THE
VENUE
A DAY OF CRAFTING INSPIRATION
Gateshead International Stadium
Neilson Road
Gateshead
NE10 0EF
PARKING
There are lots of free parking spaces around the building, please follow the marshalls.
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Accessible Parking
There are disabled access parking spaces specifically for blue badge holders. There are dedicated accessible bays close to the building entrace. Spaces are available on a strictly first come, first served basis.
HOW TO GET HERE
A1 (from the North)
Follow the A1 Southbound until the turn off for the A184 (Gateshead Town Centre). Keep following the A184 until you come ot the Stadium on the left.
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A1 (from the South)
Follow the A1 Northbound, turn off the A167 (Gateshead South). Pass the Angel of the North on your left. Follow road to the centre of Gateshead, take the slip road underneath the flyer. Go straight over the roundabout and then turn right onto the A184 at the next roundabout. Follow the A184 until you come to the stadium on the left.
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A69 (from the West)
Follow the A69 until you meet the A1. From there follow directions as from the A1 North.
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A19 (from the East)
Follow the A19 until you reach the Whitemare Pool roundabout, turn right onto the A184 (Gateshead). Continue onto the A184 over the Heworth roundabout and the Stadium is on the right.
By rail
The nearest train station is Newcastle Central Station (East Coast Line). Travel from Newcastle Central Station to Gateshead Stadium Metro station using the Metro.
By metro
Gateshead Stadium Metro station is approximately 5 minutes walk from the Stadium. A footpath leads from the Metro station, through St. James Village housing estate to the Stadium.
By bus
93 - between Gateshead Interchange and the Stadium
94 - between Heworth Interchange and the Stadium
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These services operate every 15 minutes. Gateshead Interchange provides transport links via bus and Metro to all local destinations as well as Newcastle Airport, Newcastle Central Station and Sunderland Train Station.
To plan your Bus or Metro journey please visit https://livemap.nexus.org.uk/#/liveDepartures