The Assembly Rooms

Name: The Assembly Rooms
Address: Fenkle Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5XU, GB

Newcastle upon Tyne

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WHERE

Newcastle upon Tyne

What it’s like

Puppet shows and Dickens-inspired theatre in the city centre, with step-free access throughout.

Puppets take the stage here, with The Puppet Folk Experience putting their own spin on The Muppet Christmas Carol. There's straight theatre too, including Dickens adaptations, so it's worth a look if you fancy something a bit more traditional than the usual puppet fare.

Being in the city centre means you're not stuck for food afterwards. Restaurants and cafés are all within a short walk. It's five minutes from Newcastle Central Station and close to the main bus routes, which makes it an easy one if you're coming in without a car.

If you are driving, there are several public car parks nearby, though the venue itself flags that busy periods mean you should build in extra time to park. Nobody wants to be sprinting in as the lights go down.

Access has clearly been thought about properly. There's step-free access via a wheelchair lift, every public doorway is wheelchair-compliant, and there's an accessible toilet on site. Companion tickets are available too, which is the kind of detail that makes a real difference if you're planning around a wheelchair user.

Facilities

Accessible toilet

Step-free access

Wheelchair accessible

Need to know

Parking: Several public car parks within a short walk
Food: Newcastle city centre offers a wide range of restaurants and cafés within a short walk
Wheelchairs: Step-free access via wheelchair lift to publicly accessible areas
Getting there by bus or train: 5 minutes walk from Newcastle Central Station

Companion tickets are available for wheelchair users
Build in extra time to park when it's busy
City centre location means food options are all around, not on site

Plan your visit

What kind of shows are on for kids?

Puppet theatre is the main draw, including The Puppet Folk Experience doing their take on The Muppet Christmas Carol. There are also theatre performances with Dickens adaptations.

Is there parking nearby?

Several public car parks are within a short walk. Give yourself extra time during busy periods as they fill up.

How do we get there without a car?

It's five minutes on foot from Newcastle Central Station and close to the main bus routes.

Is it accessible for wheelchairs?

Yes, there's step-free access via a wheelchair lift, wheelchair-compliant doorways throughout, and an accessible toilet on site. Companion tickets are available.