Other than Newcastle Central train station and the many shopping centres close by, the hotel is within reach of a number of attractions. St James’ Park, the home of Newcastle United Football Club is just a short walk away.
There is much to see and do in Newcastle and the surrounding area. Regional attractions include the Quayside Sunday market, Discovery Museum, Beamish open air museum, the Life Interactive Centre, Laing Art Gallery, and not forgetting the breathtaking Northumbria coastline and gardens. For the art lover there is also the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art and the Sage Gateshead music centre.
The hotel is also an ideal location for all your business needs with Cobalt and Newcastle business parks just a short drive away. Other areas such as Gosforth, Wallsend and Sunderland are also just a short drive away.
Travel information
By Car:
For satellite navigation systems, please use post code NE1 5XU. The car park is off Fenkle Street, behind the Assembly Rooms.
By Car (from the South):
- Follow the signs for the A1 - Newcastle/Gateshead.
- Take the turn off to the left, signposted A184 Gateshead/Newcastle centre.
- Now follow the A189 and cross over the Redheugh Bridge, stay in the right-hand lane and turn right at the second set of traffic lights (following the signs for the city centre and the South A186).
- Turn left at the set of lights (Burger King is on the corner and the Carling Academy is opposite).
- Then immediately turn right onto Fenkle Street.
- The entrance to the hotel’s car park is directly behind the Assembly Rooms, which are approximately 50 yards further down on the left-hand side.
By Car (from the North and West):
- Follow the signs for the South A1 (M) and take the road off to the left, signposted City Centre (West) A186
- Continue to follow the A186 for about 3 miles (5 km), then you should see a sign for Fenkle Street car parking.
- Shortly after this, you come to a crossroads with traffic lights, the Carling Academy is on the corner. Turn left and then immediately turn right into Fenkle Street.
- The car park entrance is directly behind the Assembly Rooms, which is 50 yards further down, on the left-hand side.