Try These Fabulous 5 Newcastle Venues for Hire

The gigantic range of Newcastle venues for hire play a key part in the north east fast becoming a heavyweight of conferences and events. And it’s not hard to see why.

“September (2024) proved to be the busiest month of the year to-date for conferencing in Newcastle and Gateshead” reported Conference News’s Adrian Pragnell in his article More than £3m boost for Newcastle and Gateshead in major month for conferences and events. “They welcomed more than 3,000 delegates from 16 events, with an estimated economic impact of over £3.3m - an increase of 188% compared to the same month last year.”

Not bad for a city famed for its banter, bridges, and brown ale!

There’s a real welcome here, and a killer combo of wow factor and wallet-friendly Newcastle venues for hire. Correspondingly, the city’s conference and event credentials are turning heads.

So, what’s on offer if you’re planning your next big thing in the Toon? Here’s our round-up of some of the top Newcastle venues for hire.

Dakota Hotel 

The new kid on the fashionable block opened in March 2025. And it’s striking interiors, quayside views and attentive service are already attracting attention. This boutique hotel delivers boutique level attention to detail when you’re looking for hipster yet high-end Newcastle venues for hire.

Why we love it:

• The striking Tyne Suite for events for up to 60 people

• Riverside setting = automatic upgrade for your event photos

• 118 plush bedrooms for delegates who fancy a lie-in after networking too hard

  
  

Delta Hotel by Marriott

Need comfy rooms and cracking conference facilities with an impressive swimming pool thrown in for a cheeky post-meet swim? Done. This phenomenal property has everything from luxe spa treatments to tech-ready meeting rooms, just a hop from central Newcastle.

Why we love it:

• Nine event rooms, largest for 400 delegates, plus eight flexible breakout spaces

• Awesome fitness centre, spa, and indoor pool (yes, please)

• Bags of character

The Glasshouse (formerly Sage)

Looking for a space with iconic architecture and a flexible layout for high-brow symposia or high-energy product launches? The Glasshouse has it all, including a view of the Tyne that makes PowerPoint presentations almost bearable!

Why we love it:

• Two auditoriums seating up to 1,640 people, 1,800m² of exhibition space,

plus breakout rooms for up to 330 people

• Bang on acoustics and AV tech

• Creative, sustainable catering

  
  

St James’ Park

The home of Newcastle United is a pitch perfect versatile events venue, for seminars with stadium views or mega-conferences for 1,000+ delegates. Newcastle’s iconic stadium brings all the drama (in a good way).

Why we love it:

• Vast range of function suites and private boxes from 2 to 1,000 delegates

• Easy access and ample parking

• Great for awards dinners, Christmas parties, AGMs, and anything deserving of a little fanfare

Vermont Hotel

Think elegant art deco glamour and 1930s charm wrapped up in one very photogenic package. It’s ideal for strategy meetings, gala dinners, or networking events with a glorious view of the Tyne Bridge. When you want optimum razzle dazzle and professional polish from the best Newcastle venues for hire, this could well be the one.

Why we love it:

• Central location near the historic Newcastle Castle

• Multiple event spaces for 12 to 220

• 101 beautiful bedroom where grand architecture and modern service converge

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