Newcastle and Angel of the North

LUU HOSTED

DATE: 26th September 2026

START TIME: 8:45am

FINISH TIME: 6:45pm

VENUE NAME: Meet at the Parkinson Steps

ADDRESS: 162A Woodhouse Ln, Woodhouse, Leeds LS2 9HB https://www.luu.ac.uk/wayfinding/

TICKET CAPACITY: 100

COST: £26 + £1 booking fee

Visit the city of Newcastle upon Tyne, a vibrant destination along the River Tyne known for its rich history and lively atmosphere. Explore its world-class culture, award-winning dining, and stunning architecture, all infused with the famous Geordie spirit. Our itinerary also includes a stop at the Angel of the North, a remarkable sculpture recognized as the largest angel artwork in the world, symbolizing the region's heritage. 

Meet at the Parkinson Building steps at 8:45am to depart at 9am. 

This trip is not guided, once we reach Newcastle, you are free to explore the city on your own.   

An email will be sent out at least 1 day before the trip detailing the official travel itinerary and a list of recommended places to visit within the town.

We will be arriving back in Leeds at approximately 6:45 pm (depending on traffic).

Ticket includes direct transport to Angel of the North and Newcastle and a direct return back to Leeds via a private coach hire.

The coaches will have a toilet on board and passengers will be fellow University of Leeds students. 

A trip leader will be present for the trip and they will be your first point of contact on the day.

If you are late during pick up/drop off, there will be a phone number available - which will be emailed to you- for you to contact the trip leader on the day so they can inform the coaches to wait for you.

Please be aware, the coaches can only wait for a maximum of 10 minutes IF the trip leader has been informed.

Pick-up/drop-off will be at Parkinson Steps.

All tickets are non-refundable.

For any questions or enquiries please contact events@luu.ac.uk 

Accessibility 

Parking: YES. Free parking is available on campus on the weekend for students but you must register your vehicle in advance. Further information can be found here: Student Parking - Estates and Facilities. If you are a student and require Blue Badge parking, you can apply for a permit free of charge. For more information, please contact the Car Parking Team at carparking@leeds.ac.uk.

Public Transport: LUU can be accessed via many bus routes in the city. You can use the following website to help you plan your journey: Plan your journey | First Bus. We are also around 20 minutes' walk from the Leeds train station. 

Wheelchair Access: Unfortunately, the coach is not wheelchair accessible. Please contact events@luu.ac.uk if you need further support.   

Step-free Access: NO

Accessible Toilets: NO. The coach will have a toilet available, but it will not be accessible. 

Lift Access: NO

Seating: YES

Flexible Seating: NO

Quiet Space: NO

Sensory Adjustment: NO

Noise Level: Average 

Is alcohol being served at this event? NO

Are soft drinks and non-alcoholic options available? NO