How to Get Here

Above: Northumbria University's new Law / Newcastle Business School building, venue for EPDE07

The following links will take you to maps and directions for travel to Northumbria University at Newcastle upon Tyne. If you have any problems or questions about travelling to the University, please Contact Us.

>> Map of Northumbria University campus
>> Map of route to Newcastle upon Tyne
>> Walking maps for central NewcastleGateshead (Northumbria University situated in reference square E2)

Accommodation

>> Link to Accommodation and Travel Bookings for EPDE07 Delegates

Useful Information for Visitors

>> NewcastleGateshead information centre
>> Newcastle upon Tyne tourist information
>> Webcast of NewcastleGateshead Quayside

*** EPDE07 Delegates can register from mid-afternoon on Wednesday 12th Sept at the Guildhall on Newcastle Quayside, and there will also be a free guided tour of the Millennium and Swing Bridges. ***

Delegates may also be interested to know that the QE2 cruise ship will sail into the Port of Tyne on Sunday 16th September 2007 at 1600 and leave port at 1800 Monday 17th September 2007, so please feel free to extend your stay for a few more days!

For more information, please visit: Cruise Tourism

Swing Bridge

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The Swing Bridge over the River Tyne connects Gateshead and Newcastle upon Tyne, between the Tyne Bridge and the High Level Bridge. The hydraulic power to move the bridge is derived from electrically driven pumps. This feeds a hydraulic accumulator sunk into a shaft on the side of the river, the water is then released under pressure which runs the machinery to turn the bridge. The mechanism used for this is still the same machinery originally installed by Armstrong. It has an 85.7 metre cantilevered span with a central axis of rotation able to move through 360 degrees to allow vessels to pass on either side of it. The previous bridge on the site was demolished in 1868 to enable larger ships to move upstream to William Armstrong's works. The hydraulic Swing Bridge was designed and paid for by Armstrong, with work beginning in 1873. It was first used for road traffic on 15 June 1876 and opened for river traffic on 17th July 1876. The Swing Bridge stands on the site of the Old Tyne Bridges of 1270 and 1781, and probably of the Roman Pons Aelius.

Millennium Bridge

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The Gateshead Millennium Bridge is a foot and cycle bridge spanning the River Tyne in England between Gateshead on the south bank, and Newcastle upon Tyne on the north bank. The award-winning structure was conceived by architects Wilkinson Eyre, with structural engineers Gifford and Partners. The bridge was lifted into place in one piece by the Asian Hercules II, one of the world's largest floating cranes, on 20 November 2000. It was opened to the public on 17 September 2001. The bridge, which cost £22m to build, was part funded by the Millennium Commission and European Regional Development Fund. For more information on the Millennium Bridge, go to the Downloads section for technical information on the design and construction.

Costs: GBP £22 million
Weight: 850 tons
Height: 50m
Width: 126m
Opens in: 270 seconds

Guildhall

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Grade 1 listed building 1655. Once a meeting place and Court House of the Merchants Guilds of the City. First floor stood the meeting rooms and Great Hall, magnificently adorned with the original plaques of the Cities guild of Craftsmen.

Pitcher & Piano

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Found in the city's distinctive Quayside quarter, Pitcher & Piano Newcastle is a focal point for great food and drinks and friendly service. Floor to ceiling windows offer breathtaking views of the River Tyne and the bar is situated next to the Millennium Bridge. Delegates are welcome to meet at the bar for drinks before the evening cruise along the River Tyne.

River Tyne Cruise

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Your private hire includes a 3 hour cruise along the Tyne, plus a further 30 minutes for boarding at Newcastle Quayside. The Pride of the Tyne is a modern boat which can accommodate up to 240 passengers. There is a below deck bar The Admiral's Locker, a main saloon and an upper deck. Both the Admiral's Locker and the main saloon are heated and all areas have seats.