Spectator Information
Aviva British Grand Prix,
Gateshead, Sunday 31st August
Gateshead International Stadium
Neilson Road,
Gateshead,
Tyne and Wear,
NE10 0EF
Venue contact number: 0191 433 5700
General enquiries: 0191 433 6900
Email: events@gateshead.gov.uk
Wheelchair/ disabled seating enquiries & tickets: 0191 433 6909
Doors Open - 12:30
Event Times - 14:30 – 17:30
Car Parking/ transport - All travel and parking information will be sent with the tickets.
There will be activities available before the event starts, so to avoid any delays or congestion please arrive early.
Directions to Gateshead International Stadium
Situated on the A184 (Felling bypass), it has excellent travel links via rail, air and road and is easily accessed by a variety of methods.
By Air
The nearest airport is Newcastle Airport.
Travel from Newcastle Airport to Gateshead International Stadium and vice versa via the Tyne and Wear Metro System.
By Car
Gateshead International Stadium is signposted from major roads in the area.
From the North - follow the A1 until the turn off for the A184 (Gateshead Town Centre). Keep following the A184 until you come to Gateshead International Stadium on the left hand side.
From the South - follow the A1 until the turn off for the A167 (Gateshead South). You will pass the Angel of the North on your left hand side. Keep going until you come to a large roundabout with a right turn for the A184. Turn right and keep following the A184 until you come to Gateshead International Stadium on the left hand side.
From the West – follow the A69 until you meet the A1. From there follow the directions as from the north.
From the East – follow the A19 until you reach Whitemare Pool roundabout and then turn on to the A184 (Gateshead). Continue on the A184 over Heworth roundabout and Gateshead International Stadium in on the right hand side.
From Newcastle Airport & Newcastle Central Station – follow the A167 North (over the Tyne Bridge) until you reach a roundabout with a left turn onto the A184. Follow the A184 until you come to Gateshead International Stadium on the left hand side.
By Rail
The nearest train station is Newcastle Central Station (East Coast Line)
Travel from Newcastle Central Station to Gateshead International Stadium and vice versa via the Tyne and Wear Metro System.
Alternatively, buses operate to Gateshead Interchange - see “By Bus”
By Bus
The following buses operate to and from Neilson Road/Old Fold Road bus stop. For further information telephone Traveline 0871 200 22 33.
From Gateshead Interchange: Service 93 (every 15 mins)
Heworth Interchange: Service 94 (every 15 mins)
From the stadium to Gateshead Interchange: Service 94 (every 15 mins)
From stadium to Heworth Interchange – Service 93 (every 15 mins)
By Metro
Gateshead Stadium Metro Station is 5 minutes walk from Gateshead International Stadium. A footpath leads from the Metro Station, through St. James housing estate to the stadium.
The Tyne and Wear Metro system has 57 stations throughout Newcastle, Gateshead, South Shields and Sunderland including Newcastle Airport, Newcastle Central Station and Sunderland Train Station. Metro trains to and from Gateshead Stadium Station run throughout this network on a daily basis at regular intervals. For further information telephone Traveline 0871 200 22 33.
Race Day Information
Food & refreshments:
Catering facilities will be available at the venue for spectators to buy food, snacks and drinks.
Pre-show & competitions:
There will be activities before the event starts, both inside and outside of the arena, which will include merchandise and exhibition area and opportunities to win prizes in crowd competitions.
Kids information:
Face painting
Autographs
Competitions
