Described in the Lonely Planet Bluelist 2008 as “England’s most beautiful, surprising region”, North East England is the ideal choice for your business meetings, awaydays, VIP gatherings, training and incentive events.

With easy access from London, Leeds, York, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Durham and NewcastleGateshead, your delegates will be surrounded by some of the most tranquil yet striking countryside in Britain in next to no time. 

And in North East England, your rural retreat need not break the bank. Our first-class venues offer extremely competitive day and 24-hour delegate packages, meaning you can do more with your budget.

About North East England

North East England has four distinctive conference destinations, each with their own unique character. Beyond the vibrant urban core of NewcastleGateshead, conference organisers have a wealth of more rural options to choose from and a stunning backdrop of countryside and coast.

Durham

Durham is where medieval magic meets stylish innovation. Where else can you experience the splendour and prestigious charm of Durham Castle and Cathedral alongside modern state-of-the-art conference facilities? Widely regarded as one of the most spectacular and historic cities in Britain, Durham’s unique qualities ensure that even the most discerning client can find their event needs fulfilled. Just two and a half hours from London and Edinburgh on the East Coast mainline, and within 45 minutes of two international airports, Durham is a natural gateway to tranquil North East England: easy to reach and, once there, impossible to forget.
www.meetindurham.co.uk

NewcastleGateshead

NewcastleGateshead is a vibrant and exciting conference destination, situated in the heart of North East England. For many, it retains the appeal of the undiscovered – a ‘new’ destination that offers something exciting and attractive to inspire meetings, organisers and delegates alike. But it now also has a track record of successfully delivering a huge number of high-profile conferences and its easy access to some of the most stunning countryside is a key contributor to this success.
www.NewcastleGateshead.com/meet

Northumberland

Northumberland is a magical place filled with ancient castles, golden, sandy beaches, rolling hills, rugged moorland and friendly little market towns. It is home to England’s least visited national park, as well as a range of inspiring conference venues and luxurious hotels, meaning you can escape the hustle and bustle of the office and set those creative thoughts free in a place of beauty and tranquility. It boasts two areas of ‘Outstanding Natural Beauty’ – the Northumberland Coast with its golden sandy beaches and stunning castles, and the North Pennines, with their heather-covered hills and extraordinary wildlife.
www.visitnorthumberland.com

Tees Valley

Tees Valley is building on its proud industrial and maritime past to pioneer a new vibrant destination for business travellers. The area’s beautiful countryside and traditional seaside resorts offer a range of meeting venues from five-star luxury hotels to exhilarating sporting arenas. Tees Valley is served by excellent access routes and encompasses the five historic boroughs of Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland and Stockton-on-Tees. The area’s bustling urban towns offer further attractions, sporting facilities, shopping, great restaurants and nightlife, as well as their own first-class conferencing facilities.
www.visitteesvalley.co.uk

Contact details

The Space to Think campaign is delivered by NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau in partnership with visitTeesvalley, Visit County Durham and Northumberland Tourism. The campaign is supported by regional development agency One North East.

Address: c/o NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau, 9th Floor, Baltic Place East, South Shore Road, Gateshead NE8 3AE
Telephone: 0191 440 5757
Fax: 0191 440 5758
Email: spacetothink@ngi.org.uk