An open event space with wooden tables and chairs beneath a glass skylight, hanging plants and staircases at Freight Island Newcastle.
An event space with communal wooden tables, mixed seating, hanging plants, pendant lights and an exposed industrial ceiling at Freight Island Newcastle.
A rooftop terrace with wooden tables, green chairs, colorful bar stools and glass roof structures overlooking the Newcastle skyline at Freight Island Newcastle.
A round wooden table set with bowls of olives, dips and garnished dishes, plus glasses and a bottle at Freight Island Newcastle.
A plated savory pie with mashed potatoes, peas and gravy beside a pie menu and Newcastle Brown Ale bottle at Freight Island Newcastle.
A wooden table holds plates of loaded nachos, tacos with salsa, lime wedges, and pale citrus drinks at Freight Island Newcastle.
Loaded nachos topped with melted cheese, salsa, beans and diced vegetables beside guacamole, lime and a Modelo beer on a wooden table at Freight Island Newcastle.
A plate of folded tacos topped with chopped tomato and onion, with a spoon adding black beans and lemon wedges on the table at Freight Island Newcastle.
Three pastries on glass plates, including a laminated croissant and almond-topped pastry, beside a green iced drink on a wooden table at Freight Island Newcastle.
A double cheeseburger with melted cheese, shredded lettuce and sauces on a black plate at Freight Island Newcastle.
A row of colorful cocktails and drinks in coupe, highball and tumbler glasses against a red backdrop at Freight Island Newcastle.

The Plant Room at Freight Island Newcastle

Function Room in an Event Venue
·
Private space
54 Newgate Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5RQ –
Newcastle City Centre
Up to 200
seats
Up to 500
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

A breathof fresh air, literally. The Plant Room brings the outdoors in, with a retractable roof, lush greenery, and city-wide views from our rooftop terrace. It’s available for full or partial hire, with adaptable layouts and communal seating options. We recommend it for your more low-key meetings, or belta office socials.

Removing the tables creates a large, versatile space that can be configured for exhibitor stands, trade exhibitions, networking zones and interactive experiences.

Capacity:

Seating: 200 │Standing: 500 │Outdoor terrace: 300

Prices

Monday
12:00 – 23:00
from £6000 hire fee + per person
Per session
12:00 – 23:00
from £6000 + £50 hire fee + per person
Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
12:00 – 23:00
from £6000 hire fee + per person
Per session
12:00 – 23:00
from £6000 + £50 hire fee + per person
Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
12:00 – 23:00
from £6000 hire fee + per person
Per session
12:00 – 23:00
from £6000 + £50 hire fee + per person
Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
12:00 – 23:00
from £6000 hire fee + per person
Per session
12:00 – 23:00
from £6000 + £50 hire fee + per person
Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
12:00 – 23:00
from £6000 hire fee + per person
Per session
12:00 – 23:00
from £6000 + £50 hire fee + per person
Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
12:00 – 23:00
from £6000 hire fee + per person
Per session
12:00 – 23:00
from £6000 + £50 hire fee + per person
Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
12:00 – 23:00
from £6000 hire fee + per person
Per session
12:00 – 23:00
from £6000 + £50 hire fee + per person
Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
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Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 500
  • Dining
    up to 200

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
European cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Projector
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Air conditioner
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Lighting equipment Professional lighting equipment for photography and filming
  • Backdrops Photography backdrops available
  • Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
  • Quiet space
  • Dance floor Dedicated dance floor area
  • Soundproof Soundproofed room for noise control
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Photo equipment
  • Unavailable: Video equipment
  • Unavailable: Greenscreen
  • Unavailable: Mirrors
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

  • Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
  • Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
  • Space has noise restriction after 23:00

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
  • Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
  • Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
  • Lift to all floors
  • Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
  • No wedding licence
  • No Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available

Age policy

Guests under 18 are not allowed after 18:00

Host rules

• No smoking in the building - we have a smoking area located on the outdoor terrace
• Damage to the space will result in extra charge
• No persons under 18 are permitted in the venue past 7.30pm Sunday-Friday, and 6pm on Saturdays

Cancellation policy: Custom

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About Freight Island Newcastle

Freight Island Newcastle is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

Location

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Meet your host

Shannon Thompson
Member of Tagvenue since September 2026
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