The address of the conference venue is

Kings Hall

Armstrong Building

Newcastle University

Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

NE1 7RU

We've got a range of campus maps here to help you find your way around.  Please visit www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/contact/maps/

For access to the King’s Hall, enter the Armstrong Building via the main front entrance (opposite the RVI hospital, on Queen Victoria Road). The King’s Hall is straight ahead of the main foyer.  This is an accessible entrance. 

Alternatively, you can enter the Armstrong Building via the side entrance, off the Quadrangle. Once in the building, head along the main corridor, through a set of double doors, and the King’s Hall is on your left.  Please note there are steps up to this entrance from the Quadrangle. 

By train

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, too.

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 Metro

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 University campus and trains run frequently during the day, starting at around 5.45 and ending at around 23.30. Travel is quick, inexpensive, and even cheaper with a Student Metro pass.

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

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. 

By plane

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.

Buses from the airport entrance run to Newcastle city centre regularly, and you can plan this in advance through the Traveline website.

Accommodation

We have a special delegate rate available at Motel One, 15-25 High Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1EW

Instructions for accessing this rate are provided during the registration process