St James’ Park
Located in the vibrant heart of Newcastle upon Tyne, St. James’ Park is the iconic home of Newcastle United Football Club. With excellent local and national transport links, onsite parking for 100 vehicles, and 4 electric charging points, St. James’ Park is the perfect venue for your conference needs. Featuring 12 adaptable function suites and 100 Executive Boxes, St. James’ Park caters to events ranging from intimate meetings for 2 to grand gatherings for up to 900 delegates.
The Barrack Suite, named after one of the surrounding roads, can host conferences for up to 900 in a theatre-style setup or a dinner dance for 400, complete with a built-in dance floor and stage. This suite also includes an event bar, public conveniences, and repeater screens for large events.
The Moncur Suite, named in honor of the legendary Bobby Moncur, and the Heroes Club can each accommodate up to 250 attendees in a theatre-style setup or 200 with a dance floor. Both rooms benefit from natural daylight and air conditioning.
The Four Corners Suite, situated on the second floor, offers natural daylight and can host up to 80 guests in a theatre or cabaret style. This suite includes a built-in buffet station, making it ideal for meetings, conferences, or private dinners.
The Magpie Suite, located on the 6th floor, provides stunning views of the football pitch and stands, which hold 52,000 fans on match days. This suite can accommodate 80 guests in a cabaret setup or 180 for a dinner and dance.
The Sir Bobby Robson Suite, named after the beloved former manager, is on the second floor and can host 100 guests in a theatre-style setup or 80 in a cabaret style. This suite is also a popular choice for weddings.
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St James’ Park has 5 rooms. The largest, Barrack Suite, holds up to 900 guests seated or 900 standing.
- Barrack Suite400-900 seated900 standing
- Moncur Suite200-250 seated250 standing
- Four Corners Suite80 seated
- Magpie Suite80-180 seated180 standing
- Bobby Robson Suite80-100 seated100 standing
Travel Information
St James (about 3 min walk)
Monument (about 10 min walk)
Newcastle (about 13 min walk)
Manors (about 19 min walk)
Getting to St James’ Park by public transport
In Newcastle, St James’ Park is about 3 minutes' walk from St James (metro) and about 10 minutes from Monument (metro). Walking times are estimates.
Getting to St James’ Park by car
For sat nav, use the postcode NE1 4ST.
Getting to St James’ Park by air
The nearest major airports are Newcastle (about 5.1 miles away) and Teesside International (about 33 miles away). Distances are in a straight line, so the road journey will be longer.
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