Newcastle upon Tyne
🏟️ Address: Utilita Arena Newcastle, Arena Way, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 7NA, United Kingdom Directions in Google Maps
The Utilita Arena Newcastle easily accessible by car, taxi, bus, and rail services.
Car is a popular mode of transport as the arena is only 3 minutes from the A1 North - South route. Take the A184 signposted 'City Centre', then follow the A189 over the Redheugh Bridge. When in the vicinity of the Arena, follow the signs to the appropriate car parks.
Below you can find general information on travel and parking for Utilita Arena Newcastle. Individual events may have additional/restricted services available, and so we recommend clicking through to the event and viewing the Travel & Parking tab for event-specific information.
There are over 600 convenient Official Car Park spaces available on site at the rear of the building that offer CCTV cameras and regular security patrols. Options for event parking include:
Alternatively, when the Car Park is full, we recommend using the NCP Car Park located next to the Arena, with its entrance on Redheugh Bridge Road.
The usual fee to park your car for an event is from £7 (pricing is subject to change).
Cars with wheelchair patrons can park at the Arena subject to availability on a first come first served basis. Pre-booking is not available.
Taxis can drop off and pick up on Railway Street before and after events. There is also a taxi rank at Central Station.
Buses from Hexham, Stanley, Consett, and many parts of Gateshead and Newcastle all stop at Central Station. Eldon Square and Haymarket Bus Stations are approximately 1.5 km (18 min) from Newcastle Arena.
Many local bus services, Tyne & Wear Metro, and rail services stop at Central Station, which is only around 1.0 km (12 min) metres away from the Arena.
Newcastle Central Train Station, situated on Neville Street is around a 1.2 km (14 min) walk from Utilita Arena Newcastle providing connections to the local Metro Service. Newcastle Central Station is the busiest station on the East Coast Main Line service connecting people to regional and national destinations including Newcastle international Airport.
Newcastle is a pretty affordable city to visit, meaning it’s easy to find cheap and cheerful accommodation if that’s what you prefer. However, as Newcastle is not a glamorous city, don’t expect to find too many high-end hotels.
Ticket holders are strictly prohibited from bringing into the Arena any food or beverages. Diabetic food is allowed in the venue. We ask people to make themselves known if necessary to the venue security team to assist with any accessibility needs. (please note production can request decant of bottles)
There are unisex toilets located conveniently throughout the arena.
Utilita Arena Newcastle has a capacity of approximately 11,000. However, the capacity does differ between events depending on the seating configuration.
Arena Way, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 7NA, United Kingdom.
