Newcastle Blood Donor Centre
You can donate blood and platelets at our donor centre in Newcastle. If you need to speak to us, please call our donor helpline on 0300 123 23 23.
Donor centre address
Holland Drive
Newcastle
NE2 4NQ
Where to park
There is free parking for donors outside the donor centre.
Accessibility
The building is fully wheelchair accessible with street level access on the ground floor.
An accessible toilet is available on-site.
For more information, see blood donors and disability.
Free Wi-Fi
Refreshments
Accessible toilet
Free parking
Travelling to the donor centre
You can find the donor centre on Barrack Road, slightly north of St James' Park.
If you are travelling by:
- bus: the nearest bus stop is Barrack Road, about a 2 minute walk away.
- train: Newcastle station is about 30 minute walk or 20 minute bus ride.
- Metro: St James' and Monument stations are a short bus ride away.
- bicycle: there is a bike rack you can use outside the donor centre.
- car: there is free parking for donors at the donor centre.
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Opening hours
The donor centre is open on weekdays, evenings and weekends, as follows:
- Monday - 11:50am - 7:25pm
- Tuesday - 11:50am - 7:25pm
- Wednesday -9:50am - 5:15pm
- Thursday - 8:20am - 3:50pm
- Friday - 8:20am - 3:50pm
- Saturday - closed
- Sunday - 8:20am - 3:50pm
Please note, these hours may be different on bank holidays.
Find out more about blood and book an appointment
If you are new to blood donation, find out more about giving blood for the first time.