Newcastle Civic Centre is a distinctive modernist building located in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne, serving as both the seat of local government and a premier venue for events and conferences. Built in the 1960s, this iconic venue offers a range of flexible meeting rooms and event spaces suitable for corporate conferences, seminars, weddings, and civic functions. The building features contemporary facilities including state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment, catering services, and accessible meeting rooms. Located on Barras Bridge, the venue benefits from excellent transport links and is within walking distance of Newcastle's main shopping areas, hotels, and attractions. The Civic Centre combines historical significance with modern functionality, making it an ideal choice for both formal government events and private functions.
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| Space | Theatre | Cabaret | Boardroom | Classroom | U-shape | Banquet | Reception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Council Chamber | 150 | — | 40 | 80 | 50 | — | — |
| Committee Room 1 | 60 | — | 20 | 30 | 25 | — | — |
| Conference Suite | 250 | — | 50 | 120 | 60 | — | — |
Day delegate rate from the venue’s published pricing. Exact quotes confirmed on your proposal.
Includes: Room hire estimate.
Half day, full day and evening rates available on request.
Bespoke menus and exclusive-use packages for private events.
Room hire rates vary by room size and duration. Contact venue directly for detailed pricing information. Special rates may apply for charitable organizations and community groups.
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Barras Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8QH, United Kingdom
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Newcastle Civic Centre is a verified civic centre in Newcastle upon Tyne, hosting up to 600 guests, with day delegate rates from £160. Its genome scores highest for Corporate, Historic, Hybrid Ready. Verified on-site: wi-fi, av & production, food & catering, accessibility. Best suited to corporate conferences and board meetings.
Best for: corporate conferences and board meetings, memorable events in a heritage setting, hybrid and streamed events.
Sustainability credentials are not yet evidenced in the profile data.
Up to 600 guests in theatre style configuration, 400 for dinner events
Professional AV equipment including projection, sound system and recording facilities available
Full catering services available from approved suppliers
On-site parking available, additional public parking nearby in Newcastle city centre
Newcastle Civic Centre is a distinctive modernist building located in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne, serving as both the seat of local government and a premier venue for events and conferences. Built in the 1960s, this iconic venue offers a range of flexible meeting rooms and event spaces suitable for corporate conferences, seminars, weddings, and civic functions. The building features contemporary facilities including state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment, catering services, and accessible meeting rooms. Located on Barras Bridge, the venue benefits from excellent transport links and is within walking distance of Newcastle's main shopping areas, hotels, and attractions. The Civic Centre combines historical significance with modern functionality, making it an ideal choice for both formal government events and private functions.
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