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The Nanomed conference is being held at the Civic Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne. The conference will be held in the Council Chamber with additional exhibition and poster space. HOW TO GET THERE Click here for the map.
	NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE Newcastle upon Tyne - a vibrant mix of the contemporary, cultural, stylish and historic and famed across the world for its captivating welcome.
So much to see and do in and around Newcastle...from the iconic Gateshead Millennium Bridge, The Sage Gateshead and BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art on the Quayside to the breathtaking, classical architecture of Newcastle’s historic heart, Grainger Town.

Not to mention the many exciting art galleries and museums, medieval castle and city walls, the sensational shops and restaurants, groundbreaking theatre, music, dance, world-class cultural events, great accommodation and much, much more.
Newcastle offers a unique and memorable city break experience you’ll want to revisit again and again
Take a stroll along the river Tyne, past the world-famous bridges. On Newcastle Quayside, pavements throng with people enjoying the best of café culture. Gateshaead Quays boast two stunning architectural icons: BALTIC The Centre for Contemporary Art and The Sage Gateshead, an international venue for all kinds of music.

Take a stroll along the river Tyne, past the world-famous bridges. On Newcastle Quayside, pavements throng with people enjoying the best of café culture. Gateshaead Quays boast two stunning architectural icons: BALTIC The Centre for Contemporary Art and The Sage Gateshead, an international venue for all kinds of music.

Refresh over a meal or drink amidst one of the fastest-growing and brightest restaurant and café-bar scenes in Britain. Cool cocktails, hand pulled ales, frothy cappuccinos are around every corner. Relax in one of the Quayside cafés - with papers to browse, and occasional live jazz - or admire the splendid architecture at one of the lounge bars in newly restored buildings in Grainger Town, the historic heart of the city.

Newcastle is renowned for its exceptional shopping. The MetroCentre, in Gateshead, has just undergone a major extension reclaiming its crown as the biggest shopping centre in Europe. Both the MetroCentre in Gateshead and Eldon Square in Newcastle each offer a great selection of mainstream shops and designer labels.
More designer stores and a range of stylish boutiques can be found in Eldon Garden and Grainger Town.