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Neville Hall, Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1SE.
WELCOME TO
THE COMMON ROOM
Grade II* listed heritage venue, charity and archive.
Library and Archive
Collections
Explore our archive documenting centuries of mining and industry in the North East and beyond. Search our digitised collections and view highlights on our new interactive map.
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What is The Common Room?
A historic home to the north easts engineering heritage, and a vibrant venue for events, culture and community. Home to the North of England Institute of Mining and Mechanical Engineers since 1872.

Located in the restored Neville Hall in Newcastle, The Common Room preserves the regions industrial legacy while hosting conferences, weddings, gigs and public events.
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Our Heritage
Our Mission
The Common Room is a charity dedicated to sharing the North East’s engineering heritage. Through our historic building , archives and public programme, we connect the region’s industrial past with it’s future.

Income from venue hire, events and our café bar helps support The Common Room’s charitable work and heritage archive and collection.
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Visit The Common Room
A place for ideas, events and community:
Venue Hire
Host an event - conferences, meetings, and private hire in a unique heritage setting.
Weddings
Celebrate in one of Newcastle’s most distinctive historic venues.
What’s On
Talks, gigs, exhibitions and public events
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Coffee, drinks and light bites in the heart of Newcastle
How to Find Us
We are located two minutes from Newcastle Central Station.
Neville Hall,
Westgate Road,
Newcastle upon Tyne,
NE1 1SE
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Featured event
May 9 @ 6:00 pm
The Late Shows 2026: Beneath the Surface
We are thrilled to once again to be part of the The Late Shows. For 2026, step inside our spectacular heritage building...
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What's On
See what is going on at The Common Room. We host a diverse range of events - from gigs and lectures to theatre and specialist meetups. Plus, our free monthly General Admission Day is a perfect way to get to know us and what we are all about.
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Weddings at The Common Room
Celebrate your wedding in a breathtaking historic setting.

Wood Halls dramatic architecture creates an unforgettable backdrop for ceremonies and receptions.
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