APACT '12 Conference venue

APACT 12 will take place at the Hilton Newcastle Gateshead Hotel which is a magnificant hotel boasting every modern feature and facility. Set on the banks of the River Tyne, the hotel offers breathtaking views of the river and iconic
Tyne Bridge.

Newcastle and the Gateshead area have a rich scientific and industrial heritage, and is an ideal location for a scientific conference. Accessibility is second to none.

The Hilton Newcastle Gateshead Hotel is situated at the heart of Newcastle, just 10 minutes walk from the centre, within easy reach of all major motorway networks and the airport. There is also ample on-site parking. All bedrooms are of a high standard and include high speed internet access. The LivingWell health club has a heated indoor pool and Quayside Beauty Spa.

The Newcastle Gateshead quayside area is spectacular day and night with its mix of bars, restaurants and iconic landmarks such as the Gateshead Millennium Bridge and The Sage Gateshead. Newcastle Gateshead is also a world-class destination for theatre with Live Theatre, Northern Stage and Theatre Royal Newcastle providing everything from new writing, contemporary classics and West End musicals.

A short distance from the city is the stunning North East coast. Its award winning Blue Flag beaches boast the best surf outside of Cornwall and are the perfect location for more leisurely outdoor pursuits and traditional seaside attractions. Fine dining, late night-shopping and year-round festivals and events make Newcastle Gateshead more than just a conference destination.

Linked by seven iconic bridges, Newcastle and Gateshead form a cultural hub that is home to such wonders like the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art, The Life Science Centre and of course, the iconic Angel of the North.

Travel to the Hilton Hotel

Air: Newcastle Airport is approximately 25 minutes drive. Alternatively take the Metro to Gateshead Station. Journey time is approximately 25 minutes, frequency is every 12-15 minutes, starting point Airport Metro Station.

Road: Easily accessible from the A1.

Rail: Approximately 5-10 minutes in a taxi from Newcastle Central Station.