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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!

You can easily reach the venue by Metro: 2 minutes from Haymarket, 6 minutes from Monument, and approx. 15 minutes from Central Station.

From Central Station, it’s about a 6-minute drive. Sat Navigation: NE1 8QH

A public car park is located at the rear of the building. Please note that parking is metered and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Alternatively, you can park at the John Dobson Street Car Park, which is only a 4-minute walk from the venue. Please see their website page for further details.

Please register your arrival at the Schools North East registration desk.

To access the Wi-Fi, please download the Purple Connex app, search for the venue, and you’ll be connected. QR to Purple Connex below: