Location

The workshop will take place at Curtis Auditorium, located in the Herschel Building on the central campus of Newcastle University, within easy walking distance of Newcastle city centre.

The campus is compact and well integrated into the city, providing convenient access to transport links, accommodation and local amenities.

Address

Curtis Auditorium
Herschel Building
Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 7RU
United Kingdom

Getting Here

By Air

Newcastle International Airport is around 25 minutes from the city centre by Metro or taxi. Regular flights operate to and from major UK and international cities.

By Train

Newcastle Central Station is a major rail hub with:

• direct services from London King’s Cross (approximately 3 hours)
• regular connections from major UK cities including Edinburgh, Manchester and Leeds

From the station, the university campus is:

• a 15–20 minute walk or
• a short taxi or metro journey

Local Transport

Newcastle benefits from an efficient public transport network:

• Metro services connecting the airport, city centre and surrounding areas
• extensive bus routes serving the university and nearby neighbourhoods
• taxis and ride-hailing services readily available throughout the city

Accommodation

Newcastle offers a wide range of hotels and accommodation options to suit all budgets. Many are within walking distance of the venue. Popular choices include:

• Motel One
• Maldron Hotel Newcastle
• Premier Inn Newcastle City Centre (The Gate)
• Sandman Signature Newcastle

Participants are encouraged to book accommodation early, particularly as June is a popular period for events in the city

Newcastle is a compact, walkable city with a lively cultural scene, historic architecture and easy access to the North East coastline and countryside. Participants may wish to extend their stay to explore the region.