Travel & Venue

Venue: Frederick Douglass Centre, Newcastle University

Address: Helix Science Square, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 5TG, UK

Maps

Travel

Newcastle is well connected by rail and air, with convenient access to the city centre and university campus. Travel and accessibility information is provided as below:

Newcastle International Airport

Taxis are available at the airport. You can either approach the information desk for guidance or book directly at the ‘Arrow Taxis’ desk.

The Metro provides a convenient and affordable option. Select the A+B+C zone ticket if you are travelling directly from the airport. The nearest Metro station to the Frederick Douglass Centre, is St James Station, which is a 6-minute walk to the conference venue.

Newcastle Central Station

Newcastle Central Station is the city’s main rail hub, offering connections from across the UK, and is located about 15 minutes’ walk from the conference venue, or use the Metro to reach St James Station.

Tyne and Wear Buses and Metro

The city and region is well connected by public transport services.

Accommodation

Suggested accommodation options are provided below. The hotel rooms will be released back to the hotels 4 weeks before the conference.