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Community Centre & Conference Venue

The Riverside Centre

North Shields, North East England — NE30 1QQ

250

Max Capacity

FROM

£40

Per Day

4.3

49 reviews

Room Layouts

About This Venue

The Riverside Centre is a vibrant multi-purpose community venue located on Northumberland Street in North Shields, Tyne and Wear. This well-established facility offers comprehensive meeting and event spaces with capacity for up to 250 delegates across multiple flexible rooms and halls. The centre features modern amenities including AV equipment, complimentary WiFi, and professional event coordination services. Situated in the heart of North Shields with easy access to the Tyne waterfront and Newcastle city centre, the venue provides an ideal location for conferences, training events, community gatherings, and private functions. The centre combines affordable community-focused pricing with professional facilities, offering various room configurations, catering services, and ample parking. With its commitment to serving the local community and providing accessible event spaces, The Riverside Centre delivers excellent value for corporate meetings, workshops, exhibitions, and social events in the North East.

Room Capacities

theatre

200

boardroom

classroom

120

u shape

cabaret

100

reception

250

dining

150

banquet

120

Pricing

Day rates from £40

Community centre pricing. Day rates from £40 including basic refreshments. Room hire from £30 per hour. Full day packages available. Catering can be arranged at additional cost. Discounts for regular bookings, charities, and local organizations.

Features & Amenities

Free WiFi

AV Equipment

On-site Parking

Accessible

Catering Services

Multiple Room Sizes

Natural Light

Flexible Layouts

Community Focused

Affordable Pricing

Kitchen Facilities

WiFi

Catering Available

Wheelchair Accessible

AV & Technical

Projector

Screen

PA System

Microphones

Wi-Fi

Flip Charts

Laptop Connection

Ideal For

ConferencesCommunity EventsTraining WorkshopsCorporate MeetingsSeminarsExhibitions

Location & Access

Northumberland Street, North Shields NE30 1QQ

North Shields Metro station 0.3 miles away on Tyne and Wear Metro Yellow line with direct services to Newcastle and Gateshead. Regular bus services including Arriva and Go North East routes. Ferry connections across River Tyne. Newcastle Airport 12 miles.

Free on-site parking for 40 cars. Additional public parking nearby including North Shields town centre car parks. Street parking available on surrounding roads.

Wheelchair accessible