Our spaces

Wood Hall

Capacity: Up to 150

Our largest space, ideal for conferences and dining

Wood Hall is our largest and most impressive event space, offering a unique blend of heritage and modern functionality. Ideal for conferences, awards dinners, presentations and receptions, the room features integrated AV facilities, presentation screens and live streaming capabilities to help deliver a seamless event experience.

Lecture Theatre

Capacity: Up to 100

Ideal for seminars, lectures and presentations

Originally built to host pioneering lectures on engineering and industry, the Lecture Theatre remains one of The Common Room's most distinctive spaces. Combining historic character with modern facilities, it offers comfortable tiered seating, integrated projection and AV equipment, making it ideal for presentations, lectures, seminars, screenings and corporate events.

Stephenson Room

Capacity: Up to 50

A versatile room for meetings, dinners and conferences

Located on the second floor, The Stephenson Room is a versatile space boasting natural light. Part of a set of three rooms, it's ideal for events requiring additional space. Equipped also with modern amenities including a screen for presentations.

Map Room

Capacity: Up to 40

Ideal for stand alone meetings or breakout space

The Map Room provides a stylish and versatile backdrop for meetings, seminars, or as a breakout space when hired together with the Stephenson Room or Meeting Room. Equipped with modern amenities, including TVs for presentations, it offers a seamless experience for your event needs.

Meeting Room

Capacity: Up to 25

Perfect for a board meetings, or breakout space

The Meeting Room is complete with a catering facility and can be hired alone for smaller meetings, or in conjunction with the Stephenson and Map Rooms, offering a completely self-contained experience. Equipped with a wall mounted screen and sound bar for presentations.

Common questions

We are located right in the middle of the city, a 3 minute walk to Newcastle Central Station with connections to most major UK cities, there is also a local metro system and plenty of buses running from here too. There is a taxi rank just outside the building, and lots of parking options nearby.

We have a variety of hotels within walking distance. There are many restaurants and bars nearby too, including our very own Cafe Bar onsite.

Yes we do, our chefs work hard to create delicious menus including breakfast buffets, working lunches and sit down dining options. We are incredibly flexible if you’re looking for something a bit different.

Newcastle is a beautiful city, where you will find everything you need within walking distance; not to mention that famously friendly Geordie welcome!

We certainly do, all of our rooms are kitted out with top of the range facilities including screens and PA systems.  We can also offer high quality live streaming services should you choose to host part of your event virtually.

We work with local suppliers for something a little more bespoke and would be happy to discuss this with you.

How to book

Contact us now to enquire about our prices and availability.