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Venue and travel

ICSAE 2016 was held at the Great North Museum in the centre of Newcastle upon Tyne, a city that is easy to reach by rail, road, coach and air.

Conference venue

We ran the conference in the Great North Museum: Hancock. This venue is situated in Newcastle city centre and is only five minutes walking distance from both the Newcastle and Northumbria University campuses. The venue is adjacent to Haymarket Metro station, which provides convenient transport links to both Newcastle Central Station and Newcastle International Airport.

Full address of the venue

Great North Museum: Hancock
Barras Bridge
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Post code: NE2 4PT

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The bridges of Newcastle upon Tyne along the River Tyne
The city

Why Newcastle

Newcastle is a vibrant destination with a famously warm welcome. United by seven bridges across a spectacular riverscape, Newcastle on the north bank of the River Tyne and Gateshead on the south bank form a single, diverse and exciting destination in the heart of North East England. Newcastle has a striking setting, a compact city centre, fantastic transport links and 2,000 years of history. It has a reputation for shopping, vibrant nightlife, inspiring heritage, acclaimed architecture and a passion for sport. With so many areas each offering new sights, sounds and experiences, there is something for every taste, all wrapped in the legendary Geordie friendliness.

Getting here

Travelling to Newcastle

Rail

Newcastle Central Station is on the east coast main line linking England and Scotland. It is a direct route from London King's Cross, Glasgow and Edinburgh. Newcastle is very accessible within the United Kingdom, with trains arriving from all corners, including London in under 2 hours 45 minutes, Leeds and Edinburgh in about 90 minutes, Manchester in 2 hours 58 minutes, Birmingham in 3 hours and Glasgow in 2 hours 51 minutes. Newcastle Central Station is in the heart of the city and has its own Metro stop. Taxis are available directly outside the station.

Road

Newcastle is easily accessible by road via:

  • the A1, running north and south
  • the A69, running west and east

Coach and bus

The main coach station for long distance journeys is on St James Boulevard in the centre of the city. Most intercity coaches stop here. The coach station is about 15 minutes walk from the university.

Air

It may be possible to fly direct to Newcastle International Airport from locations across Europe. Indirect flights typically change in London, Amsterdam, Brussels or Paris. The airport is about seven miles north west of Newcastle city centre. The airport Metro station is connected to the terminal, and the journey to Haymarket Metro station, the nearest stop to the venue, takes about 25 minutes. Buses also run to Newcastle city centre and the university from the airport entrance. To plan a bus journey from the airport, see Nexus.

Planning your stay

Newcastle upon Tyne is one of the most enjoyable cities in the United Kingdom. Read our accommodation guidance to find a place to stay.

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