The Common Room

The Common Room offers event planners a distinctive venue in Newcastle city centre, within the historic Neville Hall. Its Grade II* listed interiors bring a strong sense of place to conferences, meetings, training days, receptions, dinners, awards events and cultural gatherings. Wedding ceremonies and celebrations are also a featured part of the venue's offer, with licensed rooms and options for different sizes and styles of occasion.

Several spaces are available, from the grand Wood Hall for larger conferences and dinners to the Lecture Theatre for talks and presentations. Smaller rooms, including the Stephenson Room, Map Room and Meeting Room, can suit board meetings, seminars or breakout sessions. The venue can host events across its floors, with room capacities varying according to the space and layout.

Organisers can enquire about in-house catering, including breakfast, working lunches and seated dining. AV facilities include screens and PA systems, while live-streaming support is available for events with remote participants. The team can discuss room arrangements, availability and event requirements directly, and the building may be hired exclusively for some occasions.

For weddings, the setting combines historic architecture with practical arrangements for ceremonies, dining and evening celebrations. Selected rooms are licensed for civil ceremonies and partnerships, and catering, drinks packages and bar service are available. The central location is a short walk from Newcastle Central Station, with public transport, taxis and nearby parking options making it accessible for guests. Venue hire also supports the organisation's heritage and archive work.