Visit GNCCF Newcastle

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Entrance fees

General Admission             £7 Advance (Eventbrite fees apply) : £8.50 on the door

General Concession*          £6 Advance (Eventbrite fees apply) : £7.50 on the door

Private View (PV)               £11 Advance (Eventbrite fees apply) : £13 on the door

                                        (includes a glass of wine, subject to availability)  

Multi-visits inc PV               £20 Advance (Eventbrite fees apply) : £25 on the door

Companions/Carers            FREE (will need to book complimentary ticket on Eventbrite)

* Concessions includes 16-18 yr olds, students with ID card and those on benefits.

**Children under 16 free with accompanying parent/carer and do not need a ticket.

Students visiting with a large group and accompanied by a teacher will be liable to pay the concessionary rate even if they are u16.

Private View Evening 

Friday 20th June                18.30-21.00

Join us for an exclusive opportunity to browse and shop from over 100 talented makers and artists in a more leisurely, social setting.
Your ticket includes a complimentary glass of wine to enjoy as you explore an exceptional selection of contemporary craft and art.

The café and bar will be open throughout the evening, making it the perfect way to spend an inspiring Friday night with friends.

If you have received an invite to the Private View by post or email you will need to redeem your complimentary ticket invite via the buy ticket link above and enter the promotional code. If you have received a hard copy invitation, please complete your email details.

Note: We are moving away from paper invites in future so be sure to register your details so that we can continue to send your invites in the future.

 

 

 

 

Great Northern Contemporary Craft & Art Fair 20-22 June 2025 

 Newcastle upon Tyne

 Venue:

Sport Central, Northumbria University, Northumberland Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8ST ( Note this is access for pedestrians. Park in any city centre carpark)

Opening Times 

Private View:

Friday 20 June                  18.30-21.00

General Opening:                                                          

Friday 20 June                  10.00-17.00 

Saturday 21 June              10.00-17.00

Sunday 22 June                10.00-16.00  

Cafe

There is an on-site licensed café selling delicious lunches, snacks and drinks; featuring artisan sandwiches, salads, hot dishes and cakes.

Accessibility at the venue

The venue is fully accessible. For all details visit: https://www.accessable.co.uk/northumbria-university/access-guides/sport-central

Credit Card Facilities/Cash Machines

Most makers have their own credit card terminals. There are several cash machines within a short walking distance of the venue.

Cloakroom

There will be a cloakroom for which there will be a charge of £1 per item. All articles are left at the owners risk and Great Northern Events NW Ltd accepts no responsibility for loss, theft or damage to property left in the cloakroom.

Pushchairs/baby changing

Baby changing facilities on site. There will be ample aisle space for pushchairs but there will be a trolley park.  

Is the event family-friendly?

We welcome families with children but children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Children under 16 get in free if accompanied by an adult. Children coming alone- or in a larger school/college group - will need to buy a concessionary ticket. Please note that the event has many expensive and breakable objects, so children must be kept under a watchful eye as all breakages will need to be paid for.

The GNCCF is a shopping event but there will be makers demonstrating their craft at certain times during the day.

Code of Conduct

We ask you to join us in creating a positive environment and atmosphere, where everyone is welcomed, accepted and has a fantastic fair experience.

We do not tolerate any discriminatory behaviour, bullying or harassment including any form of racism, homophobia, Islamophobia, antisemitism and sexism. Such behaviour may include hostile or abusive comments or intimidating actions.

Failure to comply with the Code of Conduct could result in you being asked to leave the event without a refund.

If you see or hear such behaviour at one of our events, please talk to an organiser.

GNCCF Newcastle 20-22 June 2025

Our new summer event takes place at Sports Central at Northumbria University on Northumberland Road NE1 8ST.

We advise you to download the What3words app to easy navigate to the venue on foot or by car.

On foot:

Sat nav for pedestrian access is NE1 8ST. Follow the AA signs from Haymarket.

This is a five minute walk from the Haymarket Metro Station and the city's main shopping thoroughfare, Northumberland Street.

What3words for the Fair Entrance is: tulip.flip.deaf

By car:

AA signs will direct you to the city centre. 

Nearest Car Park is Lipman Car park satnav NE1 8SU. What3words origin.junior.sculpture. You will then need to walk to front of Sport Central to acesss.  Front entrance what3words is tulip.flip.deaf

Other city centre car parks all within close walking distance are:

The venue is well-served by public transport. The nearest Metro station is Haymarket. For more details on using local services see www.nexus.org.uk

Accessibility at the venue

The venue is fully accessible. For all details visit: https://www.accessable.co.uk/northumbria-university/access-guides/sport-central

 

If you are planning to bring a group of ten or more to the fair please note the following rules apply:

Organisers must be contacted in advance HERE with planned date and time of visit and numbers attending. To prevent overcrowding all groups will be given a timed entry.

For large groups, advance payment may be required. This will reduce visitor queues on the day, and enable us to fast track your entry to the fair. All visitors are wrist-banded and reception will have your party's wristbands set aside.

School/college Groups

Students u16 visiting as part of a school group and accompanied by a staff member will be liable for the concessionary rate.

We are happy to invoice schools for the cost of bringing a group so your school/college can pay by direct transfer.  Please email us HERE with student numbers and details of who we should send the invoice to. (We will be happy to refund you the difference if some of your party pull out.  If this is the case please inform reception when you arrive of the number of drop outs and amount to be refunded.  We will reimburse you AFTER the show. No refunds can be given on the day).

if you have more students than you have paid in advance for you will need to pay for these on the door.

For those visiting Manchester, the award-winning Whitworth gallery is five minutes walk away, should you wish to include this in your trip.

Guidelines for Student Groups  

Whilst student groups are welcomed they must ensure that the following guidelines are adhered to throughout their visit:

• Larger groups to split into smaller groups of 5 or less when browsing the fair to prevent congestion around stands and in aisles

• Exhibitor business cards should not be collected routinely. All contact details are available from the website. www.greatnorthernevents.co.uk

• Our fairs are primarily selling events and exhibitors are there to sell work. We ask that students respect this fact. Most exhibitors are happy to answer questions but students are requested to give priority to buyers. Please ask permission from exhibitors for permission to take photographs or video of work.

• The café seating area is for visitors who have purchased refreshments from the cafe; we politely ask that students do not monopolise the seating area here. We reserve the right to ask visitors eating packed lunches in this area to move elsewhere.  You will be allowed to leave the show and return, so your students can use cafes outside in the venue.

Code of Conduct

We ask you to join us in creating a positive environment and atmosphere, where everyone is welcomed, accepted and has a fantastic fair experience.

We do not tolerate any discriminatory behaviour, bullying or harassment including any form of racism, homophobia, Islamophobia, antisemitism and sexism. Such behaviour may include hostile or abusive comments or intimidating actions.

Failure to comply with the Code of Conduct could result in you being asked to leave the event without a refund.

If you see or hear such behaviour at one of our events, please talk to an organiser.

 

 

In addition to our award-winning fairs, we carry out maker development workshops supporting makers to develop their small businesses and practices. 

We also have a well established outreach programme, delivering free high quality craft workshops, led by GNCCF exhibitors, to people living with mental and physical health problems, the homeless, asylum seekers and refugees, and longterm unemployed. Our outreach work brings many mental health benefits to the participants, giving them the opportunity to learn new skills and make things they are proud of. 

We are currently partnering with: The Oasis Centre, a community charity in Gorton East Manchester.  Previous partners include Progress Schools, teaching craft skills to teenagers struggling with mainstream education and the Manchester Settlement, working with disadvanataged communities.

Please support our work. Donate here. 

Thank-you.