Corporate Event Venue Finder in Newcastle

Looking for a reliable venue finder in Newcastle? Desouza Associates can simplify the process of finding the ideal setting for your next corporate event.

Newcastle Gateshead is united by seven bridges with Newcastle (on the north bank of the River Tyne) and Gateshead (on the south bank). Despite being two separate towns, Newcastle and Gateshead are closely linked culturally, economically, and historically, making them often referred to collectively as Newcastle Gateshead.

It is an easy city to get to; with over 40 trains a day from London taking only 2hrs 45mins and the international airport offers direct flights to 80 destinations worldwide. You can get from the Airport into the city centre in 23 minutes via the Tyne & Wear Metro. The trains run every 5 to 15 minutes.

Newcastle Gateshead has some great Hotels, Conference, and Meeting venues, along with a world-class convention centre, to provide a vast range of different venue options that can accommodate anywhere from 5 – 12,500 delegates.  

It is a popular destination for conference organisers due to its vibrant heritage & culture, modern facilities, excellent value for money, historical architecture, and warm welcome. 

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Let’s explore the variety of venue options available for all types of corporate events:

Sporting Venues

Newcastle United Football Club (St James’ Park) is located in the heart of the City so is easily accessible by public transport with a Metro stop opposite and some car parking on site. There are 9 Conference rooms available alongside the hospitality boxes including the Bamburgh Suite which is the largest suite and takes up to 1000 guests for a dinner. For smaller meetings or breakout rooms, the hospitality boxes overlooking the pitch are perfect. 

Newcastle Falcons Rugby Club is located on the outskirts of the city and has plenty of free car parking. They can offer conferences ranging from 4 to 300 delegates. For something, a little different, as a team-building activity why not offer your delegates the opportunity to play on their state-of-the-art pitch. 

Newcastle Racecourse is set within the heart of an 812-acre estate to the North of the City.  With three multi-functional conference spaces accommodating up to 500 delegates, 24 additional meeting rooms, and free parking for up to 10,000 vehicles this venue is suitable for a variety of events.  

The Gosforth Park Suite is a multi-functional suite that can take up to 200 cabaret or 500 theatre style. The adjacent lounge area with a terrace is ideal for registration and catering has wonderful views over the racecourse. 

Unique Venues

BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art, a former flour mill, can host a variety of corporate events. Level 1 is a blank canvas space comprising a large event space (300 theatre style), a T-shaped reception area/lobby, a 54-seat small cinema, and two further breakout rooms.  The River Terrace can take up to 180 theatre style and has an outdoor balcony with fantastic views of the city both day and night. 

As an added incentive to your event, you can have a private gallery tour where your guests can learn about the history of the venue and the current exhibitions.  

The BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Arts also offers corporate team-building opportunities including Play Rebellion, Baltic Abseils, and Roof sidewalks! 

 The Glasshouse International Centre for Music (was the Sage Gateshead) is an attraction not just for its music but also for its Sir Norman Foster designed architecture. It is one of the largest conference and exhibition venues in the Northeast with its largest auditorium space offering 1640 delegates. The venue also offers flexible breakout rooms up to 330 delegates and 1,800sqm of exhibition space. On site car parking is also a bonus. 

 Life Science Centre has 8 meeting spaces and can accommodate from 2 to 180 delegates for a variety of events.  

The Centre has a planetarium that can be hired for Breakfast meetings up until 10am and evening meetings from 5pm. With its 360-degree domed overhead screen, this would create a real wow for your event for up to 70 delegates. 

Hotels:

The Crowne Plaza Newcastle, Stephenson Quarter, is a modern hotel with extensive meeting and events spaces. They can accommodate up to 450 guests for a dinner and 1,000 delegates for a conference. 

It is conveniently located close to Newcastle Train Station making it easy for attendees travelling from different parts of the country. 

 Located in Newcastle Quayside, the Copthorne Newcastle is the only hotel with the majority of it’s 156 bedrooms overlooking the River Tyne. The hotel offers secure car parking on site and is only a short walk from the vibrant city. 

The hotel can host from 2 to 200 delegates for all types of events, with a choice of 9 meeting rooms. All of their meeting spaces are fully equipped with the latest audio-visual technology. 

 The Malmaison Newcastle is housed in a Grade II listed building and is located in the heart of the city. Comprising of 122 bedrooms, a Bar & Grill and a spa. 

They have a selection of intimate private dining rooms and event spaces for up to 80 guests. 

There are over 7,000 city centre bedrooms all within easy walking distance of major conference venues to suit all budgets.

Did You Know?

The Gateshead Millennium Bridge has become a landmark in Gateshead. Winner of the 2002 RIBA Stirling Prize, this unique crossing for pedestrians and cyclists is the world’s first tilting bridge.

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It is always good to have a reminder of the conference facilities Newcastle can offer for a corporate event and why it could work for your next event. 

DeSouza Associates provide a UK and International free venue finding service. We can help source the perfect venue for your corporate events.

Our experienced team of venuefinders will source you the best event venues at the best price, all over the world.

About the Author – Catherine Harding

With a lifelong love for hotels and hospitality sparked by travel across the UK and Europe, Catherine pursued a career in the industry from the outset. After gaining hands-on experience at high-profile venues and events, she honed her skills in venue finding for major corporate clients.

Now a valued member of DeSouza Associates, she combines deep industry knowledge with a personal, client-focused approach to deliver tailored event solutions.

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