Getting here
Exhibition Park, Claremont Road, Newcastle upon Tyne is accessible on foot, bicycle, public transport or car.
Exhibition Park is a short 15 minute walk from Haymarket Metro station and bus station in Newcastle upon Tyne
The main train station in Newcastle is Central Station and there is a Metro which travels regularly from Central Station to Haymarket Metro station. There is also a direct Metro from Newcastle International Airport to Haymarket Metro station.
For your safety, no vehicles are allowed onto the site apart from staff and emergency services. There is paid for parking on the Town Moor and nearby at Claremont Road, as well as within the city, though spaces are limited.
Parking
There is parking available on the Town Moor for £5 per day. There is a no leave and return policy i.e. if you leave the car park, then you will have to pay a re-entry fee. Postcode for parking is NE2 3NH
Toilets
We provide free outdoor toilet blocks that are attended regularly to ensure facilities are kept clean and functioning. Accessible toilets are available.
Wheelchair access
Exhibition Park is accessible for wheelchairs on the concrete paths.
Health and safety
We always have health and safety at the heart of Newcastle Mela. St. John’s Ambulance will be in attendance, we have a site office where you can come and talk to us if you need some urgent help and our official event staff will be available across the site to help where needed. You will be able to identify staff by their high visibility jackets and official badges.
If you are coming to the event with a big group of people or young children, it’s always best to make a rendezvous point where you can meet if you get lost from one another.
Dogs
You are welcome to bring your dog but we ask that you keep him or her on a lead at all times.
Address
Exhibition Park, Claremont Road, Newcastle upon Tyne