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About The Gate - Newcastle
The Gate in Newcastle upon Tyne is a mixed-use leisure complex on Newgate Street, home to Cineworld Newcastle with 16 screens and a range of dining and entertainment options. This page provides a practical overview to help you plan your visit, including parking, transport, and nearby hotels and restaurants. Whether you’re catching a movie, trying your luck at the casino, or enjoying a meal, we’ve got you covered with easy, no-fuss planning.
Insider tip: secure your seats in advance for popular films, and check the latest listings for Cineworld Newcastle. The Gate sits on a site with a rich history, previously hosting the Mayfair Ballroom, which welcomed legendary acts before its 1999 demolition. Today, The Gate combines cinema, dining, and entertainment in one convenient location with direct access from The Gate Car Park and proximity to central Newcastle transport hubs.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Location: The Gate, Newgate Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5TG; the connected car park uses postcode NE1 4XQ.
- Venue type: Mixed-use leisure complex (cinema, casino, dining and entertainment) with multiple venues inside.
- Capacity: Cineworld Newcastle within The Gate has 16 screens; total cinema seating around 2,500+ (varies by screen; largest screen ~394-396 seats).
- Parking: The Gate Car Park (on Stowell Street) offers 250 spaces, open 24/7, cashless, with height limit 2.10 m; rates start at £3 for 0-2 hours.
- Transit: Nearest Metro stations are St James’ Park and Haymarket; walkable from Eldon Square/Monument area; Car Park provides direct access.
- Nearby hotels: Premier Inn Newcastle City Centre The Gate (95 Newgate Street) within walking distance; other options nearby.
- Notable history: The Gate was built on the site of the former Mayfair Ballroom, which was demolished in 1999; the Mayfair hosted acts like Led Zeppelin, Queen, AC/DC, and many others before its demolition.
- Renaming/demolitions: The Gate is the current complex name; the on-site cinema has changed hands/brands over time (Empire/Odeon to Cineworld).