How to Find the Metro Radio Arena
Located on the banks of the river Tyne, Metro Radio Arena Newcastle is ten minutes away from Central Station and the Tyne and Wear Metro.
How to get there by Car or Coach
The Metro Radio Arena Newcastle is only 3 minutes from the A1 North - South route. Take the A184 signposted 'City Centre', then follow the A189 over the Redheugh Bridge. When in the vicinity of the Arena, follow the signs to the appropriate car parks.
Public Transport
Take local bus services or the Metro to Central Station and the Arena is approximately 5 minutes walk away.
There are two bus routes that go to Railway Street next to the arena:
- No 22 Goes from Market Street to the Arena, the last one is 6.25pm
- No 604 Goes from Eldon Square, the last one is 11.00pm
All public travel information is available from the Nexus website or Traveline on 0871 200 22 33.
Arena Event Car Parking
There are over 600 convenient Official Car Park spaces available on site at the rear of the building that offer;
- CCTV cameras
- Regular security patrols
Alternatively, when our Car Park is full, we recommend using the NCP Car Park located next to the Arena, with its entrance on Redheugh Bridge Road.
You may be able to book your car park place when you purchase your event tickets; we have a limited number of discounted spaces available saving £1 on the usual fee, available for certain concerts.
Cars with wheelchair patrons can park at the Arena subject to availability on a first come first served basis. Pre-booking is not available.
Car Park Day Time Season Ticket
Did you know you can purchase season tickets to enable you to park at the Arena during the day while at work? We have some very competitive rates available from one month to a full year, and employers can claim VAT back making it exceptional value. Check out the charges below!
Car Park season tickets are available for our secure CCTV car park as follows:
- Annual Day Parking Pass: £275
- Annual Renewal: £165
- 6 Month Parking Pass: £145
- 6 Month Renewal: £115
- 3 Month Pass: £85
- Month Pass: £49
- Week Pass: £14
- Day Pass: £5 (not applicable for parking during events, which are charged at a different rate)
Please print off and fill in the Application Form available below. Send the completed form into the Arena,
marked for the attention of Carrie Marshall, including a cheque for the relevant amount, or call Carrie Marshall
at the Arena on 0844 493 4567; alternatively pay at the security entrance (rear of Arena).
Please note this form is only to be used for day parking, for event parking, please see arena car parking above. Parking Application Form {Word}
Dropping Off & Picking Up
Dropping off can be made along Railway Street. You are advised to collect people from an area away from the Arena as it is likely that you will become involved in heavy traffic.
For many shows the road at the front of the building, Redheugh Bridge Road, will be closed for pedestrian safety and approach should be made via Pottery Lane from the east, or up Shot Factory Lane from Skinnerburn Road next to the river.
Taxis
Taxis can pick up on Railway Street/Arena Way before and after events. There is also a taxi rank at Central Station.