Life in the UK Test Centre: Newcastle
Address
PSI Newcastle
Arden House, 4th Floor,
Regent Centre,
Gosforth,
Newcastle,
NE3 3LU
The test area is on the fourth floor of Arden House, a well-signposted building located beside the 'Physiotherapy Matters' centre. This site offers disabled access and welcomes guide dogs for the visually impaired, making it suitable for those taking the Life in the UK Test.
Facilities
Wheelchair Access
Guide Dog Facility
Lifts
Directions
Car
The Life in the UK Test centre in Newcastle is located in Arden House, within the Regent Centre complex in the borough of Gosforth. The venue is about 5 km away from Newcastle city centre but offers excellent road connectivity via the A1 and A167.
Driving Directions
If coming from the A1, exit onto the A1056 heading east, then join the A167, following signs for Gosforth.
From the A167, continue until you reach the Regent Centre complex.
Parking Options
Regent Centre Metro Car Park: 3-minute walk from the test centre. £1.20 fixed rate between 7.00am-5.00pm, free after 5.00pm. Disabled spaces are available.
Salters Road Car Park: About 800m away, £0.30 per hour, max stay of 3 hours. Disabled parking is available.
To pay by phone for both car parks, use the PayByPhone service. Location IDs are 805546 for Regent Centre and 805441 for Salters Road.
Alternative parking options can be found here.
Bus
Although the venue is outside the city centre, multiple bus routes can take you close to the test centre.
Bus Routes
31: Drops you off at Ivy Road, an 800m walk from the venue.
44: Stops at the Regent Centre, adjacent to the car park.
553: Terminates at the Regent Centre.
X10: Variety of 'X' services pass through Regent Centre.
For more options, please refer to the Moovit page.
Train
The nearest Metro station is the Regent Centre, accessible via the green line from South Hylton to Newcastle Airport.
Metro Address:
Great North Road,
West Gosforth,
Newcastle-upon-Tyne,
NE3 3PF
Newcastle Central Station is more than 5km away, making it impractical to walk from there to the test venue. However, bus service 31 can be taken from nearby Clayton Street West to Ivy Road.
Central Station Address
Neville Street,
Newcastle-upon-Tyne,
Tyne & Wear,
NE1 5DL
Test Centre Details
Upon reaching the Regent Centre, walk along Regent Farm Road, turn right at the roundabout, and continue into the complex to reach Arden House.
By adhering to these guidelines, you'll find your journey to the Newcastle test centre straightforward, irrespective of your mode of transport. Good luck on your test!