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A photograph of The Common Room's Wood Hall featuring colourful stained glass windows, wooden bookcases along the walls and balconies (some are open, so you can see some of the books), a large portrait hanging from the wall, and a large white statue of a man in the centre of the room.

Located in the centre of Newcastle, our spectacular Grade II* listed building is a versatile venue suitable for staging a broad range of events.

Combining historic character with modern facilities, our flexible event spaces can accommodate everything from meetings and training days to conferences, exhibitions, networking events and awards dinners, welcoming up to 350 guests across three floors.

With in house catering, AV support and live streaming capabilities, our experienced team will help deliver a seamless event from start to finish.

Every booking also supports our charitable work preserving and celebrating the North East’s engineering and industrial heritage.

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