Living Streets
4th Floor MEA House
Ellison Place
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 8XS
Telephone: 0191 447 8765
Email:
Come and visit us
The information provided below is meant as a guide. For further information and help planning your journey please visit the Go Smarter website:
Access
The office has step-free access, an accessible lift and toilets.
Map of MEA House including Monument and Haymarket Metro stations, and Newcastle Central Rail Station.
Walking
From Monument Metro station (about 5 minutes)
Take the exit for Northumberland Street. Walk along Blackett Street for 80m or so, before turning left onto Northumberland Street. Continue up Northumberland Street. After about 100 metres, turn right onto Saville Row. At the end of Saville Row, cross John Dobson Street (2 pelican crossings) onto Durant Road. Continue straight ahead, across College Street. The entrance to MEA House is signed on the right hand side. Pass under the bridge and cross the road to access the main entrance.
From Newcastle Central Station (about 15 minutes)
Exit the station from the main front entrance (opposite Thistle Hotel). Turn right and walk along Neville Street for 50m. Cross over onto Grainger Street and head north along Grainger Street for 1km. When you reach Grey’s Monument, turn right and continue along Blackett Street. After 80m or so, turn left onto Northumberland Street. Continue up Northumberland Street. After about 100 metres, turn right onto Saville Row. At the end of Saville Row, cross John Dobson Street (2 pelican crossings) onto Durant Road. Continue straight ahead, across College Street. The entrance to MEA House is signed on the right hand side. Pass under the bridge and cross the road to access the main entrance.
From Grainger Town multi-story car park (about 20 minutes)
Exit onto St James’ Boulevard and turn right. Walk north along St James’ Boulevard for about 400m. Turn right onto Gallowgate and continue for 100m. Cross St Andrew’s Street and continue along Gallowgate for 175m. Cross Newgate Street and after 250m continue onto Blackett Street. Grey’s Monument will be on your right. After 80m or so, turn left onto Northumberland Street. Continue up Northumberland Street. After about 100 metres, turn right onto Saville Row. At the end of Saville Row, cross John Dobson Street (2 pelican crossings) onto Durant Road. Continue straight ahead, across College Street. The entrance to MEA House is signed on the right hand side. Pass under the bridge and cross the road to access the main entrance.
Cycle parking
Cycle parking is available outside the front entrance of MEA House to the right of the main entrance. Bicycles are left at their owner’s risk.
Public Transport
You can get to our office from a range of metro stations and Newcastle Central train station:
- Haymarket
- Monument
- Newcastle Central Station
*For directions from these see the walking section.
Buses
The nearest accessible bus stops to the office are located at Monument Market Street or Haymarket John Dobson Street.
- Route 1 (Stagecoach) goes via Newcastle Central Station, drop off at Haymarket John Dobson Street
- Route 22 (Stagecoach) goes via Newcastle Central Station, drop off at Monument Market Street.
Please be aware that the bus stops may not have seating facilities or shelter.
Driving
We have no designated parking at the office. The nearest accessible public parking is available at the following locations:
Location / Postcode / No. spaces / Disabled bays / Distance from office / Price per hourEllison Place / NE1 8ST / 119 / 7 / 20 metres / £1.40
Ellison Place East / NE1 8XS / 0 / 5 / 10 metres / N/A
Saville Place / NE1 8DQ / 42 / 3 / 50 metres / £1.30
Grainger Town* / NE1 4DP / 401 / 9 / 1.6km (1 mile) / £0.80 or £5 all day
* For walking directions to the office please see walking section.
More information can be found from the Newcastle City Council website:
Drop off point
There is space to set down passengers outside the front of MEA House. However, the spaces are for disabled users only so waiting is not permitted.
Google street-view of MEA House approach