FAQs
Opening Times 2024
Saturday May 4th: 10am-6pm
Sunday May 5th: 10am-6pm
Monday May 6th: 10am-6pm
(markets may close from 5pm)
Getting Here & Parking
Where possible, we recommend using Public Transport to travel to the event.
By Metro:
Jesmond station is a 14 minute walk from the event site.
Haymarket station: 16 minute walk from the event site.
By Bus:
Bus stops are a 2 minute walk from the event site on Great North Road.
By Taxi:
If travelling by Taxi please ask your driver to drop you off/pick you up at the Taxi Rank on Park Terrace NE1 7RX
By Car:
We recommend travelling via public transport wherever possible. If travelling by car we recommend parking in one of the city’s multi-storey car parks. There is NOvcar park available at the event site.
Traders & Production:
Trader & production access is to be announced in due course.
Disabled Access
Overview: Disabled access toilets are available on site, and the festivals are predominantly on flat grassland.
Transport: Unfortunately we are not able to provide a car park at this event site. If you are being dropped off at the event, please ask your driver to drop you off/pick you up at the Taxi Rank on Park Terrace NE1 7RX
We aim to provide a festival environment that is welcoming and inclusive of all abilities, including hidden disabilities. If you have any questions or suggestions for the festival team, please contact us at info@newcastlefoodanddrinkfestival.com
Dogs
Dogs are very welcome! We just ask for them to be kept on a lead and any mess to be cleaned up, as well as being mindful of other attendees and their pets.
FAQ: Exhibition Park
Is parking available? Unfortunately we are not permitted to provide a car park at this location due to land restrictions. We recommend travelling via public transport wherever possible.
Is the festival covered? Parts of the festival are covered, but please bring appropriate clothing, sun block and umbrellas.
Can I bring my own furniture? Yes, folding chairs, tables etc are most welcome. Please take these home with you when you leave.
Do you have camping? Unfortunately attendee camping is not permitted on site.
Can I bring my own food and drink? Outside food and drink is not permitted on site, with the exceptions of water & baby food.
Can we leave the festival and come back in? Yes – please make sure you obtain a stamp/wristband from the entrance, otherwise you will not be permitted to re-enter.
Can I buy tickets on the day? Yes, provided that tickets have not sold out online. We highly recommend checking our ticket sales page before travelling to the event as numbers are strictly limited.
Do you have carer tickets? Carers go free with a purchased child or adult ticket. Just show your ID at the entrance.
Where in Exhibition Pak is the festival? The festival will take place on the grassland area over the lake from Wylam Brewery.
