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Gateshead International Stadium
Gateshead International Stadium is a multi-use sports stadium in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear. The stadium is primarily set up for athletics, with a running track, but it is home to Gateshead Thunder rugby league club and Gateshead F.C. soccer club. It has also held a number of international rugby league matches. The stadium is also known by the name 'Thunderdome' when used by Gateshead Thunder.
The stadium has a capacity of 11,800, all seated. Most of the seating is not undercover, though the Tyne and Wear County Stand is covered, and holds 3,300 people. This is the only stand used for most rugby and football matches.
The stadium has a capacity of 11,800, all seated. Most of the seating is not undercover, though the Tyne and Wear County Stand is covered, and holds 3,300 people. This is the only stand used for most rugby and football matches.
Gateshead International Stadium
Gateshead Thunder
Gateshead International Stadium
Neilson Road
Gateshead
NE10 OEF
Gateshead Thunder
Gateshead International Stadium
Neilson Road
Gateshead
NE10 OEF
(0191) 4335701
0191 433 5706
Hot and cold food can be purchased on the concourse of the Tyne & Wear stand. Only players, officials and corporate guests may use the Lounge Bar.
Alcoholic beverages can be purchased on the concourse of the Tyne & Wear stand. Only players, officials and corporate guests may use the Lounge Bar.
Parking is available near the stadium, which is served by an excellent road network and is easily reached from all main routes into the area.
Wheelchair access can be arranged, with spectators in wheelchairs able to watch from a position alongside the running track. Wheelchair occupants may enter for free and each may bring one guest at a concessionary price - further guests must pay full price. The club asks that spectators in wheelchairs contact them in advance to give them an idea of numbers and hence allow them to cater properly for wheelchair users.
From the south on the A1/A1(M)
Follow A1(M) to Washington Service Area where it reaches the junction with the A194(M). Take right hand lanes to join A194(M) (signposted Tyne Tunnel, South Shields). At the motorway terminal roundabout (A184) leave Motorway and take 1st exit (signposted Gateshead, Newcastle) to join A184. At Heworth Metro Station roundabout (Junction with A185/B1426) take 2nd exit (straight on). In 1 1/4 miles you will see Gateshead International Stadium on your right.
Tyne and Wear Metro
For those travelling to the ground on public transport, the stadium has it's own station on the Tyne and Wear Metro system only 5 minutes walk away. Services are frequent and the ground is well signposted when you arrive.
Directions page
Follow A1(M) to Washington Service Area where it reaches the junction with the A194(M). Take right hand lanes to join A194(M) (signposted Tyne Tunnel, South Shields). At the motorway terminal roundabout (A184) leave Motorway and take 1st exit (signposted Gateshead, Newcastle) to join A184. At Heworth Metro Station roundabout (Junction with A185/B1426) take 2nd exit (straight on). In 1 1/4 miles you will see Gateshead International Stadium on your right.
Tyne and Wear Metro
For those travelling to the ground on public transport, the stadium has it's own station on the Tyne and Wear Metro system only 5 minutes walk away. Services are frequent and the ground is well signposted when you arrive.
Directions page
Tyne and Wear Metro - For those travelling to the ground on public transport, the stadium has it's own station on the Tyne and Wear Metro system only 5 minutes walk away. Services are frequent and the ground is well signposted when you arrive.
11,800