Experiences your delegates will love
At NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau, we’ve always known that NewcastleGateshead offers one of the best delegate experiences around.
We have an exciting choice of places to meet, from the world’s largest treehouse, to an iconic international music centre and even an Edwardian town! With so many unique experiences on offer to create a social programme to remember, along with our famously warm Geordie welcome, you can be certain that your delegates will love their time in NewcastleGateshead.
NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau can help you create a unique social programme for your event. Get in touch with our convention bureau team by calling +44 (0)191 440 5757 or emailing conventionbureau@ngi.org.uk to find out more.
Coffee tasting at Baristocracy
Indulge your delegates in a 90-minute guided coffee tasting experience where they can sample a range of flavours and try their hand at different brewing techniques.
Brunch with Earl Grey
Delegates can climb to the top of the iconic Grey’s Monument, which has one of the city’s best-kept secret viewpoints at the top, and then tuck into a delicious brunch at luxurious bar and restaurant Banyan.
Gateshead Millennium Bridge in your colours
To give your delegates an experience they won’t forget, have the famous Gateshead Millennium Bridge washed in your corporate or association colours to celebrate your event.
Step back in time at Beamish
Immerse your delegates in the region’s history at Beamish, the Living Museum of the North. You can even treat them to a fish and chips supper at the coal-fired chip shop, part of the recreated Edwardian pit village in the open-air museum.
Dinner on stage at The Glasshouse International Centre for Music
If you’re really looking to impress, host a dinner for your delegates on stage at The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, in Gateshead.
Broomstick flying at Alnwick Castle
At Alnwick Castle, a.k.a Hogwarts from the Harry Potter films, delegates can give broomstick training a go, guided by the resident wizarding professors on the very spot where Harry Potter had his first flying lesson!
Roof-top tour at St James’ Park
A roof-top tour of Newcastle United’s home ground, St. James’ Park, is a unique way to show delegates the famous sights of NewcastleGateshead while learning all about the football club and its history along the way.
The Treehouse at Alnwick Garden
For one of the country’s most unique settings for a conference dinner, try The Treehouse at The Alnwick Garden, which offers locally sourced fine-dining in one of the world’s largest tree houses.
Banquet in the UK’s oldest dining hall
Serve your delegates an authentic medieval banquet at Blackfriars, which was established in 1239 as a Dominican friary. A range of cookery workshops are also available.
Tackle indoor bouldering at Climb Newcastle
Climb Newcastle offers facilities for climbers at every level and can host lessons as part of your conference programme.
Take on an Escape Room
Test your team work and see if you can beat the ultimate escape room challenges at The Escape Key. Specialising in truly immersive experiences inspired by Newcastle’s rich history, The Escape Key has four indoor games and two brand new outdoor escape games.
Taste your way around the city
Experience the city’s diverse culinary scene and vibrant atmosphere with a Triple A Food Tour. Head out on foot to take part in an expert walking tour with a chance to experience the best local, organic and sustainable food and drink.
Space Golf
Mulligans Newcastle offers an ‘out of this world’ adventure golf experience. Immerse your delegates in a journey through space on the three nine-hole golf courses.
Fun networking with informal dinner at Lane7
Book an informal conference dinner at boutique bowling venue Lane7, then set your delegates away to enjoy ten-pin bowling, karaoke or ping-pong – a fun and informal way to network!
Make music at The Glasshouse International Centre for Music
The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, set on the Gateshead Quays, can arrange a range of bespoke musical sessions for conferences, from banging steel drums to playing the fiddle or ukulele.
Garden views at Rockliffe Hall’s spa
Delegates can kick back and relax at Rockliffe Hall’s spa – with spa butlers and this fabulous view adding an extra element of luxury to their stay.
Drinks reception on the roof at Newcastle Castle
Marvel at the panoramic quayside views with a drinks reception on the roof of Newcastle Castle – a medieval building standing on the site of the ‘new castle’ that gave the city its name.
Contact our friendly team today to find out how we can help you plan your next event.