Why Visit?

The Essence of Christmas

Experience the very best in Christmas shopping at the largest event of its kind in the region.

An inspirational event with over 300 stands showcasing food, arts & crafts and a shopping mall and the NEW Christmas Village featuring a wide range of unique products and stunning gifts for Christmas.

Take advantage of the numerous bars, restaurants and cafés throughout the exhibition to take a well earned break from shopping.

Enjoy food demonstrations from some of the very best chefs from around the region.

Keep the family entertained and enjoy a wide variety of special activities and entertainments throughout the event.

 

Plan your trip

 

By Road
Newcastle: 10 minutes (3 miles)
York: 2.5 hours
London: 4.5 hours
Edinburgh: 2 hours

The Gosforth Park Racecourse can be reached via the A1 north of Newcastle; follow the brown and white tourist boards bearing a horse and rider from the A1, A19 and main approach roads to the city. There is ample free parking and drop off points near the entrance.

By Plane
Newcastle International Airport is 10 minutes by taxi from Newcastle Racecourse with regular flights by BA, Flybe, Eastern Airways and easyJet.
For national and international plane routes visit www.newcastle-airport-guide.co.uk or call +44 (0)870 122 1488.
Durham Tees Valley Airport is 35 miles south of Newcastle with regular flights by bmi, Eastern Airways, KLM and Ryanair.
For passenger flight information visit www.durhamteesvalleyairport.com or call +44 (0)1325 332811.
Helicopters may land at the course with prior permission from the racecourse management and air traffic control.

By Rail
Newcastle Central Station is 15 minutes by taxi from the exhibition venue and is also linked to the Metro system.
There are regular trains from London, York, Leeds, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Durham and Carlisle.
For train information visit www.nationalrail.co.uk or call +44 (0)8457 484950.

By Bus
Visit www.traveline.org.uk for local and national bus times and routes.

Places to Stay

Newcastle upon Tyne:

Copthorne Hotel Newcastle, The Close, Quayside, NE1 3RT. 0191 222 0333

Jesmond Dene House, Jesmond Dene Road, NE2 2EY. 0191 212 3000

Malmaison, Quayside, NE1 3DX. 0191 245 5000

Vermont, Castle Garth (off St Nicholas Street), NE1 1RQ. 0191 233 1010

Jurys Inn, St James Gate, Scotswood Road, NE4 7JH. 0191 201 4400

New Northumbria, 61-73 Osborne Road, Jesmond, NE2 2AN. 0191 281 4961

Waterside, 48-52 Sandhill, Quayside, NE1 3JF. 0191 230 0111

Express by Holiday Inn, Waterloo Square, St James Boulevard, NE1 4DN. 0870 428 1488

Premier Travel Inn, City Road, Quayside, NE1 2 AN. 0191 232 6533

Gosforth:

Newcastle Marriott Hotel, Gosforth Park, High Gosforth Park, NE3 5HN. 0870 400 7288

Seaton Burn:

Horton Grange, NE13 6BU. 01661 860686

Cobalt Business Park:

Village Hotel and Leisure Club, NE27 0BY. 0191 270 1414

Newcastle Airport:

Premier Travel Inn, Ponteland Road, Prestwick, NE20 9DB. 01661 825040