Kingston Park Stadium
Tyne Bridge Restoration – Travel Information
If you are planning to travel to the conference by car, please remember that the Tyne Bridge is currently undergoing major restoration works and is down to one lane each way.
We recommend avoiding the Tyne Bridge as there are expected delays of up to 40 minutes at peak travel times. Heavy congestion is expected on the Quayside route, Swing Bridge and routes to and from Redheugh Bridge and all approaches to the Tyne Bridge from both Newcastle and Gateshead sides.
Public transport is strongly advised when travelling to and from Newcastle city centre and Gateshead town centre, whether or not you now drive over the Tyne. For those who can’t use public transport, other river crossings that drivers could use include the A19, with the Tyne Tunnel connecting North Shields and Jarrow. Further west, motorists could cross the Tyne via the A1 on Blaydon Bridge or Scotswood Bridge, which connects the A694 and A695.
Whichever route you decide to use, we advise planning ahead, allow more time for your journeys, and expect delays.
More information about parking, public transport & journey here!
Parking
The venue offers ample parking for all guests. Please make your way to the West Stand entrance upon arrival.
Public Transport
If you’re travelling from Newcastle Central Station, you can take the Green Line Metro to Kingston Park Station — it’s just a 4-minute walk from there to the venue.
The same route applies if you’re travelling from the Monument Metro stop in the city centre.
From Eldon Square Bus Station, several bus routes will also take you close to the venue, including the X47 (approximately every 15 minutes) and the X78 (approximately every 30 minutes). Both stop at Kingston Park Shops, which is about a 2-minute walk to the stadium.
If you’re driving, the journey from Newcastle Central Station takes around 20 minutes.
WiFi
Network – Exhibitors Password – Expo2017
Arrival
Please make your way to check in at the Schools North East registration desk.
Your name badge will be laid out alphabetically by last name—just find yours, help yourself to a drink, and take a seat!
Exhibition Bingo
HOW TO PLAY:
- Visit the stand numbers on your card
- Get this card stamped by the exhibitors
- Fill in you contact details and deposit this card at the registration desk for you chance to win!
Bingo Prizes coming soon!