We are very excited for the CAN group visit to Gateshead’s Energy Centre and Solar Farm - the biggest Mine Heat scheme in the UK. Background available on our website blog, here. We're looking forward to a fascinating outing!

If you'd like to join us, please email contact@climateactionnewcastle.com to express interest as soon as possible, as places are limited.

DATE: Tuesday 30 April 2:30pm (up to 2 hours duration)

TIME: Meet at venue 2.25pm Gateshead Energy Company - Google Maps, or gather from 1.30 at Riga café (5 mins walk, towards River Tyne)

LOCATION: Quarryfield Rd, Gateshead NE8 3AT (between Gateshead College and Albany Rd roundabout).

To get there:

• Bus: Go North East 93/94 (Gateshead College stop, 10 mins walk)
• Metro: Gateshead Central (10 mins walk)
• Cycling: on East Gateshead cycleway
• Two public car parks next door

Accessibility:

• The tour consists of up to 30 minutes walking (sturdy shoes advisable)
• 3 flights of stairs (lift available)
• Accessible gender-neutral toilets onsite.
• Drinking tap water or hot water available for refill bottles or cups.