The Frederick Douglass Centre
2 Science Square
Newcastle Helix
Newcastle
NE4 5TG

Delegates are responsible for reserving and covering the cost of accommodation for the duration of their stay. We have negotiated special rates at four hotels.

 View the official event hotels

Below is also a map through which you can easily browse for hotels and private accommodation. Hover over an accommodation to view travel times and distances to the venue. The four official event hotels are marked with a black pin.

Delegates are responsible for their travel arrangements and travel costs to and from Newcastle. The Frederick Douglass Centre is located in The Helix, Newcastle University's new campus close to St James' Park.

 Campus map

Train

15-minute walk from Central Station

From Newcastle Central Station cross the road onto Westgate Road. Turn left and walk up Westgate Road and then right onto Bath Lane. Cross over St James’ Boulevard and continue on Bath Lane for 200m. The building is on the left-hand side.

Coach

15-minute walk from Newcastle Coach Station

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. 

Metro

5-minute walk from St James' Metro Station

From St James' Metro Station, cross over Gallowgate and walk up Heber Street with the Sandman Hotel on your left. The building will be in front of you.

Trains run frequently during the day between around 05:45 and 23:30, and provide quick and inexpensive travel. View a metro map here.

Bus

5-minute walk from Barrack Road-St James' Park

The nearest bus stop is Barrack Road-St James' Park. Walk down Barrack Road in the direction of the City Centre. Turn right onto Heber Street and continue to Wellington Street. The building will be in front of you. View bus routes here.

Car

If using a sat-nav or route planner, please use the postcode NE4 5TG.

Please note that the Helix site is a pedestrian area. We suggest those driving to the venue use the NCP car park near the university. Alternatively, you can use the Nexus Park and Ride scheme by dropping your car off at a participating metro station or bus station and hopping on a metro or bus to Haymarket Station.

Taxi

We encourage delegates to use public transport, but if you prefer to ride by taxi please ask your driver to drop you off on Wellington Street, just outside The Frederick Douglass Centre.

Places to eat

There are plenty of places to eat, from nationwide chains in the Grey's Quarter at Eldon Square to independent eateries across the city and along the Quayside.

There is also By The River Brew Company, a container village which host some of the city's most popular street food vendors.

Shopping

High-street names and department stores line Northumberland Street and in Eldon Square – one of the UK's largest city-centre malls. There are boutique stores in Grey Street, quirky independent retailers in the High Bridge Quarter and a range of sellers in the Victorian Grainger Market.

Culture and sport

Newcastle is home to a thriving arts and culture scene packed with world-class music venues, award-winning museums, stunning theatres and a diverse mix of galleries.

With Premier League football on our doorstep at Newcastle United's St James' Park, rugby at Kingston Park Stadium or cricket at Durham's Emirates Riverside, there is a whole host of world-class sporting events to enjoy.