Location and Directions

Factory 02: Newcastle Upon Tyne

24 March 2010
9.00am - 5.00pm

Stephenson Works
20 South Street
Forth Banks
Newcastle Upon Tyne

In 1823 George and Robert Stephenson, along with three partners, opened the world’s first purpose built locomotive works on Forth Banks, Newcastle Upon Tyne. Robert, at the age of 19, was the Managing Partner. The famous locomotives "Locomotion" and "Rocket" were built here.

Parts of Stephenson's original South Street Works have been restored and preserved. These are the former office block and the former boiler and plate shop, where Innovation Factory 2 will take place

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Travel

Road

Stephenson Works is situated off Forth Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

Parking: we are organising car parking nearby to this venue and will update shortly.

Alternative parking is available at Central Station and at Orchard Steet.

Public Transport

We encourage as many delegates as possible to use public transport. The venue is a short walk from Central Station (main line and metro station).