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Travel and local area

The Crowne Plaza Newcastle – Stephenson Quarter is located within central Newcastle – what3words.

There are lots of shops and restaurants within walking distance of the hotel, the closest of which are in the train station.


Traveling by train

Newcastle train station is located approximately a 10 minute walk away from the hotel, and so we recommend that you travel by train where possible. The walk is on level terrain and has a small incline.

For those with accessibility needs, you can find out more about facilities available at Newcastle train station to support you.

The walk from the train station to the hotel can be found below:


Taxi services


If you would prefer to or need to take a taxi from Newcastle train station to the hotel, or require a taxi during your time in Newcastle, please see below suggested taxi company:

Newcastle Taxi Service

Newcastle also has good bus links, tram services and rail network – find out more about getting around Newcastle via public transport here. The nearest tram station to the Crowne Plaza Newcastle is Central Station Neville Street, which is 0.3 miles away from the hotel. There is also extensive information on accessibility support for the public transport network on https://newcastletransport.info/tickets-and-travel-info/accessible-travel/.

For both taxis and for delegates who choose to drive, there is a turning circle outside the Crowne Plaza Newcastle where delegates can be dropped off. Vehicles cannot park here as this is purely a drop-off facility.


Traveling by car

If you do choose to drive, please note that parking in Newcastle town centre is limited, and costs for parking are not included in the conference package. We do not work with these car parks to allocate spaces, and they will therefore be allocated on a first come first served basis.

The Stephenson Quarter Multi-Storey Car Park is located right next to the hotel, with direct access to the hotel from Level 10. This is a PayByPhone car park and now operates on a fully cashless basis.

Delegates should make payment at the hotel reception on arrival to access the reduced overnight parking charge at £10 per 24hours..

Other car parks nearby:

Times Square Car Park – 4 mins walk to hotel – £14 per 24 hours

Arena Square Car Park – 6 mins walk to hotel – £6 per 24 hours (prices can vary on event days)