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University Conference Centre

Lightfoot Centre

Newcastle upon Tyne, North East England — NE7 7XA

350

Max Capacity

FROM

£150

Per Day

4.7

43 reviews

Room Layouts

About This Venue

The Lightfoot Centre is a contemporary conference and events facility located within the University of Northumbria at Newcastle's Coach Lane Campus. This modern venue offers a range of flexible meeting spaces and lecture theatres suitable for conferences, seminars, training events, and corporate meetings. The centre benefits from the university's academic environment while providing professional facilities including modern AV equipment, catering services, and ample parking. Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, the venue combines accessibility with the inspiring atmosphere of a leading university campus, making it ideal for educational conferences, business meetings, and professional development events.

Room Capacities

theatre

350

boardroom

classroom

120

u shape

cabaret

reception

400

dining

120

banquet

100

Pricing

Day rates from £150

Competitive rates for educational and non-profit organizations. Full day and half day rates available. Catering packages can be arranged separately.

Features & Amenities

Free WiFi

AV equipment

Parking

Accessible

Catering available

Air conditioning

Natural lighting

Lecture theatres

Breakout rooms

Reception areas

AV & Technical

Digital Projectors

Large Screens

PA System

Wireless Microphones

High-Speed Wi-Fi

Flip Charts

Whiteboards

Video Conferencing Equipment

Ideal For

ConferencesAcademic SeminarsBusiness MeetingsTraining WorkshopsGraduationsCorporate Events

Location & Access

University of Northumbria at Newcastle, Coach Lane Campus, Newcastle upon Tyne NE7 7XA

Accessible by Metro: Ilford Road Metro station (1.2km). Regular bus services connect to Newcastle city centre. Newcastle Central Station 4km away. Newcastle Airport 12km.

Free on-site parking available. Over 200 spaces including disabled parking bays.

Wheelchair accessible