Tours, travel and transport

T: 0871 882 0881
E: uk.groups@dfds.com
W: dfds.co.uk

Ferry operator DFDS offers daily sailings between Newcastle and Amsterdam. On board, delegates will find a wide range of leisure and business facilities including conference and meeting rooms, several restaurants and bars, a cinema, casino, shops and live entertainment. Conferences or meetings can be held on board during the day at Port of Tyne, or on a crossing to Amsterdam.

T: +44 (0)191 420 5050
E: hello@gonortheast.co.uk
W: gonortheast.co.uk

For over 100 years, Go North East has connected North East England’s towns and villages with the cities of Newcastle, Durham and Sunderland. Event organisers can use this well-trusted North East company to move delegates around the region as part of the conference programme or to schedule in a fascinating open-top bus tour of NewcastleGateshead. A range of vehicles are available to hire, from 13 seat minicoaches to 48 or 53-seat coaches and double-deck buses which seat up to 75 people.

W: lumo.co.uk

Lumo is a new travel service, travelling exclusively on the East Coast of the UK between London & Edinburgh, calling at Stevenage, Newcastle & Morpeth, aiming to improve regional connectivity by offering passengers a more convenient and environmentally friendly alternative to flying.

Lumo’s 100% high speed electric trains showcase its impressive green credentials, going even further by offering over 50% of their onboard menu as plant based to make waste easier to recycle.

By being 100% digital, Lumo reduce their carbon impact through the use of paper, even their uniforms are responsibly sourced and can be entirely recycled at the end of use.

E: platinum@lner.co.uk
W: lner.co.uk

The standards on LNER’s new Azuma trains are high – they are faster, smarter, brand-new trains, built using Japanese bullet train technology. With improved Wi-Fi, power sockets at every seat and more space all round to enjoy your onboard experience. If you are looking to travel as a group to a conference or event, you can privately hire your own carriage with LNER Platinum exclusive hire. Tailor your menu, brand your carriage with your company logo and start your meeting on board – with LNER Platinum anything is possible.

E: info@ngi.org.uk
W: newcastlecityguides.org.uk

Newcastle City Guides operate walking tours that are an ideal way to introduce your delegates to the city and explore its history and culture. The knowledgeable volunteers offer daily walks during the summer season, costing just £5. They also run a programme of more than 60 heritage walks with various themes, including walks to the top of the iconic Grey’s Monument, and can arrange bespoke private walking tours for your group.

T: 0871 882 1121
E: enquiries@newcastleinternational.co.uk
W: newcastleairport.com

Newcastle International is the largest airport in the North East and provides unparalleled transport services direct to the region. More than 15 airlines connect passengers to over 80 destinations directly and provide access to a wider global network through regular flights to Dubai, Amsterdam, Dublin, Dusseldorf, Munich and Paris, and up to six flights a day to and from London Heathrow. Metro station transports customers into the heart of the city in just over 20 minutes.

T: +44 (0)191 500 9571
E: info@northernsecrets.co.uk
W: northernsecrets.co.uk

Northern Secrets Destination Management (DMC) is the ideal partner for all your inbound travel needs into North East England. Northern Secrets offers a comprehensive service, whether you are looking for made-to-measure transport management, supply of bespoke event planning, tour and hospitality services for your delegates during their stay, booking accommodation, guides and translators or help organising a familiarisation tour of North East England ahead of your conference.