Walk, Wheel and Talk: Help improve routes in Newcastle city centre

Join Ryder Architecture and Newcastle City Council for a community engagement event exploring how people travel between Newcastle city centre and the quayside.

We want to hear from people who use this route regularly, occasionally, or have never used it before. Together, we'll explore what works well, what doesn't, and what could make the journey feel safer, more welcoming, and easier to use for everyone.

Your experiences and ideas will help shape future improvements to this important city connection.

The route will begin at the Blue Carpet, outside of the Laing Gallery, and finish on the quayside outside of Newcastle Law Courts, via Manors and Pandon Bank.

What to expect

Each session includes:

• A guided Walk, Wheel and Talk along the route (approximately 90 minutes)
• Regular stops to discuss experiences and observations
• A relaxed and creative workshop at Ryder's Cooper's Studios (approximately 90 minutes) with light refreshments

Participants who complete the workshop will receive a thank you voucher for their time.

Choose your session

Sunday 4 October, 10:00 - 13:00
Open to All Walk, Wheel and Talk
Open to everyone. Share your experiences, ideas and suggestions for improving the route between the city centre and the Quayside.

Sunday 4 October, 14:00 - 17:00
Women and Girls Walk, Wheel and Talk
A dedicated session focusing on safety, accessibility and the barriers women and girls may experience when travelling through the city.

Accessibility
Both walks will include alternative accessible routes that avoid stairs and steep slopes.

If you require step free access or have any accessibility requirements, please let us know when booking and we will do our best to support your participation.

Book your place
Register for your free, preferred session through Eventbrite and we'll be in touch with further event information closer to the date.

Come along, share your views, and help shape a safer, more welcoming route for everyone.