may be easiest.
Visit the Nexus website to find maps of the Metro system and Metro timetables.
Reach us by Megabus or National Express and enjoy a scenic journey that’s fuss-free and wallet-friendly. Journeys from London or Glasgow can be 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 Airport is located about seven miles north west of University campus and hosts regular flights to domestic and international airports. Domestic flights are quick and affordable.
The University is connected to the airport by Metro line, and it’s just a cheap, quick, and fuss-free 25 minute journey from the airport to campus.
Taxi fares from the airport to the city centre are approx. £30 and can be booked on arrival from the Arrow Taxis stand in the arrivals hall. Journey time is about 15 minutes. Information about airport taxis can be found here.
Buses from the airport entrance run to Newcastle city centre regularly, and you can plan this in advance through the Traveline website.
If you're a foot passenger arriving at the North Shields ferry terminal, there are buses to Newcastle city centre. The bus journey takes approximately 30 minutes.
The nearest Metro station is Percy Main, about a 20-minute walk from the terminal building. The Metro journey into the city centre takes 20 minutes.
There are many car parks in walking distance of campus. The nearest NCP car parks are:
Metro park and ride facilities are available within and around Newcastle city centre. More information regarding park and ride services can be found on the Newcastle City Council website.
Newcastle’s iconic Tyne Bridge is currently undergoing a programme of restoration and refurbishment. This may cause some disruption when traveling into the city centre.
Visit the Tyne Bridge website for the latest travel information and advice.
Newcastle is the hub of the North-East's culinary scene, with a range of excellent restaurants that cater to a variety of tastes, independent cafés, and lively bars. Breakfast and lunch options are served at several of the cafés listed below, and many pubs also have a food menu.
CITY CENTRE
Newcastle City Centre is a compact area with few destinations further than a 15-minute walk away from the Frederick Douglass Centre.
You may also check the world cuisine stalls inside the historic Grainger Market, the food court inside the Eldon Square shopping centre (Monument entrance), and well-known chains along the main streets, Northumberland Street and Grey Street.
OUSEBURN VALLEY
The Ouseburn Valley is a former industrial area that has undergone a dramatic transformation into one of the most vibrant artistic and culinary neighbourhoods of Newcastle. It is a short 15-minute walk away from the city centre and home to a cosy bars and pubs, art studios, excellent restaurants, a city farm, and more. We highly recommend a visit to this charming district for a real sense of community and Newcastle’s industrial heritage.
Newcastle is famous for its vivacious nightlife and has no shortage of bars, but here are some Newcastle staff favourites:
The city centre also has a range of reliable chains such as Starbucks, Costa, Caffè Nero, Pret a Manger, and M&S café (2nd floor of the Marks and Spencer’s store).
You can find many small to medium-sized grocery stores in the city centre. The main chains are:
There will be limited childcare available on a first-come, first-served basis. More details to be announced in due course.