Directions to the Newcastle Civic Centre

The Civic Centre is a central landmark in the heart of the regional capital, Newcastle upon Tyne. It is surrounded by countless historical and modern attractions and are within walking distance of famous name shops, theatres and art galleries.

Parking: There are a number of car parks surrounding Newcastle Civic Centre. A map of off-street parking locations can be found here. A park and ride service operates from the following metro stations: Callerton Parkway, Kingston Park and Regent Centre. Further details can be found by using this link

By Rail/Metro: Traveling times to Newcastle are 2hr 45 minutes from London King's Cross and 1 ½ hours from Edinburgh. Newcastle Civic Centre is a 20 minute walk from Newcastle's Central Railway Station and Metro underground system. Trains run every few minutes to stops around the city and the North East. Haymarket Metro Station is a 2 minute walk to Newcastle Civic Centre.

By Air: Newcastle International Airport is just 6 miles from the city centre, 15 minutes by car, and has connecting scheduled flights to all major UK airports. A direct Metro link is also available.

Using Taxis:
Grosvenor Cars - 0191 261 2222
Noda Taxis - 0191 222 1888
Airport Taxis - 0191 214 6969

If you plan to spend an evening in the area before or after the Summit, please see our list of local hotels.