O2 City Hall Newcastle

By car:
Accessible (disabled) parking There are two carparks located five minutes away from City Hall. Accessible parking bays are available within John Dobson Street NCP carpark. There are also reserved parking spaces for blue badge holders on Northumberland Road.

By bus:
Numerous buses stop at or near the City Hall from John Dobson Street and Sandyford Road. The Haymarket bus station is within five minutes of the City Hall.

By metro:
The Haymarket metro station is situated within a five minute walk from the City Hall. Exit the station right onto Northumberland Street. Continue ahead turning left onto Northumberland Road, continue straight ahead at the junction with John Dobson Street, the City Hall is on the left.

By taxi:
There is a taxi rank situated on Northumberland Road. Exiting right out of the building onto Northumberland Road and the taxi rank is situated on the left hand side of Northumberland Road beyond John Dobson Street.

Access Statement:
The City Hall has 6 seating areas available for every show for wheelchair users. It is necessary for wheelchair seating to be booked in advance.via the Venue box office on 0191 2778030.

Any customer booking a wheelchair seat will receive comprehensive information on access to the City Hall and it?s facilities when booking. Access to the box office is via College Street and is fully accessible.

There is no access to the Concert Bar and refreshment area for wheelchair users. Where customers are unable to access these areas due to ambulatory difficulties, a drinks service is provided by the City Hall. Members of staff are available and can take drink orders and arrange for then to be brought to the foyer/auditorium, on request.

There is no lift access to the balcony.